A música I Want It That Way dos Backstreet Boys foi criada pelos compositores Max Martin e Andreas Carlsson. É conhecida por ter sido uma balada pop significativa de seu tempo, gerando um grande sucesso comercial e crítico. A música foi lançada como parte do álbum Millennium em 1999. Ela alcançou o topo das paradas em mais de 25 países. Contudo, a letra e seu significado específico geraram certa confusão e debate entre os ouvintes e críticos.
You are my fire The one desire Believe when I say I want it that way But we are two worlds apart Can't reach to your heart When you say That I want it that way
Tell me why (Ain't nothin' but a heartache) Tell me why (Ain't nothin' but a mistake) (Tell me why) I never wanna hear you say (I want it that way)
Am I your fire Your one desire Yes I know, it's too late But I want it that way
Tell me why (Ain't nothin' but a heartache) Tell me why (Ain't nothin' but a mistake) (Tell me why) I never wanna hear you say (I want it that way)
Now I can see that we're falling apart From the way that it used to be, yeah No matter the distance I want you to know That deep down inside of me...
You are my fire The one desire You are You are, you are, you are (I want it...)
Don't wanna hear you (say) Ain't nothin' but a heartache Ain't nothin' but a mistake I never wanna hear you say I want it that way
Tell me why Ain't nothin' but a heartache Tell me why Ain't nothin' but a mistake Tell me why I never wanna hear you say I want it that way Tell me why 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 Cause, I want it that way