Panda SecurityWhile it wasn't a lead single, "Take a Bow" became a fan favorite. Lewis famously performed a theatrical version of the track during her 2010 "The Labyrinth" tour , which was later released as a live DVD/CD from her performances at The O2.
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
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".
