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About I Want It That Way
"I Want It That Way" is a song by American boy band the Backstreet Boys. It was released on April 12, 1999, as the lead single from their third studio album, Millennium. It was written by Max Martin and Andreas Carlsson, while Martin and Kristian Lundin produced it. The pop ballad talks about a relationship strained by matters of emotional or physical distance. Critically, the song was met with positive reception, with many critics commending its catchiness, also calling it the pop ballad of the year. The song was nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Song and Record of the Year, and has been included in lists by Blender, MTV, Rolling Stone and VH1. "I Want It That Way" is considered their biggest signature song, and commercially it reached the number-one spot in more than 25 countries, including Austria, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. In the United States, the song peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for eight non-consecutive weeks, while it topped the Adult and Top 40 Mainstream charts.more »
- Year:
- 1999
- 3:33
- 27,260Views
- Playlists:
- #37
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Yeah-eh-heahYou are, my fireThe one, desireBelieve, when I sayI want it that wayBut we, are two worlds apartCan't reach to your heartWhen you sayThat I want it that wayTell me whyAin't nothin' but a heartacheTell me whyAin't nothin' but a mistakeTell me whyI never want to hear you sayI want it that wayAm I, your fire?Your one, desireYes I know, it's too lateBut I want it that wayTell me whyAin't nothin' but a heartacheTell me whyAin't nothin' but a mistakeTell me why,I never want to hear you sayI want it that wayNow I can see that we've fallen apartFrom the way that it used to be, yeahNo matter the distanceI want you to knowThat deep down inside of meYou are, my fireThe one, desireYou are (You are, you are, you are)Don't want to hear you sayAin't nothin' but a heartacheAin't nothin' but a mistake(Don't want to hear you say)I never want to hear you sayI want it that wayTell me whyAin't nothin' but a heartacheTell me whyAin't nothin' but a mistakeTell me whyI never want to hear you sayI want it that wayTell me whyAin't nothin' but a heartacheAin't nothin' but a mistakeTell me whyI never want to hear you say(Never want to hear you say it)I want it that way'Cause I want it that way
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Backstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys (sometimes referred to as BSB) are an American vocal harmony group, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. The group consists of A. J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, and Brian Littrell. They rose to fame with their debut international album, Backstreet Boys (1996). In the following year, they released their second international album Backstreet's Back (1997) and their debut album in the United States which continued the group's success worldwide. They rose to superstardom with their third studio album Millennium (1999) and its follow-up album, Black & Blue (2000). more »
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Pop
Style »
Ballad, Europop
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Written by: Andreas Mikael Carlsson, Martin Karl Sandberg
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Band & Release"I Want It That Way" is performed by the American pop boy band, Backstreet Boys. The song was released on April 12, 1999. |
Song's AlbumThe song is part of their third studio album, "Millennium" which was released in May 1999. |
Chart Performance"I Want It That Way" reached number 1 in more than 25 countries. - It peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. |
Awards & NominationsThe song got nominated for three Grammys at the 42nd Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. |
Music VideoThe music video, directed by Wayne Isham, has been equally iconic. It was shot at Los Angeles International Airport. |
Songwriters & ProducersThe song was written by Andreas Carlsson and Max Martin, who also produced the track along with Kristian Lundin. |
Song's Lyrics"I Want It that Way" is known for its elusive lyrics which seem to defy logic and clear interpretation. The band members themselves have admitted that the lyrics don't make much sense. |
Cultural ImpactMore than two decades after its release, the song remains a popular and frequently referenced track in pop culture. - It has appeared in multiple TV shows and movies, including Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Magic Mike, and Friends with Benefits. |
Fan FavouriteThe song is considered the band’s signature song and is a fan favorite at concerts. The band frequently closes out their shows with this power ballad. |
RecognitionsThe song was ranked at number 10 on MTV's list of the 100 Greatest Pop Songs. - Rolling Stone named "I Want It That Way" one of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. |
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