It remains Lewis's most successful track, having been streamed over two billion times as of 2021.
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Filmed in Los Angeles, this version features Lewis in an apartment building, witnessing four different stories of couples in various stages of emotional distress.
The song is widely cited as a showcase for Lewis's extensive vocal range and power.
The track earned three Grammy Award nominations and won a World Music Award .
Jesse McCartney originally wrote and recorded the song for his own album, Departure , but his record label ultimately decided it wasn't a hit for him.
The lyrics describe a person who is "blinded by love" and continues to love their partner despite being emotionally hurt or warned by friends. The central metaphor of "bleeding love" represents this emotional vulnerability and the willingness to accept pain for the sake of the relationship.