I Got You

Leona Lewis

About I Got You

"I Got You" is a song performed by British singer and songwriter Leona Lewis. It was released as the second single from her second studio album, Echo (2009). It was written by Arnthor Birgisson, Max Martin and Savan Kotecha, with production helmed by Birgisson. It was recorded by Birgisson at Westlake Recording Studios, Los Angeles, California and The Vault, Stockholm, Sweden, who was assisted by Lewis on the song's vocal production. It was released to United States contemporary hit radio on 8 December 2009, and throughout Europe to download digitally on 19 February 2010. "I Got You" is a pop and R&B ballad, and instrumentation consists of guitars and synthesizers. The song garnered mixed reviews from music critics. Peter Robinson for The Guardian wrote that "'I Got You' is an impressive distant relative of 'Bleeding Love'". Other critics praised Lewis' vocal performance and likened it to the structure of her cover of Snow Patrol's "Run". Despite this, some critics criticised the song for not being memorable. "I Got You" was a mediocre success. It achieved a peak position of number three on the UK R&B Chart, number 14 on the UK Singles Chart, and peaked inside the top 50 singles Austria, Belgium, Germany and New Zealand. 


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A place to crash
I got you
No need to ask
I got you
Just get on the phone
I got you
Come and pick you up
If I have to

What sweet about it
Cause we're right at the end
Mad about it
Just figure it out in my head
I'm proud to say
I got you

Go ahead and say goodbye
I'll be alright
Go ahead and make me cry
I'll be alright
And when you need?
To write to
For better or worse
I got you
I got you

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Leona Lewis

Leona Louise Lewis (born 3 April 1985) is a British singer and songwriter. She first came to prominence after winning the third series of The X Factor in 2006. A multi-platinum selling artist and three-time Grammy Award nominee, Lewis's most successful single, "Bleeding Love", reached number one in over 30 countries around the world, and was the best-selling single worldwide in 2008. She was proclaimed 'Top New Artist' by Billboard magazine in 2008. Her two albums Spirit and Echo, released in 2007 and 2009 respectively, have collectively sold in excess of 10 million copies worldwide and topped the charts in numerous countries. Lewis's debut tour, The Labyrinth, took place in 2010. As of December 2011, Lewis has sold over 20 million records worldwide. Her thir… more »

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15 facts about this song

Release Information
"I Got You" is a single by British singer-songwriter Leona Lewis from her second studio album, 'Echo.'
Songwriters
The song was written by a team of songwriters including Arnthor Birgisson, Max Martin, and Savan Kotecha.
Production
"I Got You" was produced by Arnthor Birgisson, who is known for his work with artists like Britney Spears and Janet Jackson.
Release Date
The song was released as a single in the United Kingdom on 21st February 2010.
Chart Performance
It peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart and reached the top 40 in Austria, Germany and Ireland.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Dave Meyers and shot in Los Angeles.
Radio Premiere
"I Got You" made its radio debut on BBC Radio 1's The Chris Moyles Show on 25th January 2010.
Genre
The song is categorized as a pop ballad with a running time of approximately 3 minutes and 46 seconds.
Featured Instruments
The song includes a prominent use of guitars and drums, creating an upbeat pop-rock sound.
Critical Reception
The song received mixed to positive reviews from music critics. Many praised Lewis's vocal performance, while others critiqued it for lacking originality.
Live Performance
Leona Lewis performed "I Got You" live for the first time on the UK television show Dancing on Ice.
Digital Sales
"I Got You" sold over 90,000 digital copies in the UK.
Album Success
"I Got You" contributed to the overall success of the 'Echo' album, which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics convey a message of providing emotional support and assurance during trying times, featuring lines like "When you need to smile/ But you can't afford it/ Go on point it out/ I'm gonna steal it."
Song Interpretation
The song is often interpreted as a reassurance of solidarity in the face of heartbreak or loss. It expresses the idea that no matter what happens, the singer will always be there to support the person they're singing to.

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