Unlike most boy bands, they formed independently and were later picked up by a record label, rather than being assembled by a label or a producer. They have sold over 10 million records worldwide and achieved eight top 40 singles in the U.S.
The group reunited for a one-time performance at Mixtape Festival in Hershey, PA in August 2012.
Take my Breath away
98 Degrees Lyrics
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Oh..
Oh yeah, oh yeah
If I had castles build-on high
I'd find a million ways to write your name
Against the sky
Just to let you know you've caught my eye
I'd sell it all and start again
For just a chance with you
Girl, I'd give my all to win your love
And I would be rich
And I would build all my world around you
Just to show you
How you take my breath away, oh yeah
And you would find love, sweet lady
Nobody else this side of heaven knows
How you take my breath away
If I could turn the day to night
If I had faith to walk on water
Maybe you would see
The reason I thank God for miracles
'Cause baby when you walked into sight
You turned an ordinary man like me into a king
I would do anything to win your love
And I would be rich
And I would build all my world around you
Just to show you
How you take my breath away, oh yeah
And you would find love, sweet lady
Nobody else this side of heaven knows
How you take my breath away
I think there's something here worth saying
I don't want to scare you
So let me make my wish
And hope that you believe
In simple love, like I do
Say that it's true, baby
'Cause you've got me shakin'
My breath has now been taken
I've got to overcome this achin
To win your love
And I would be rich
(To win your love)
And I would build all my world around you
(I'd build all my world around you)
Just to show you
How you take my breath away
And you would find love
(And you would find love)
Oh sweet lady
Nobody else this side of heaven knows
How you take my breath away
Take my breath, oh..
Take my breath
Take my breath (Oh..)
How you take my breath away
Take my breath, oh..
Take my breath
Take my breath (Oh..)
How you take my breath away
I love you
(And I would be rich)
I wanna win you
(And I would build all my world around you)
Yes I do, yes I do
(Just to show you)
Your heart, your mind, your soul, your time
(How you take my breath away)
Take my breath, oh..
Take my breath
Nobody else this side of heaven knows
How you take my breath away
The song "Take My Breath Away" by 98 Degrees is a classic love song that speaks to the intense emotions one feels when they are completely enamored with someone else. The lyrics in the song express a willingness to do anything to gain the love of the other person, even giving up all worldly possessions just for a chance with them. The song opens with the singer expressing how they would build castles high to write the love interest's name against the sky just to let them know they have caught their eye. The song then goes on to express how the singer would do anything to win the love of the other person, even if it means selling everything they have just to have a chance with them.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea that the singer would be rich and build their world around the other person, just to show how they take their breath away. The second verse continues with the singer expressing how they would turn the day to night and walk on water just to impress the love interest. The song then moves into a bridge where the singer pleads for the other person to believe in simple love like they do, admitting that they are shaking and breathless in their presence.
The song ends with a repeated chorus where the singer affirms their love for the other person and how they take their breath away. Overall, "Take My Breath Away" is a classic love song that speaks to the intense emotions one feels when they are completely enamored with someone else. It expresses a willingness to do anything for the chance at love, and the chorus repeats the idea of being rich and building one's world around the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
If I had castles build-on high
If I had great wealth and power
I'd find a million ways to write your name
I would do everything in my power to show my love for you
Against the sky
In grand, magnificent ways
Just to let you know you've caught my eye
To show you that I am interested in you
And if I had more than wealth could buy
If I had anything in the world
I'd sell it all and start again
I would give it all up to be with you
For just a chance with you
Just to be with you for a moment
Girl, I'd give my all to win your love
I would do anything to win your love
And I would be rich
I would feel successful and fulfilled
And I would build all my world around you
I would put all my effort into loving and caring for you
Just to show you
To prove to you how much you mean to me
How you take my breath away, oh yeah
How amazing and beautiful you are to me
And you would find love, sweet lady
You would find someone who truly loves and cares for you
Nobody else this side of heaven knows
No one else in the world
If I could turn the day to night
If I had supernatural powers
If I had faith to walk on water
If I had unshakable faith
Maybe you would see
Perhaps you would finally notice me
The reason I thank God for miracles
The reason I appreciate the incredible things in life
'Cause baby when you walked into sight
Since the first moment I saw you
You turned an ordinary man like me into a king
You made me feel special and important
I would do anything to win your love
I would do anything to earn your affection
I think there's something here worth saying
I have something important to share with you
I don't want to scare you
I don't want to make you uncomfortable
So let me make my wish
Let me express my desire
And hope that you believe
And hope that you trust me
In simple love, like I do
In the power of true, genuine love
Say that it's true, baby
Confirm your feelings for me
'Cause you've got me shakin'
Because you make me feel so nervous and excited
My breath has now been taken
You have taken my breath away
I've got to overcome this achin
I must overcome my yearning for you
To win your love
To earn your love and affection
Yes I do, yes I do
I truly love you
Your heart, your mind, your soul, your time
I cherish every aspect of you
Take my breath
You make me feel so overwhelmed and amazed
Nobody else this side of heaven knows
No one else in the world
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