My Shadow (song)

"My Shadow"
Song by Jessie J
from the album Who You Are
A-side"Domino"
Recorded2011
GenrePop, R&B
Length3:29
LabelLava
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

"My Shadow" is a song by English singer-songwriter Jessie J, from the platinum edition of 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.[citation needed]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[1]

Charts

Chart (2011) Peak
position
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)[4] 188

References

  1. ^ a b Cornish, Jessica (2011). Who You Are (CD liner notes). Jessie J. Lava Records. p. 4.
  2. ^ a b "New Music: Jessie J – "My Shadow"". Pop Addicts. 10 November 2011. Archived from the original on 14 April 2012.
  3. ^ "Academy birmingham england".
  4. ^ a b c "CHART LOG UK: NEW ENTRIES UPDATE". Zobbel. 26 November 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
  5. ^ "My Shadow". Rovi Corporation. Allmusic. 26 November 2011.
  6. ^ "jessie j my shadow". Idolator. 10 November 2011.
  7. ^ Sciarretto, Amy (23 November 2011). "Jessie J new tracks". Pop Crush.