My Shadow (song)
Song by Jessie J
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"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]
| "My Shadow" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Jessie J | |
| from the album Who You Are | |
| A-side | "Domino" |
| Recorded | 2011 |
| Studio | Grove Studios (London)[1] |
| Genre | Pop, R&B |
| Length | 3:29 |
| Label | Lava |
| Songwriters | Jessica Cornish, George Astasio, Jason Pebworth, Jon Shave, Carl Haley, Greg Haley, Rafael Haley, Charlie Platt |
| Producers | The Invisible Men, The Fives |
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
- 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 |