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.
Tearin' Up My Heart
*NSYNC Lyrics
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But when we are apart, I feel it too
And no matter what I do, I feel the pain
With or without you
(Hey, yeah)
Baby I don't understand
Just why we can't be lovers
Trying too much, but baby we can't win
Let it go
If you want me girl, let me know
I am down, on my knees
I can't take it anymore
It's tearin' up my heart when I'm with you
But when we are apart, I feel it too
And no matter what I do, I feel the pain
With or without you
(Ooh, alright)
Baby don't misunderstand (don't misunderstand)
What I'm trying to tell ya
In the corner of my mind (corner of my mind)
Baby, it feels like we're running out of time
Let it go
If you want me girl, let me know
I am down, on my knees
I can't take it anymore
It's tearin' up my heart when I'm with you
But when we are apart, I feel it too
And no matter what I do, I feel the pain
With or without you
Tearin' up my heart and soul
We're apart I feel it too
And no matter what I do, I feel the pain
With or without you
Tearin' up my heart and soul (alright)
We're apart I feel it too (I feel it too)
And no matter what I do, I feel the pain
With or without you
It's tearin' up my heart when I'm with you
So when we are apart, I feel it too
And no matter what I do, I feel the pain
With or without you
And no matter what I do, I feel the pain
With or without you
At its core, Tearin' Up My Heart is a pop ballad that chronicles the pain and heartache that arise when you're in love with someone who doesn't reciprocate your feelings. The opening line of the chorus, "It's tearin' up my heart when I'm with you," sets the tone for the song, illustrating the conflicting emotions that the singer is experiencing.
The lyrics suggest a level of desperation as the singer attempts to make the relationship work, but ultimately realizes that it's tearing them apart. The line "Trying too much, but baby we can't win" highlights the futility of their efforts.
The second verse reinforces the theme of time running out, with the line "Baby, it feels like we're running out of time." The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the emotional turmoil that comes with being in love.
Overall, Tearin' Up My Heart is a relatable song for anyone who has ever loved someone who doesn't love them back. It's a timeless pop ballad that has stood the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
It's tearin' up my heart when I'm with you
Being with you is causing me emotional pain
But when we are apart, I feel it too
Even when we're not together, I still feel the same emotional pain
And no matter what I do, I feel the pain
Regardless of my actions, I still experience this emotional pain
With or without you
This emotional pain exists whether you're here or not
(Hey, yeah)
Positive affirmation or exclamation
Baby I don't understand
I'm having trouble comprehending the situation
Just why we can't be lovers
I'm confused about why we can't have a romantic relationship
Things are getting out of hand
The situation is becoming unmanageable
Trying too much, but baby we can't win
We're putting in effort, but the outcome isn't favorable
Let it go
We need to move on from this situation
If you want me girl, let me know
If you want to pursue a romantic relationship, you need to express your interest
I am down, on my knees
I'm pleading with you or showing my devotion
I can't take it anymore
The situation has become too difficult to handle
Baby don't misunderstand (don't misunderstand)
I want to make sure you understand what I'm trying to say
What I'm trying to tell ya
I'm attempting to convey something important to you
In the corner of my mind (corner of my mind)
I've been thinking about this a lot
Baby, it feels like we're running out of time
We need to make a decision soon or we'll miss our chance
Tearin' up my heart and soul
This situation is causing me emotional pain and distress
We're apart I feel it too
Even when we're not together, I still feel the same emotional pain
And no matter what I do, I feel the pain
Regardless of my actions, I still experience this emotional pain
With or without you
This emotional pain exists whether you're here or not
(Ooh, alright)
Positive affirmation or exclamation
So when we are apart, I feel it too
Even when we're not together, I still feel the same emotional pain
And no matter what I do, I feel the pain
Regardless of my actions, I still experience this emotional pain
With or without you
This emotional pain exists whether you're here or not
And no matter what I do, I feel the pain
Regardless of my actions, I still experience this emotional pain
With or without you
This emotional pain exists whether you're here or not
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Karitian Lundin, Martin Karl Sandberg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chuckwalla2967
This song always reminds me of that one dude on American Idol whom Simon likened to a bushbaby.
@andreapatane4204
This song from *NSYNC is sad and bouncy at the same time. 👍🏻 if you're taking yourself back in time to preadolescent years of your life during the COVID-19 outbreak.
@kikaycajulao1529
Katherine Cajulao favorite song is Tearing up my heart it's remind me thinking about Robin Torres it's part of me about all my whole life with her this song for her