Backstreet Boys Album: “I Want It That Way”

I can't belive how far the Backstreet Boys have gone. This is certainly their BEST Single out there...hands down!! It's also one of the best Pop songs of all time. It has the traditional formula: verse/refrain/verse/refrain/bridge/refrain/closure but lyric wise it's incredible...and in addition no one can even figure out for sure what Exactly it's about, so it also makes ya Think!! In addition it also has to be popular since after 106 reviews it got 5 Stars! It also won a Grammy! Definatly reccomended to anyone who is a BSB fan or enjoyed the song...and I couldn't see why you wouldn't enjoy it! If you enjoyed this one also check out their "No Goodbyes Remix" which is mainly the same song but a bit different lyrics. I give "I Want It That Way" an A++!!!

This way the Boys' first single from their 1999 release. The music is totally them. The words to this songs have been said to not make much sense. I can actuall AGREE to that although I still can get the gist of the song about one wanting to be closer to the other while the other wants "space".

Here is a little trivia about the song: There is an ALTERNATE LYRIC version of this song out there somewhere. Back in this song's heyday, I was able to find it on the internet. The words make better sense on this version.

OK now for the REAL star of this single. The first of the two non album songs called "My Heart Stays With You" is a wonderful ballad from the Boys' to their fans - well thier girl fans that is (but then that is probally 99.99% of their fanbase!). The song is a heartfelt tribute to their fans about how, though they cannot stay with them in person they will keep them in their hearts. Too bad this song did not make the album. It was performed live on thier "Unplugged" VHS called "A Night With The Backstreet Boys"

I love this song because if you notice, Kevin sings for the first time aloud instead of harmonizing. He and Aj hormonize perfect together. I have noticed he sings in other songs now. I hope he continues. This is a great song that everyone will remember the bsb by.

I bought this cd in Australia just to "try" it out. It was really good. Of course everyone knows "I want it that way", but "my heart stays with you", and "I'll be there for you" are equally good.

This cd is without a doubt among the best ever released by the Boys. Howie's incredible voice really shines through in My Heart Stays With You. The Boys once again give us a hook-filled ballad with I'll Be There For You. You will find yourself listening more to this song than IWITW. I know I find myself doing just that. This is a definite must have for those who want to hear the new sound of the Boys. As they have said, and what does ring true, their vocal, lyrical, and musical improvement is reflected in this cd.