It remains Lewis's most successful track, having been streamed over two billion times as of 2021.
A different official video was released for the American market, filmed in New York City. Lyrical Meaning leona_lewis_bleeding_love_official_video
The song is widely cited as a showcase for Lewis's extensive vocal range and power. It remains Lewis's most successful track, having been
The song was co-written and produced by Ryan Tedder (of OneRepublic) and Jesse McCartney . The song was co-written and produced by Ryan
"Bleeding Love" is the breakout hit single by British singer , released in 2007 as the lead single from her debut album, Spirit . Following her victory on the third series of The X Factor UK , the song became a global phenomenon, reaching number one in 35 countries and becoming the best-selling single of 2008 worldwide. Production & Songwriting
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.
Ryan Tedder has noted that the song's production was influenced by Prince , specifically tracks like "When Doves Cry," evidenced by the use of organ chords and distorted drum sounds. Video Concepts There are two primary official versions of the music video: