Forgive Me
Leona Lewis
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There's a first time for everything It's definitely one of them nights I knew when I looked in his eyes That he was gonna be trouble for me I never wanted to lie I knew that my baby would cry If he knew what we were doing But if his love don't pass the test I gotta get it from somewhere else When I'm gone and I need a man Hope he understands Forgive me baby I gotta take a chance tonight So I'm gonna be myself and I Can't wait no more Sittin' all alone Man, I really hope Hope you forgive me Hey oh oh Hope you forgive me Hey oh oh Hope you forgive me Hey oh oh I can wait no more Man, I really hope Hope you forgive me Been a long time since I Did something good for myself (self) But why should I be put through hell? (hell) He's doing what he wanna do I finally found somebody else (else) Who really wants to make me feel Things that I've been missing so long And his love always passed the test (the test) It's a shame I had to look somewhere else When I'm gone and I need a man I just hope that he understands (Forgive me baby) I gotta take a chance tonight (Well I'm taking) So I'm gonna be myself And I Can't wait no more Sitting all alone Man, I really hope Hope you forgive me Hey oh oh Hope you forgive me Hey oh oh Hope you forgive me Hey oh oh I can wait no more Man, I really hope Hope you forgive me Hey Forgive me but I need to be loved too Forgive me but I can't wait around for you Forgive me if I found a man Who understands just what I need Oh Forgive me but I need to be loved too Forgive me if I can't wait around for you Forgive me if I found a man who understands Forgive me baby Well I gotta take a chance tonight So I'm gonna be myself and I Can't wait no more Sittin' all alone Man, I really hope Hope you forgive me Hey oh oh Hope you forgive me Hey oh oh Hope you forgive me Hey oh oh I can wait no more Man, I really hope Hope you forgive me Hey I gotta take a chance tonight So I'm gonna be myself and I Can't wait no more Sittin' all alone Man, I really hope Hope you forgive me Hey
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Written by: SALAAM REMI, RICHARD BUTLER, EVE JEFFERS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Song Information"Forgive Me" is a single by the British singer Leona Lewis from her album "Spirit."
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Release DateThe song was officially released on the 27th of October, 2008, in the United Kingdom.
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Songwriter & Producer"Forgive Me" was written by Aliaune "Akon" Thiam, Claude Kelly, and Giorgio Tuinfort. It was produced by Akon and Giorgio Tuinfort.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did well on the UK Singles Chart, reaching number 5, and it was a top 10 hit in other countries including Ireland and Italy.
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Tone and StyleThe song deviates from the ballads that Leona Lewis is best known for, showing off a more upbeat R&B sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Forgive Me" was directed by Wayne Isham, a renowned music video director who has worked with artists like Metallica, Michael Jackson, and Britney Spears, among others.
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Live PerformanceLeona Lewis performed "Forgive Me" live on The X Factor's fifth series in 2008, from which she emerged the winner in 2006.
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Backing VocalsAkon, who also co-wrote the song, performed backing vocals for "Forgive Me."
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Forgive Me" portray a woman who is leaving her lover because she has found someone who treats her better, and she is asking her former lover to forgive her.
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CertificationsThe song was certified Platinum in the UK, selling approximately 600,000 copies by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
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Remix VersionA remix of "Forgive Me" was created by the electronic music trio The Wideboys. They turned the originally R&B-pop styled track into a dance music hit.
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