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.
The Way You Do
98 Degrees Lyrics
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I'm in love with you
You'll hear it at least a million more
Baby that's the truth
It's the small things that endear me
Every time that you are near me
The way you laugh at what I say
The way your tears fall right on cue
That's what I love about you
Nobody else knows me by heart
Takes me where I can reach the stars
Makes me believe in love
The way you do
You see in me the man that I can be
And I'm thanking you
You've given me all I ever need
All I wanted too
I know how blessed I am
Girl, you are my best friend
The way you laugh at what I say
The way you look at each new day
The way your tears fall right on cue
That's what I love about you
Nobody else knows me by heart
Takes me where I can reach the stars
Makes me believe in love
The way you do
The way you do
You gotta listen, baby
The way you laugh at what I say
The way you look at each new day
The way your tears fall right on cue
That's what I love about you
Nobody else knows me by heart
Takes me where I can reach the stars
Makes me believe in love
The way you do
The way you do
The way you do
In "The Way You Do," 98 Degrees sings about the love they have for a special someone, highlighting all the things they love about them. The song starts with the acknowledgment that the person they love has probably heard "I'm in love with you" a thousand times before, but they will hear it at least a million more because it's the truth. The song goes on to talk about the small things that endear them, like the way they laugh at what they say, the way they look at each new day, and even the way their tears fall right on cue. These are the things that they love about this person, and nobody else knows them like this person does. They take them to places where they can reach the stars, and they make them believe in love.
The lyrics seem to showcase a deep love and appreciation for someone who has been there for them through thick and thin. They have given them all they need and everything they ever wanted. They recognize that they are blessed to have this person in their life, and they see in them the man that they have the potential to be. They consider this person their best friend, and the way they love them is what makes this relationship so special.
Line by Line Meaning
You've heard this a thousand times before
I know I'm not the first to say it, but it's true
I'm in love with you
I have strong feelings of affection for you
You'll hear it at least a million more
I will continue to express my love for you often
Baby that's the truth
What I'm saying is honest and sincere
It's the small things that endear me
It's the little things you do that make me love you even more
Every time that you are near me
I feel happy and content when you are around
The way you laugh at what I say
I appreciate how you find me funny and enjoy my jokes
The way you look at each new day
I admire how optimistic and positive you are towards life
The way your tears fall right on cue
I love how you show your emotions openly and honestly
That's what I love about you
These qualities you possess are what make me love you
Nobody else knows me by heart
No one else understands me as well as you do
Takes me where I can reach the stars
You inspire me to reach for my dreams and goals
Makes me believe in love
Your love and support makes me believe in the power of love
You see in me the man that I can be
You believe in my potential and encourage me to become a better person
And I'm thanking you
I'm grateful for your presence and influence in my life
You've given me all I ever need
You provide me with everything I need to be happy and fulfilled
All I wanted too
You fulfill my desires and make me happy
I know how blessed I am
I am aware of how lucky I am to have you in my life
Girl, you are my best friend
You are not only my lover but also my closest confidante and supporter
The way you do
It's the way you love me and everything else you do that makes me feel special
You gotta listen, baby
Please pay attention to what I am saying
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