Long Way Down is a song by American R&B singer

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from her fourth studio album ''

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''. This single was produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League.

Song information

This song is about being in a relationship with someone sent from Heaven, very much related to her relationship with then fiancé,

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. Therefore, she says it's a Long Way Down falling from Heaven. She also states the disadvantages of her previous relationship and saying that's not what she wants anymore. It is believed to be written after she met her fiancée.

Music video

The video was directed by

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in Los Angeles and features

opposite Cole. Cole premiered the video for this song at

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along with "

I Ain't Thru "I Ain't Thru" is a song by American singer Keyshia Cole. It features Nicki Minaj rapping the second verse of the song. Written by Cole, Minaj and Russell Gonzalez, the up-tempo hip hop/ R&B song is the lead single taken from Cole's fourth studio ...

" with Nicki Minaj on November 29, 2010.

Chart performance

Although not officially released as a commercial single, "Long Way Down" made its way on the Billboard US ''

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'' chart at number 91.

References

{{authority control Keyshia Cole songs 2010 songs Geffen Records singles Songs written by Keyshia Cole 2010 singles Music videos directed by Benny Boom Song recordings produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League Songs written by Erik Ortiz Songs written by Kevin Crowe