Forgive Me (Leona Lewis song)

Infobox Single
Name = Forgive Me


Artist = Leona Lewis
Album = Spirit
B-side = "Myself"
Released = flagicon|AUS July 26, 2008
flagicon|EU October 7, 2008 (Radio) [See talk page]
flagicon|UK November 3, 2008
Format = CD single, digital download
Recorded = 2008
Genre = Dance-pop, R&B
Length = 3:41 (Album Version)
3:23 (Video/Single Mix)
Label = Syco, J, Sony BMG
Writer = Aliaune "Akon" Thiam,Amber Rives , Claude Kelly, Giorgio Tuinfort
Producer = Akon
Certification =
Last single = "Better in Time"/"Footprints in the Sand"
(2008)
This single = "'Forgive Me"
(2008)
Next single =
Misc = "Forgive Me" is a song written by Aliaune "Akon" Thiam, Amber Rives, Claude Kelly and Giorgio Tuinfort and produced by Akon for the U.S. version of British singer Leona Lewis's debut album "Spirit". The single is due to be released in the United Kingdom on November 3 2008 and will appear on "", which is released November 17 2008. cite web|url=http://www.leonalewismusic.co.uk/index.php/news/entry/release_date_changes/|title=Release dates|publisher=LeonaLewisMusic.co.uk|accessdate=2008-10-03]

ong Structure

and is set in common time. The album version runs for three minutes and forty-one seconds, while the single mix runs for three minutes and twenty-three seconds. Lewis performs her highest pitch (E5) during the bridge, and her lowest pitch (A3) during each verse. Fact

The song refers to a protagonist in a one-sided relationship who leaves her boyfriend and eventually finds someone to reciprocate her love. Though she has found love from someone else, she defends herself and asks her ex for forgiveness.

Reception

The first review of single from the BBC stated that "Forgive Me" is a "really funky pop song which is guaranteed to get people up on their feet". [cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_7630000/newsid_7634400/7634409.stm|title=Single review: Leona Lewis - Forgive Me
publisher=BBC|accessdate=2008-10-03]

Music Video

The music video for the song, directed by Wayne Isham, was released in September 2008. The video was inspired by the Hollywood musicals West Side Story, Cabaret, Singin' in the Rain and Carousel. The JabbaWockeeZ dance crew also make appearances in the video.

Release history

It has so far not been given an official United States release date.

Charts

References