The song reached number one in Slovakia, number five in Ireland, and the top ten in both Italy and Sweden.
It debuted and peaked at number five, becoming her fourth top-ten single in the UK. It was eventually certified silver for sales of 200,000 copies. Leona Lewis Forgive Me
The song was written by , Giorgio Tuinfort , and Aliaune "Akon" Thiam , with the latter also handling production. Lewis chose to work with Akon specifically to experiment with a more "different" and upbeat musical genre. The song reached number one in Slovakia, number
is an upbeat, funky pop and dance-influenced song by British singer Leona Lewis. Released on November 3, 2008, it served as the fourth single from her record-breaking debut album, Spirit . The track marked a departure from the power ballads that first defined her career, showcasing a contemporary R&B sound. Background and Composition The song was written by , Giorgio Tuinfort
Lewis displays her range by hitting her highest falsetto pitch (G5) during the final chorus and her lowest pitch (A3) during the verses. Critics often compared her vocal delivery on the track to Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.