After heavily publicized legal battles with their former manager Lou Pearlman and former record label Bertelsmann Music Group, the group's second album, No Strings Attached (2000), sold over one million copies in one day and 2.42 million copies in one week, which was a record for over fifteen years. NSYNC's first two studio albums were both certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Celebrity (2001) debuted with 1.8 million copies in its first week in the US. Singles such as "Bye Bye Bye", "This I Promise You", "Girlfriend", "Pop" and "It's Gonna Be Me" reached the top 10 in several international charts, with the last being a US Billboard Hot 100 number one. In addition to a host of Grammy Award nominations, NSYNC has performed at the World Series, the Super Bowl and the Olympic Games, and sang or recorded with Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Phil Collins, Celine Dion, Aerosmith, Nelly, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, Mary J. Blige, Alabama, and Gloria Estefan. The group has received eight Grammy Award nominations.
NSYNC last recorded new material in 2002. The five members have reunited a couple of times, including at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards and to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The band completed five nationwide concert tours and has sold over 70 million records, becoming one of the best-selling boy bands in history. Rolling Stone recognized their instant success as one of the Top 25 Teen Idol Breakout Moments of all time. NSYNC is set to release their first new song in over 20 years, "Better Place", for the upcoming animated movie, Trolls Band Together, which Timberlake stars in.
I Want You Back
*NSYNC 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 *NSYNC's song "I Want You Back" express the regrets and longing of someone who wants to reconcile with an ex-lover. They acknowledge the mistakes that were made in the relationship, and the fact that promises were broken. The singer remembers the way their former partner used to look at them, and realizes that they are the one they truly want and need. The repeated plea "So tell me what to do now" emphasizes the singer's sense of uncertainty and desperation, as they hope for guidance and a second chance.
The song's lyrics capture a common emotional experience, and the upbeat, danceable pop-rock sound conveys the energy and urgency of the singer's feelings. The harmonies and catchy chorus create a sense of unity and shared desire, as if the listener is joining the singer in expressing their desire to be reunited with their loved one. Overall, "I Want You Back" is a relatable and timeless love song that showcases the charm and appeal of *NSYNC's music.
Line by Line Meaning
You're all I ever wanted
You are the only one I desire.
You're all I ever needed, yeah
You are the only one I require, yes.
So tell me what to do now
I am lost without you, guide me on what to do next.
'Cause I want you back
I deeply desire to be with you again and make things right.
It's hard to say I'm sorry
It's difficult to express regret for my actions.
It's hard to make the things I did undone
It's difficult to reverse and undo the mistakes I've made.
A lesson I've learned too well, for sure
I've learned my lesson in a painful and hard way.
So don't hang up the phone now
Please do not end the call prematurely.
I'm trying to figure out just what to do
I am struggling to come up with a solution to fix our relationship.
I'm going crazy without you
I am losing my mind in your absence and long to have you close once again.
Baby I remember
My mind recalls loving memories.
The way you used to look at me and say
I remember vividly the way you used to look at me and the words you said.
Promises never last forever
Promises are not always kept for a long time.
I told you not to worry
I reassured you and tried to alleviate your concerns.
I said that everything would be all right
I promised that things would turn out fine.
I didn't know then that you were right
I didn't realize at that time that you were correct and that everything would not turn out okay.
I want you back, oh yeah
I deeply long for the return of our relationship.
You're the one I want
You are the only person I desire to be with.
You're the one I need
You are the only person I need to complete me.
Girl, what can I do
I am seeking advice on what I can do to make things right.
You're all I ever wanted
You are the only one I desire.
You're all I ever needed
You are the only one I need.
So tell me what to do now
I am lost without you, guide me on what to do next.
When I want you back
I deeply desire to be with you again and make things right.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Martin Sandberg, Dag Volle
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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