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The song reached number one in Slovakia, number five in Ireland, and the top ten in both Italy and Sweden.

Lewis promoted the single through various television appearances, including The National Lottery Live and GMTV in the UK, and Idol in Sweden. It remained a staple in her live repertoire, featuring in the setlists for her major concert tours, The Labyrinth (2010) and Glassheart (2013).

Watch the official music video for 'Forgive Me' to see the Broadway-inspired choreography and the appearance by the JabbaWockeeZ dance crew: Leona Lewis - Forgive Me (UK Version - Official Video) leonalewisVEVO YouTube• Oct 3, 2009 Leona Lewis Forgive Me

It is written in A minor with a tempo of 120 beats per minute.

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

"Forgive Me" was a significant hit across Europe and Oceania:

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 Watch the official music video for 'Forgive Me'

The lyrics describe a protagonist in a one-sided relationship who leaves her partner, finds someone new who truly loves her, and then asks her former partner for "forgiveness" for moving on. Commercial Performance