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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. The song is a mid-tempo where Jessie compares her lover to her shadow, in which they'll always be around. "My Shadow" was included on the set list of the Heartbeat Tour. The song has so far peaked at number 188 in UK Singles Chart.

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.

"My Shadow" is a down tempo ballad, where Jessie compares her lover to her shadow, in which they'll always be around. 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". 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.

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.

Live performances

The song was included on the set list of the Heartbeat Tour.

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.

Charts

References

1. ^ Cornish, Jessica (2011). Who You Are (CD liner notes). Jessie J. Lava Records. p. 4.
2. ^ "New Music: Jessie J – "My Shadow"". Pop Addicts. 10 November 2011. Archived from the original on 14 April 2012.
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4. ^ "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.

• 2011 songs
• Jessie J songs
• Pop ballads
• Songs written by Jessie J
• Songs written by Jason Pebworth
• Songs written by George Astasio
• Songs written by Jon Shave