I Want You Back
★N Sync Lyrics
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You're all I ever needed, yeah
So tell me what to do now
'Cause I want you back
It's hard to say I'm sorry
It's hard to make the things I did undone
A lesson I've learned too well, for sure
I'm trying to figure out just what to do
I'm going crazy without you
You're all I ever wanted
You're all I ever needed, yeah
So tell me what to do now
When I want you back
Baby I remember
The way you used to look at me and say
Promises never last forever
I told you not to worry
I said that everything would be all right
I didn't know then that you were right
You're all I ever wanted
You're all I ever needed, yeah
So tell me what to do now
When I want you back
I want you back, oh yeah
You're the one I want
You're the one I need
Girl, what can I do
(You're the one I want)
(You're the one I need)
(Tell me, what can I do)
You're all I ever wanted
(You're the one I want)
You're all I ever needed
(You're the one I need)
So tell me what to do now
(Tell me, what can I do)
When I want you back
You're all I ever wanted
You're all I ever needed, yeah
So tell me what to do now
When I want you back
The lyrics to "I Want You Back" by *N Sync describe the regret and longing of a man who has lost his lover and wants her back. He acknowledges that he made mistakes and hurt her, and now he is struggling to figure out how to make amends and win her back. He remembers the promises he made to her and how he didn't realize their importance at the time, leading to their eventual breakup. Throughout the song, he pleads with her to give him a chance to make things right and to let him back into her life.
The lyrics have a sense of vulnerability and desperation, as the man is willing to do anything to get his lover back. The chorus repeats the same lines about how she is all he ever wanted and needed, emphasizing that she is the only one who can make him happy. The bridge of the song adds a new layer of emotion as the man sings about how much he misses her and how he can't function without her in his life.
The song is a classic boy band ballad that speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and the desire to fix things with someone you love. The emotional vocals and catchy melody make it a memorable song that has stood the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
You're all I ever wanted
You are everything I have been dreaming of and wishing for.
You're all I ever needed, yeah
You are the only thing that can make me happy and complete.
So tell me what to do now
I am lost and need your guidance and direction to get you back.
'Cause I want you back
I miss you so much that I want to make things right and have you back in my life.
It's hard to say I'm sorry
I find it difficult to apologize for my mistakes and shortcomings.
It's hard to make the things I did undone
I cannot change or undo the past actions that hurt you.
A lesson I've learned too well, for sure
I have realized my mistake and learned my lesson, but it may be too late.
So don't hang up the phone now
Please don't disconnect the call, as I am reaching out to you for help.
I'm trying to figure out just what to do
I am struggling to come up with a plan to win you back and make things right.
I'm going crazy without you
I feel incomplete and insane without you by my side.
Baby I remember
I recall the times we spent together and the love we shared.
The way you used to look at me and say
I miss the way you used to gaze at me and express your feelings.
Promises never last forever
I realize that the commitments I made to you have an expiry date and may not last indefinitely.
I told you not to worry
I reassured you that everything would be fine and that you had nothing to be concerned about.
I said that everything would be all right
I promised you that everything would turn out fine, but that wasn't the case.
I didn't know then that you were right
I didn't realize back then that you had been correct, and I was wrong.
I want you back, oh yeah
I am desperate to have you back in my life, with all my heart.
You're the one I want
You are the only person I want to be with, now and forever.
You're the one I need
You are the only one that can fulfill my emotional and physical needs, and make me happy again.
Tell me, what can I do
I am pleading with you to advise me on what I can do to make things right between us.
When I want you back
I crave to have you back in my life, and I won't be at peace until then.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group,
Written by: Martin Sandberg, Dag Volle
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Who else came here on their own and not because someone told them to or reminded them of it?
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@draculauvs
3:09 will forever be my favorite part of this song. jc literally kills all the songs with his blessing high notes.
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