Backstreet Boys (often abbreviated as BSB) are an American vocal group cons… Read Full Bio ↴Backstreet Boys (often abbreviated as BSB) are an American vocal group consisting of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and cousins Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson. Lou Pearlman formed the group in 1993 in Orlando, Florida. The group rose to fame with their international debut album, Backstreet Boys (1996). In the following year, they released their second international album Backstreet's Back (1997), along with their self-titled U.S. debut album, Backstreet Boys (1997), which continued the group's success worldwide. They rose to superstardom with their third studio album Millennium (1999) and its follow-up album, Black & Blue (2000). They also released a greatest hits album, The Hits - Chapter One (2001), with a new single, "Drowning." After a two-year hiatus, they regrouped and released a comeback album, Never Gone (2005). After the conclusion of the Never Gone Tour in 2006, Richardson left the group to pursue other interests. The group then released two albums as a quartet: Unbreakable (2007) and This Is Us (2009).

Richardson permanently rejoined the group in 2012. In the following year, they celebrated their 20th anniversary and released their first independent album, In a World Like This. Their follow-up album DNA (2019) debuted at number one, more than two decades after the group formed and 19 years after they last topped in 2000. They also became the first boy band to top the U.S. album charts in three different decades.

The Backstreet Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide, making them the best-selling boy band of all time, and one of the world's best-selling music artists. They are the first group since Led Zeppelin to have their first ten albums reach the top 10 on the Billboard 200, and the only boy band to do so. The albums Backstreet Boys and Millennium were both certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), making them one of the few bands to have multiple diamond albums.

The group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 22, 2013.[ They also released their first documentary movie, titled Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of in January 2015. In March 2017, the group began a residency in Las Vegas that lasted two years, titled Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life. They released their first Christmas album, A Very Backstreet Christmas in 2022.

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Studio albums
Backstreet Boys (1996)
Backstreet's Back (1997)
Millennium (1999)
Black & Blue (2000)
Never Gone (2005)
Unbreakable (2007)
This Is Us (2009)
In a World Like This (2013)
DNA (2019)
A Very Backstreet Christmas (2022)

Love Somebody
Backstreet Boys Lyrics

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Love
Is it too much to ask for
One minute to breath
Cause you take my breath away
Like I'd never sink

You're the reason why cave men drew on the walls
The reason why after every summer we fall

You're the reason I never wanna sleep at night
Cause nothing that I could dream
It's better the you by my side

You know that I love somebody, love somebody
You know that I love somebody, love somebody
You know that I love somebody, love somebody

You know that I, I'm so in love I can die right now and be fine
I need you tonight

You know that I love somebody, love somebody
You know that I love somebody, love somebody
You know that I love somebody

When you wake up with no make up
You try hiding your face
You know that I, and it's so cute
You don't even know
How beautiful you are in me

You're the reason why cave men drew on the wall
Why after every summer we fall

And the way the you look in those purple jeans
It's the sexiest thing I ever see

You know that I love somebody, love somebody
You know that I love somebody, love somebody
You know that I you know that I

I'm so in love I can die right now and be fine
I need you tonight

You know that I love somebody, love somebody
You know that I love somebody, love somebody

When the games on
You wear the jersey of my favorite team
I yell at the TV, knock over my beer
You're not even mad of me
You know I love you baby

I love somebody, love somebody
I know, I love somebody, love somebody
You know that I love somebody, love somebody
You know that I, I'm so in love
I can die right now and be fine, I need
You tonight

You know that I love somebody, love somebody

You know that I'm gonna love you, gonna love you
Gonna love girl, love somebody, love somebody

Overall Meaning

The Backstreet Boys' Love Somebody is a song about being completely enamored and in love with someone. The lyrics describe how the love interest takes the singer's breath away and how nothing they could dream of is better than being with them. The song also remarks on how the love interest is the reason why people fall in love and the reason why cave men drew on walls to express their passion for their significant other.

The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes the singer's love for somebody and how he could die right now and be fine because he has the person he loves by his side. The lyrics portray the singer as being completely devoted to their partner and willing to do anything and everything to make them happy. Even during tense moments, such as when the love interest is angry about the singer knocking over his beer, the singer is completely unfazed and knows that he loves the person deeply.

Overall, the song's message is simple yet powerful—it's a declaration of love and the joy and happiness that come with being with the person you adore.

Line by Line Meaning

Love
The singer is expressing their feelings of love.

Is it too much to ask for
The singer is questioning whether it's too much to ask for a moment to breathe.

One minute to breath
The singer wants a moment to relax and catch their breath.

Cause you take my breath away
The singer is saying that the person they love has a strong emotional effect on them.

Like I'd never sink
The singer is stating that being with their loved one makes them feel invincible and unstoppable.

You're the reason why cave men drew on the walls
The singer is saying that love has always been a strong emotion for humans and has been expressed throughout history.

The reason why after every summer we fall
The singer is expressing that love can be fleeting and may fade away after a period of intense emotions.

You're the reason I never wanna sleep at night
The singer is saying that they are so in love that they never want to be apart from their loved one, even at night.

Cause nothing that I could dream
The singer is saying that their dreams do not compare to the reality of being with their loved one.

It's better the you by my side
The singer is stating that being with their loved one is better than any other option.

You know that I love somebody, love somebody
The singer is emphasizing their love for their partner.

I'm so in love I can die right now and be fine
The singer is expressing that their love is so intense that they could die happy at any moment.

I need you tonight
The singer is expressing their desire to be with their loved one in the present moment.

When you wake up with no make up
The singer is saying that they find their loved one beautiful even when they aren't wearing makeup.

You try hiding your face
The singer is saying that their loved one may feel self-conscious and try to hide their face.

And it's so cute
The singer thinks their loved one's behavior is endearing and adorable.

You don't even know
The singer is expressing that their loved one may not realize how beautiful they are to them.

How beautiful you are in me
The singer is expressing their feelings of love and admiration for their partner.

And the way the you look in those purple jeans
The singer thinks their loved one looks sexy in their purple jeans.

It's the sexiest thing I ever see
The singer finds their loved one incredibly attractive when they wear those jeans.

When the game's on
The singer is referring to watching sports with their loved one.

You wear the jersey of my favorite team
The singer's loved one wears the jersey of the team they support.

I yell at the TV, knock over my beer
The singer is expressing their excitement and passion for the game, even if it means accidentally spilling their drink.

You're not even mad at me
The singer's loved one is not upset with them for accidentally spilling their beer.

You know I love you baby
The singer is expressing their love for their partner.

You know that I'm gonna love you, gonna love you
The singer is reassuring their partner that their love is strong and will never fade.

Gonna love girl, love somebody, love somebody
The singer is affirming their love for their partner.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nickolas Carter, Howard D. Dorough, Jordan Omley, Jaakko Manninen, Justin Trugman

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