I Want It That Way
Backstreet Boys · Millennium
(AJ)
Yeah......
(Brian)
You are....... my fire.
The one.......desire.
Believe
When I say.....
I want it that way.
(Nick)
But we, are two worlds apart.
Can't reach to your heart.
When you say:
That I want it that way.
Tell me why.......
(All)
Ain't nothin' but a heartache.
(Nick)
Tell me why.......
(All)
Ain't nothin' but a mistake.
Tell me why.....
(Nick)
I never wanna hear you say:
I want it that way.
(AJ)
Am I, your fire?
Your one, desire?
Yes I know, it's too late.
But I want it that way.
Tell me why.....
(All)
Ain't nothin' but a heartache.
(AJ)
Tell me why.....
(All)
Ain't nothin' but a mistake.
Tell me why.....
(Brian)
I never wanna hear you say:
I want it that way.
(Kevin) Now I can see that we've fallen apart....
From the way that it used to be, Yeah
(Kevin + AJ) No matter the distance.....
I want you to know,
That deep down inside of me...
(Howie) You are.....my fire.
The one....desire.
You are...
All (You are, You are, You are...)
(Nick) Don't wanna hear you say:
(All) Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Ain't nothin' but a mistake.
Nick(Don't wanna hear you say),
(All) I never wanna hear you say:
Nick(Aww, yeah)
(All)I want it that way
(Brian)Tell me why,
(All) Ain't nothin' but a heartache.
(Brian)Tell me why,
Ain't nothin' but a mistake.
Tell me why,
I never wanna hear you say:
Nick(Don't wanna hear you say),
(All) I want it that way.
(Brian) Tell me why...
(All) Ain't nothin' but a heartache.....
Ain't nothin' but a mistake.
Tell me why,
I never wanna hear you say.....
I want it that way....
Cuz I want it that way
Yeah......
(Brian)
You are....... my fire.
The one.......desire.
Believe
When I say.....
I want it that way.
(Nick)
But we, are two worlds apart.
Can't reach to your heart.
When you say:
That I want it that way.
Tell me why.......
(All)
Ain't nothin' but a heartache.
(Nick)
Tell me why.......
(All)
Ain't nothin' but a mistake.
Tell me why.....
(Nick)
I never wanna hear you say:
I want it that way.
(AJ)
Am I, your fire?
Your one, desire?
Yes I know, it's too late.
But I want it that way.
Tell me why.....
(All)
Ain't nothin' but a heartache.
(AJ)
Tell me why.....
(All)
Ain't nothin' but a mistake.
Tell me why.....
(Brian)
I never wanna hear you say:
I want it that way.
(Kevin) Now I can see that we've fallen apart....
From the way that it used to be, Yeah
(Kevin + AJ) No matter the distance.....
I want you to know,
That deep down inside of me...
(Howie) You are.....my fire.
The one....desire.
You are...
All (You are, You are, You are...)
(Nick) Don't wanna hear you say:
(All) Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Ain't nothin' but a mistake.
Nick(Don't wanna hear you say),
(All) I never wanna hear you say:
Nick(Aww, yeah)
(All)I want it that way
(Brian)Tell me why,
(All) Ain't nothin' but a heartache.
(Brian)Tell me why,
Ain't nothin' but a mistake.
Tell me why,
I never wanna hear you say:
Nick(Don't wanna hear you say),
(All) I want it that way.
(Brian) Tell me why...
(All) Ain't nothin' but a heartache.....
Ain't nothin' but a mistake.
Tell me why,
I never wanna hear you say.....
I want it that way....
Cuz I want it that way
I Want It That Way
Released in 1999 on the Backstreet Boys' debut album Millennium, 'I Want It That Way' stands as a defining track of boy band pop culture. The song blends polished production with a narrative of betrayal and longing, delivered by the group's signature harmonies. It became a global phenomenon, topping charts worldwide and cementing the band's status as teen idols of the late 1990s. The recording exemplifies the genre's evolution during that era, combining catchy melodies with emotional storytelling that resonated with a massive international audience. Its enduring popularity highlights the group's ability to craft anthems that transcend their specific demographic to become timeless pop staples.