The reflective lyrics of Sade’s latest song “Young Lion,” her first in six years, consider feelings of lingering regret and sorrow. The musician’s son, Izaac Adu, serves as the subject of the record as she acknowledges her stumble in understanding during the early stages of his gender transition. After allowing it to live on its own for a few weeks, Sade has added another tender layer to the record through the use of old home footage that appear in its accompanying music video.

The opening shot of the video features a long,...