The story behind the music video for the US version of " Bleeding Love " centers on the universal struggle of maintaining love in a world designed to pull people apart. Directed by Jessy Terrero , this version was filmed in New York City specifically to introduce Lewis to the American market with a more cinematic, narrative-driven aesthetic than the original UK version. A Tale of Four Couples
The video follows four different couples in a New York apartment building, each representing a different stage or obstacle of "bleeding" love. While Leona Lewis performs the song in the building's hallway and against the city skyline, the narrative vignettes unfold: leona_lewis_bleeding_love_us_version_official_v...
: One couple eventually finds their way back to each other, symbolizing the hope that love can "keep bleeding" despite the wounds. Contrast with the UK Version The story behind the music video for the