Leona Lewis Forgive Me -

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

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. 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. is an upbeat, funky pop and dance-influenced song