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)
Madeleine
Backstreet Boys Lyrics
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What's up with those tears in your eyes
What happened when you shut down,
And all the amber lights turned into red
In the silence of your cave, you feel safe
You decorate it with velvet drapes
Outside you see the dark woods
But you don't know there's fields of gold ahead
Hold on, don't let go
Hold on, you'll know
Help is on its way
Rise up, rise up, rise up, Madeleine
The sun will come out again
Rise up, rise up, rise up, Madeleine
The summer will come and
Kiss you with honesty
Love you unconditionally
Trust you and let you breathe
Give you back your dignity
So rise up, rise up, rise up little girl
'Cause only you can Madeleine
Oh Madeleine
Remember when we used to sit and watch from the bridge
And wonder where the ships would go
Who was on and what they would find out
You wrote it in a notebook
And said someday that this would be a story to tell
And you'd put it in a movie, maybe be the movie star
Something stole your tears and wiped your smile away
Hold on, don't let go
Hold on and you'll know
Help is on its way
Rise up, rise up, rise up, Madeleine
The sun will come out again
Rise up, rise up, rise up, Madeleine
The summer will come and
Kiss you with honesty
Love you unconditionally
Trust you and let you breathe
Give you back your dignity
So rise up, rise up, rise up little girl
'Cause only you can Madeleine
Let the sunshine warm your heart today
So rise up, rise up, rise up, Madeleine
Rise up, rise up, rise up, Madeleine
The sun will come out again
Rise up, rise up, rise up, Madeleine
The summer will come and
Kiss you with honesty
Love you unconditionally
Trust you and let you breathe
Give you back your dignity
So rise up, rise up, rise up little girl
'Cause only you can Madeleine
Oh Madeleine
Oh Madeleine
The song Madeleine by the Backstreet Boys is a beautiful ballad that speaks about hope, resilience, and rising from the ashes. The lyrics talk about a girl named Madeleine, who seems to have shut down and is going through a difficult time, reflected in the tears in her eyes and the red lights surrounding her. Madeleine finds solace in her cave, where she feels safe and decorated with velvet drapes. The song encourages her to hold on and not let go because help is on its way, and better days will come. The chorus is a message of hope, urging Madeleine to rise up and face the world; the sun will come out again, bringing with it summer, honesty, unconditional love, trust, and dignity. The lyrics also delve into Madeleine's love for storytelling and her aspirations to become a movie star. The song ends with a reminder to let the sunshine warm Madeleine's heart, urging her to rise up and face the world since only she can control her destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
What's up with those tears in your eyes
Why are you crying? What caused you to break down?
What happened when you shut down,
What occurred when you closed off your emotions?
And all the amber lights turned into red
Everything went wrong, and now you are suffering.
In the silence of your cave, you feel safe
You have retreated to a place where you feel secure and shielded from other people.
You decorate it with velvet drapes
You've put up material objects in your cave to make it feel comforting and warm.
Outside you see the dark woods
Looking outside, all you can see is danger and fear.
But you don't know there's fields of gold ahead
There is hope and good things waiting for you just beyond your present sight.
Hold on, don't let go
Stay strong and persistent in challenging times.
Hold on, you'll know
Don't give up because things will get better soon.
Help is on its way
Support and assistance will arrive shortly to help you out.
Rise up, rise up, rise up, Madeleine
Take charge of the situation and make a move forward.
The sun will come out again
A new dawn will come with better times.
The summer will come and Kiss you with honesty
Life will provide you with a truthful and refreshing experience, just like the warm summer season.
Love you unconditionally
You are loved for who you truly are, without any preconditions.
Trust you and let you breathe
Others believe in you and allow you to maintain freedom and independence.
Give you back your dignity
You will be able to restore your pride and self-respect.
So rise up, rise up, rise up little girl
Take control and show your strength, Madeleine.
'Cause only you can Madeleine
No one else can take the necessary steps for you to overcome your problems. You have to do it yourself.
Remember when we used to sit and watch from the bridge
Recollect the memories of the past when things were simpler and more beautiful.
And wonder where the ships would go
Imagining a world of adventure and wanderlust as the ships went on their journey.
Who was on and what they would find out
Curious to know the passengers and the type of discoveries they would make on their voyage.
You wrote it in a notebook
Jotting down thoughts and reflections about the world around you.
And said someday that this would be a story to tell
You envisioned sharing these memories with others someday.
And you'd put it in a movie, maybe be the movie star
Dreaming of being in the spotlight and sharing your talents with the world.
Something stole your tears and wiped your smile away
You have experienced a loss, and it has taken a toll on you emotionally.
Let the sunshine warm your heart today
Allow yourself to feel happy, joyful, and optimistic by soaking up some sunshine.
Oh Madeleine
Repeated throughout the song, Madeleine is the focus and subject of this hopeful and encouraging message.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: MARTIN TEREFE, SACHA SKARBEK
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