Music and lyrics Spirit (Leona Lewis album)

commenting on album s lyrics, lewis said, [they] reflect things m passionate about. have able put myself in song ring true me. if doesn t ring true me, s not going believable else. lewis described album s style classic songs contemporary edge , containing r&b , fresh pop styles, ballads , soulful up-tempo numbers . has american style, electronic 1980s sounds; however, songs not beat-driven or following latest trends, songs can performed acoustically.

opening track bleeding love employs church organ audible throughout song until bridge. synthesized strings prominent throughout song, intermittently integrates wood block percussion throughout track. heavy, distorted marching band-like drum loop backs song. mccartney wrote song longtime girlfriend, , said: kept thinking being in love hurts. away girlfriend 4 months @ time , wanted [quit] , fly home. in love painful. bleeding, cut me open. song refers in relationship extremely blinded love. regardless of numerous warnings friends , fact emotionally hurt lover, continues love him , accepts pain. metaphorically, represented in cutting open ; however, can bleed love him. whatever takes described chipper slice of soul-pop, anchored surprisingly bone-shaking beat , followed homeless , moody piano-heavy trembler , haunting, blues-style ballad . yesterday has been described smoochy r&b slow jam . better in time pop , r&b song set in moderate tempo. lyrically song talks cannot forget ex-partner, , @ end protagonist knows better in time . take bow has been described starting ice-cool synth riff , having big, crunchy beats , powerhouse chorus . m features delicate harps, echoey vocals , skittering beats . footprints in sand , massive power ballad , incorporates elements of pop , r&b genres, , contains gospel production performed choir , features crashing drums . incorporates keyboard instruments, guitar, bass , includes choir performance tuff session singers. song standing , being there people need help. forgive me r&b, soul , dance-pop song written in minor. song refers protagonist in one-sided relationship leaves boyfriend , finds reciprocate love. though has found love else, defends herself , asks ex-boyfriend forgiveness.