Darlin'
Backstreet Boys · Backstreet Boys (US)
Spoken word:
Baby, can I talk to you
I know something's wrong
Things just ain't the same
But deep down inside
I know you still care
So tell me what to do
To get things back again
The way they used to be
If your words had meaning
If you really cared about me
Tell me why can't I find love in your heart
If you were my lover
Or come as a friend to me
Tell me why would you turn away from my love
Chorus:
So darlin'
tell me what to do to make things right
Darlin'
tell me what to do to make things right
Darlin'
tell me what to do to make things rigth
for love
(Tell me what to do to make things right)
(for love)
If your words have reasons
Then they won't turn away from me
Trying hard to hide all truth that you might say
If you listen to me girl
If you know how I'm feeling inside
Then maybe,
you wouldn't shut me
out of your life, baby
Chorus
(can't you see)
All I'm asking for is a chance
To let me love you
(can't you see)
Girl you know,
with me is where you should be
And if by chance we should find
That it can be for you and I
Then girl I've tried
I've tried, oh baby
Chorus
Give anything for your love
tell me how can I make you mine
Spoken word:
Girl you should know how I feel by now
There are so many ways to love
So just open your heart
And I'll find a way
(Can't you see)
All I'm asking for is a chance
To let me love you
(Can't you see)
Girl you know,
This is where you should be, ooh,
And if by chance that we should find
That it can be for you and I
Then girl I've tried
I've tried, oh baby
Chorus
(Oh my darlin')
(I need to know)
(I just wanna know how to make things right)
Baby won't you tell me what to do to make things right (2x)
You gotta tell me girl,
You gotta let me know.
Baby, can I talk to you
I know something's wrong
Things just ain't the same
But deep down inside
I know you still care
So tell me what to do
To get things back again
The way they used to be
If your words had meaning
If you really cared about me
Tell me why can't I find love in your heart
If you were my lover
Or come as a friend to me
Tell me why would you turn away from my love
Chorus:
So darlin'
tell me what to do to make things right
Darlin'
tell me what to do to make things right
Darlin'
tell me what to do to make things rigth
for love
(Tell me what to do to make things right)
(for love)
If your words have reasons
Then they won't turn away from me
Trying hard to hide all truth that you might say
If you listen to me girl
If you know how I'm feeling inside
Then maybe,
you wouldn't shut me
out of your life, baby
Chorus
(can't you see)
All I'm asking for is a chance
To let me love you
(can't you see)
Girl you know,
with me is where you should be
And if by chance we should find
That it can be for you and I
Then girl I've tried
I've tried, oh baby
Chorus
Give anything for your love
tell me how can I make you mine
Spoken word:
Girl you should know how I feel by now
There are so many ways to love
So just open your heart
And I'll find a way
(Can't you see)
All I'm asking for is a chance
To let me love you
(Can't you see)
Girl you know,
This is where you should be, ooh,
And if by chance that we should find
That it can be for you and I
Then girl I've tried
I've tried, oh baby
Chorus
(Oh my darlin')
(I need to know)
(I just wanna know how to make things right)
Baby won't you tell me what to do to make things right (2x)
You gotta tell me girl,
You gotta let me know.
Darlin' - Backstreet Boys
Released in 1997, "Darlin'" stands as a defining track from the Backstreet Boys' debut album, capturing the polished pop sound that launched the group to global fame. The song features the group's signature harmonies and a driving rhythm that became a staple of late 90s boy band music. As a lead single, it showcased their ability to blend youthful energy with mature songwriting, establishing them as a major force in the genre. The recording exemplifies the era's production style, characterized by crisp vocals and catchy melodies designed for radio play. Its enduring popularity highlights the group's early success and their lasting impact on the landscape of pop music.