My Shadow
| "My Shadow" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Song by Jessie J | ||||
| from the album Who You Are | ||||
| A-side | "Domino" | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Pop, R&B | |||
| Length | 3:29 | |||
| Label | Lava | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jessica Cornish, George Astasio, Jason Pebworth, Jon Shave, Carl Haley, Greg Haley, Rafael Haley, Charlie Platt | |||
| Producer(s) | The Invisible Men, The Fives | |||
| Who You Are track listing | ||||
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"My Shadow" is a song by British singer-songwriter Jessie J, from re-release her debut studio album Who You Are. Written by Jessica Cornish, The Invisible Men, The Fives and produced by same.[1] The song is a mid-tempo where Jessie compares her lover to her shadow, in which they’ll always be around.[2] "My Shadow" was included on the set list of the Heartbeat Tour.[3] The song has so far peaked at number 188 in UK Singles Chart.[4]
Background and composition
The song was written by Jessie J, The Invisible Men, The Fives and was produced by The Invisible Men with The Fives.[5]
"My Shadow" is a down tempo ballad, where Jessie compares her lover to her shadow, in which they’ll always be around.[2] She coos, “I don’t see the need to cry / ‘Cuz you’ll never leave my life.”
Reception
Critical response
"My Shadow" received generally mixed reviews from critics. The website Idolator, said: “My Shadow” sounds a bit too similar to Jordin Sparks' 2009 single “Battlefield”.[6] Amy Sciarretto from Pop Crush gave the song a review: ‘My Shadow’ is a bit of a romantic ode, where Jessie refers to her lover as a shadow who never leaves her side. She gets all breathy when singing about him.[7]
Chart performance
"My Shadow" charted at number 188 on the UK Singles Chart due to strong digital download sales upon the re-release of Who You Are in the United Kingdom in November 2011.[4]
Live performances
The song was included on the set list of the Heartbeat Tour, Jessie presented the song dressed in a hosiery catsuit.[8]
Credits and personnel
- Songwriting - Jessica Cornish, George Astasio, Jason Pebworth, Jon Shave, Carl Haley, Greg Haley, Rafael Haley, Charlie Platt
- Production - The Invisible Men, The Fives
- Vocals – Jessie J
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[1]
Charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)[4] | 188 |
References
- 1 2 Cornish, Jessica (2011). Who You Are (CD liner notes). Jessie J. Lava Records. p. 4.
- 1 2 "New Music: Jessie J – "My Shadow"". Pop Addicts. 10 November 2011.
- ↑ "Academy birmingham england".
- 1 2 3 "CHART LOG UK: NEW ENTRIES UPDATE". Zobbel. 2011-11-26. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
- ↑ "My Shadow". Rovi Corporation. Allmusic. 26 November 2011.
- ↑ "jessie j my shadow". Idolator. 10 November 2011.
- ↑ Sciarretto, Amy (23 Nov 2011). "Jessie J new tracks". Pop Crush.
- ↑ Dawson, Kim (19 October 2011). "JESSIE J’S JUMPIN’". Daily Star.