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.
A different official video was released for the American market, filmed in New York City. Lyrical Meaning leona_lewis_bleeding_love_official_video
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: Jesse McCartney originally wrote and recorded the song
Watch the official music video for Leona Lewis' signature hit: Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love (Official Video) leonalewisVEVO YouTube• Oct 3, 2009 Video Concepts There are two primary official versions
It remains Lewis's most successful track, having been streamed over two billion times as of 2021.
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.
The song was co-written and produced by Ryan Tedder (of OneRepublic) and Jesse McCartney .