"Forgive Me" was a significant hit across Europe and Oceania:
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 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 "Forgive Me" was a significant hit across Europe
It entered the charts at number fifty in late 2008 and re-entered the chart a year later in 2009. Music Video The track marked a departure from the power
It debuted and peaked at number five, becoming her fourth top-ten single in the UK. It was eventually certified silver for sales of 200,000 copies.
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.