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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backstreet_Boys
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)
Safest Place to Hide
Backstreet Boys Lyrics
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It seems like yesterday when I said "I do"
And after all this time my heart still burns for you
If you don't know by now that you're my only one
Take a look inside me and watch my heartstrings come undone
I know I promised you forever
Is there no stronger word I can use
You're my safest place to hide
Can you see me, here I am
I need you like I needed you then
When I feel like giving up
I promise inside your heart I'd still fine
You're my safest place to hide
You see colors no one else can see
In every breath you hear a symphony
You understand me like nobody can
I feel like my soul unfolding like a flower blooming
When this whole world gets too crazy
And there's nowhere left to go
I know you give me sanctuary
You're the only truth I know
You're the road back home
Can you see me, here I am
Standing here where I've always been
And when words are not enough
I promise inside your heart I'd still fine
You're my safest place to hide
My safest place to hide
I know I promised you forever
There's no stronger word I can use
To reassure when the storm is raging outside
You're my safest place to hide
Oh! Can you see me, here I am
Standing here where I've always been
When I feel like giving up
I promise inside your heart I'd still find
Yeah, yeah
You're my safest place to hide, oh yeah
You're my safest place to hide
The Backstreet Boys' song "Safest Place to Hide" is a romantic ballad about finding comfort and safety in a love that has endured over time. The lyrics express a deep, unwavering devotion to one's partner, and a sense of trust and solace that comes from being in a committed relationship. The song opens with the lines, "It seems like yesterday when I said 'I do'/ And after all this time my heart still burns for you," which establishes the singer's enduring love for their partner. They a reassuring message to their loved one that their bond is unbreakable, saying "I know I promised you forever/ Is there no stronger word I can use/ To reassure you when the storm is raging outside/ You're my safest place to hide."
Throughout the song, the singer reveals how their partner provides a sense of safety and sanctuary, even when the outside world is chaotic and unpredictable. They speak of seeing colors and hearing a symphony that no one else can, suggesting that their love is a unique and singular experience. The singer acknowledges that life can be difficult and that there are times when they want to give up, but the comfort and support they find in their partner's love gives them the strength to keep going. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasising that their partner is indeed their "safest place to hide."
In terms of the music itself, "Safest Place to Hide" is a classic pop ballad, with a slow tempo, soaring vocals, and a simple yet effective melody. The arrangement is primarily driven by piano and acoustic guitar, with strings and other orchestral elements adding depth and texture. The song was released as the fourth single from the Backstreet Boys' self-titled debut album in 1997, and was a moderate success on the charts at the time.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah
An expression of affirmation or agreement.
It seems like yesterday when I said 'I do'
The singer reminisces about getting married to their significant other and how it feels like it happened not too long ago.
And after all this time my heart still burns for you
Despite being together for a long time, the singer still has strong feelings of love and passion towards their partner.
If you don't know by now that you're my only one
The artist assumes that their partner knows they are the only person the artist loves and cares for.
Take a look inside me and watch my heartstrings come undone
The artist is encouraging their partner to understand the depth of their emotions and how strongly they feel for them.
I know I promised you forever
The singer acknowledges making a promise to be together with their partner for the rest of their lives.
Is there no stronger word I can use
The singer is questioning if there is a stronger word than 'forever' to express their commitment to their partner.
To reassure you when the storm is raging outside
The artist wants to reassure their partner that they will be there for them even when things get tough.
You're my safest place to hide
The artist sees their partner as a safe haven where they can hide from the troubles of the world and feel secure.
Can you see me, here I am
The artist is asking their partner if they can see and understand them for who they truly are.
I need you like I needed you then
The singer acknowledges that they still need their partner just as much as they did when they first fell in love.
When I feel like giving up
The artist is confessing to having moments of weakness and needing their partner's support to keep going.
I promise inside your heart I'd still find
The singer is making a promise to their partner that they will always be able to find comfort and safety in their love.
You see colors no one else can see
The singer sees their partner as someone who has a unique and special way of understanding the world and them.
In every breath you hear a symphony
The singer is expressing their admiration for their partner's ability to find beauty and harmony in the simplest things.
You understand me like nobody can
The artist sees their partner as someone who knows and accepts them better than anyone else can.
I feel like my soul unfolding like a flower blooming
The artist is describing how their love for their partner has helped them grow and become a better version of themselves.
When this whole world gets too crazy
The singer acknowledges that the world can be overwhelming and chaotic at times.
And there's nowhere left to go
The singer is saying that when there is nowhere left to turn, their partner is a constant and reliable source of comfort.
I know you give me sanctuary
The artist sees their partner as a sanctuary, a place of peace and safety from the troubles of the outside world.
You're the only truth I know
The artist trusts their partner completely and sees them as the only thing in their life that is true and real.
You're the road back home
The artist sees their partner as a way back to a place of familiarity and comfort.
You're my safest place to hide
Reiteration of the chorus, expressing that the singer sees their partner as a place of safety and shelter.
Oh! Can you see me, here I am
Reiteration of earlier line, conveying the artist's need for their partner to understand and see them.
When I feel like giving up
Reiteration of earlier line, confessing to moments of weakness.
I promise inside your heart I'd still find
Reiteration of earlier line, making a promise to always find comfort in their partner's love.
You're my safest place to hide, oh yeah
Reiteration of the chorus, expressing that the singer sees their partner as a place of safety and shelter.
You're my safest place to hide
Final repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the importance of the relationship and the safety and comfort it brings.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
Written by: ROBIN LERNER, TOM LEONARD
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Shirley Dutra
Essa música é linda!
Tradução do Letras:
Yeah, yeah
Parece que foi ontem que eu disse "aceito"
E depois de todo esse tempo meu coração ainda bate por você
Se até agora você não sabe que é a única pra mim
Olhe pra dentro de mim e veja todo o meu amor por você
Eu sei que te prometi o eterno
E não há palavra mais forte que eu possa usar
Para reafirmar que quando a tempestade está enfurecida lá fora
Você é meu abrigo mais seguro
Pode me ver? Aqui estou
Preciso de você assim como antes
E quando eu estou prestes a desistir
Busco dentro do seu coração e ainda encontro
Você é meu abrigo mais seguro
Você vê cores quando ninguém mais vê
Em cada suspiro você ouve uma sinfonia
Você me entende como ninguém entende
Sinto que minha alma se ostenta como uma flor desabrochando
Quando esse mundo enlouquece
E não há pra onde ir
Eu sei que você me dá um santuário
Você é a única verdade que conheço
Você é meu caminho de volta
Pode me ver? Aqui estou
No mesmo lugar que sempre estive
E quando as palavras não são suficientes
Procuro dentro do seu coração e ainda encontro
Você é meu abrigo mais seguro
Meu abrigo mais seguro
Eu sei que te prometi o eterno
E não há palavra mais forte que eu possa usar
Para reafirmar que quando a tempestade está enfurecida lá fora
Você é meu abrigo mais seguro
Pode me ver? Aqui estou
No mesmo lugar que sempre estive
E quando as palavras não são suficientes
Procuro dentro do seu coração e ainda encontro
Você é meu abrigo mais seguro
yeah, yeah
Você é meu abrigo mais seguro, oh yeah
Kamrul Islam Rifat
Yeah, yeah
It seems like yesterday when I said "I do"
And after all this time my heart still burns for you
If you don't know by now that you're my only one
Take a look inside me and watch my heartstrings come undone
I know I promised you forever
Is there no stronger word I can use
To reassure you when the storm is raging outside
You're my safest place to hide
Can you see me, here I am
I need you like I needed you then
When I feel like giving up
I climb inside your heart and still find
You're my safest place to hide
You see colors no one else can see
In every breath you hear a symphony
You understand me like nobody can
I feel my soul unfolding, like a flower blooming
And when this whole world gets too crazy
And there's nowhere left to run
I know you give me sanctuary
You're the only truth I know
You're the road back home
Can you see me, here I am
Standing here where I've always been
And when words are not enough
I climb inside your heart and still find
You're my safest place to hide
My safest place to hide
I know I promised you forever
There's no stronger word I can use
To reassure you when the storm is raging outside
You're my safest place to hide
Oh!
Can you see me, here I am
Standing here where I've always been
When I feel like giving up
I climb inside your heart and still find
Yeah, yeah
You're my safest place to hide, oh yeah
You're my safest place to hide
Angela Vilas Boas
Yeah, yeah
It seems like yesterday when I said "I do"
And after all this time my heart still burns for you
If you don't know by now that you're my only one
Take a look inside me and watch my heartstrings come undone
I know I promised you forever
Is there no stronger word I can use
To reassure you when the storm is raging outside
You're my safest place to hide
Can you see me, here I am
I need you like I needed you then
When I feel like giving up
I climb inside your heart I still find
You're my safest place to hide
You see colors no one else can see
In every breath you hear a symphony
You understand me like nobody can
I feel like my soul unfolding like a flower blooming
When this whole world gets too crazy
And there's nowhere left to go
I know you give me sanctuary
You're the only truth I know
You're the road back home
Can you see me, here I am
Standing here where I've always been
And when words are not enough
I climb inside your heart I'd still find
You're my safest place to hide
My safest place to hide
I know I promised you forever
There's no stronger word I can use
To reassure when the storm is raging outside
You're my safest place to hide
Oh! Can you see me, here I am
Standing here where I've always been
When I feel like giving up
I climb inside your heart I'd still find
Yeah, yeah
You're my safest place to hide, oh yeah
You're my safest place to hide
Kelly Orton
when I am sad depressed or just want to get away I listen to BSB they have the most calming voices in all of music that just puts me somewhere else in my mind they have saved my life so many times
Irene Cvietkovich
Kelly Orton same
Areeba Khan
They're saving mine today.
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♡
Alyssa Wilkinson
Me too. Especially "the perfect Fan " and " never gone "
Caezar
Me at the moment 🙏🏼
Memanz
This song is too underrated. It's such a beautiful song
Carlos Ulises
I love this album it takes me back into the path of the last decade ... living and feeling the same situation that I had.... amazing
Savannah Keo
I've seen these guys three times in concert and they were amazing all three times. I am their biggest fan.
khadidja akir
l've never stopped listening to their music since l was a child l turned the records times and times to retain their songs hhhh l grew up on their notes and now when l listen to them i see the flash back of my life as a child then a teenage a student a teacher a wife then a mother l am always listening to the BSB's songs 💞💞