Leona Lewis-take A Bow W May 2026

Co-written and co-produced by , "Take a Bow" was designed to be "edgy" to avoid being predictable.

The title itself is an ironic idiom ; while typically used to accept praise, Lewis uses it to mock a partner who "played the part" of a lover while only offering "pretend". Leona Lewis-Take a Bow w

It is categorized as a Contemporary R&B and urban song , featuring an "Ebb and Flo" groove. Co-written and co-produced by , "Take a Bow"

The lyrics move from the mourning of "faded flowers" and old letters to an empowering declaration of independence. Co-written and co-produced by

Critics often compared its production style to Justin Timberlake’s "Cry Me a River," noting its departure from the "glassy gauze" of her other hits like "Bleeding Love". Live Legacy