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I Will Be

Leona Lewis · 2009

3 min · 1 track · pop music

Anthemic pop balladry infused with heartfelt vulnerability and soaring vocal performances that showcase Leona Lewis's emotive range.

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    I Will Be — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of resilience and hope, featuring an emotional delivery that highlights Lewis's vocal prowess and establishes her identity as an artist.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

52 /100
Foothills
Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The song effectively combines emotional depth with strong vocal performance, typical of its genre but still memorable.

What we noticed

  • The song features a gradual build-up, starting with soft piano and vocals before transitioning into a powerful chorus with layered harmonies.
  • The structure follows a traditional pop ballad format, with verses leading into a pre-chorus that heightens emotional tension before the climactic chorus.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Will Be 3:59

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