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.

The video's dream-like sequences were inspired by iconic Broadway and Hollywood musicals, including West Side Story , Singin' in the Rain , The Rocky Horror Show , and Carousel . Leona Lewis Forgive Me

Directed by , the music video was filmed in May 2008 and is notable for its vibrant, theatrical style. The song was written by , Giorgio Tuinfort