I Bruise Easily
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| Single by Natasha Bedingfield from the album Unwritten |
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| B-side | "Ain't Nobody" "You Look Good On Me" |
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| Released | April 4, 2005 (UK) May 30, 2005 |
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| Format | CD single, digital download | ||||
| Genre | Pop | ||||
| Length | 4:13 | ||||
| Label | Sony BMG | ||||
| Writer(s) | Natasha Bedingfield, Andrew Frampton, Wayne Wilkins, Paul Herman | ||||
| Producer | Frampton, Wilkins | ||||
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"I Bruise Easily" is a pop song written by Natasha Bedingfield, Andrew Frampton, Wayne Wilkins and Paul Herman for Bedingfield's debut album Unwritten (2004). In the song, Bedingfield describes how relationships affect people, even when they have come to an end. The track was released as the album's fourth single in 2005 to positive reviews from music critics. While "I Bruise Easily" failed to match the success of its predecessor "Unwritten", it reached the top twenty in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
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[edit] Background and writing
Bedingfield began recording her debut album in mid-2003, following the signing of a recording contract with Sony BMG earlier that year.[1] While collaborating with Andrew Frampton, Wayne Wilkins and Paul Hermam in London, England, they composed "I Bruise Easily", which was inspired by a relationship Bedingfield had recently ended.[2] While recording she had found in easier to compose songs that were melancholic rather than songs that were upbeat.[2] According to Bedingfield, the song is actually a love song because "it's talking about vulnerability and the fact that the more you love someone, the more you have to open your heart" which means that "you could get hurt".[2]
The international CD single featured two B-sides. The track "Ain't Nobody", featuring guest vocals by Bedingfield's brother Daniel and recorded live at the BRIT Awards, is a cover version of the Chaka Khan and Rufus 1983 single. The song "You Look Good On Me" is an original Bedingfield composition.
[edit] Critical reception
The song was generally well-received by contemporary pop music critics. Johnny Loftus of All Music Guide called the song "epically romantic" and a "standout" from Unwritten.[3] PopMatters stated that the song was a "worthy slow-burner highlighted by Natasha's soul-baring lyrics",[4] and RTE Entertainment commented that the "soulful ballad" was "both impressive and broadranging."[5] Andy Gill of The Independent gave it a very strong review, stating that the song contained some of the album's strongest lyrics that "deals sharply with the difficulties of finding Mr Right".[6]
[edit] Music video
The music video was directed by Matthew Rolston and premiered on February 28, 2005.[7] The video begins with Bedingfield entering an elevator dressed as a geisha. She then exits the elevator and wanders down a long hall looking for her hotel room. Sitting in front of a mirror, Bedingfield slowly removes her wig and makeup, revealing the pain she had been hiding. Scenes of Bedingfield singing on her bed and in a dark room are intercut throughout the video.
Bedingfield dressed as a geisha in the music video to represent how the feelings of pain and sadness are often not shown to others when a relationship ends. Out in public Bedingfield's character covers her feelings up with makeup, but alone she removes it, exposing how she truly feels inside. The complete version of "I Bruise Easily" featured in the music video has been released commercially through CD singles and digital downloads.
[edit] Chart performance
"I Bruise Easily" was released as the fourth major single-release from Unwritten. Because it was released as the fourth single, success was very limited since many consumers had already purchased the album, which at the time had been certified triple platinum in the United Kingdom.[8] It debuted on the UK Singles Chart on April 11, 2005 at number twelve.[9] It peaked at number twelve and remained on the chart for a total of seven weeks.[10]
"I Bruise Easily" failed to make an impact in Europe. It peaked outside the top forty in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.[10] In South Africa, the song peaked at number one on August 13, 2005 and remained on the singles chart for fourteen weeks.[11] The song proved popular on radio stations worldwide, reaching number six on the World Chart Show airplay chart.[11]
[edit] Formats and track listings
These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "I Bruise Easily".
UK CD single
(82876681532; Released April 4, 2005)
- "I Bruise Easily" (Single version)
- "Ain't Nobody featuring Daniel Bedingfield
- "You Look Good On Me"
- "I Bruise Easily" music video
International Maxi CD single
(Released May 30, 2005)
- "I Bruise Easily" (Single version)
- "Ain't Nobody featuring Daniel Bedingfield
- "You Look Good On Me"
- "I Bruise Easily" (Album version)
- "I Bruise Easily" music video
This was the first Bedingfield single to be released on only one CD format in the United Kingdom
[edit] Charts
| Chart (2005)[10][11] | Peak position |
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| Austrian Singles Chart | 46 |
| Dutch Top 40 | 13 |
| German Singles Chart | 46 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 17 |
| South African Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 52 |
| UK Singles Chart | 12 |
[edit] Notes
- ^ Artist Biography. VH1. Retrieved May 3, 2007.
- ^ a b c Jay S. Jacobs. "Where Her Book Begins". popentertainment.com. Retrieved May 26, 2007.
- ^ Johnny Loftus. "Unwritten" Album Review. All Music Guide. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
- ^ "Unwritten" Album Review. PopMatters. September 15, 2005. Retrieved April 30, 2007.
- ^ "Unwritten" Album Review. Radio Telefís Éireann. September 21, 2004. Retrieved April 30, 2007.
- ^ Andy Gill. "Unwritten" Album Review. The Independent. September 3, 2004. Retrieved April 30, 2007.
- ^ Music Video Information. mvdbase.com. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
- ^ British Certified Awards. The BPI. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
- ^ UK Singles Chart (April 11, 2005). Music Square. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
- ^ a b c World Chart Positions. Music Square. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
- ^ a b c Chart Data. mariah-charts.com. Retrieved May 27, 2007.
[edit] External links
- natashabedingfield.com — official website
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