I Want It That Way
Manuel Costa Lyrics
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The one desire
Believe when I say
I want it that way
But we are two worlds
Apart Can't reach to your heart
When you say That
I want it that way
Tell me why Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why I never want to hear you say
I want it that way
Am I your fire?
Your one desire
Yes I know it's too late
But I want it that way
Tell me why Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Tell me why Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why I never want to hear you say
I want it that way
Now I can see that we've fallen apart
From the way that it used to be Yeah
No matter the distance I want you to know
That deep down inside of me
Tell me why Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Tell me why Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why I never want to hear you say
I want it that way
(End)
The song "I Want It That Way" by Manuel Costa is a classic pop ballad that is often interpreted as a love song expressing the desire for a seemingly impossible relationship. The chorus repeats the phrase "I want it that way" multiple times, which can be seen as the singer's insistence on things remaining the same despite the challenges they face. The lyrics suggest a couple who are "two worlds apart" and cannot "reach to your heart," indicating a distance between them that the singer wishes to bridge.
As the song progresses, the singer asks their partner to explain why their relationship is so difficult and expresses a fear of hearing the phrase "I want it that way" from them. This fear may stem from the realization that the singer cannot change the situation or from a fear of their partner not feeling the same way about them. The lyrics also suggest that the singer feels deeply for their partner, as they ask, "Am I your fire? Your one desire?" and admit, "No matter the distance I want you to know that deep down inside of me."
Line by Line Meaning
You are my fire
You are the one who ignites my passion and fuels my desire
The one desire
You are the only thing I truly desire
Believe when I say
Trust me when I tell you
I want it that way
I want things to stay the way they are
But we are two worlds Apart
We come from different backgrounds and have different perspectives
Can't reach to your heart
I'm unable to connect with you emotionally
When you say That
Whenever you say
Tell me why Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Explain to me why it hurts so much
Tell me why Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why it was a bad decision
Tell me why I never want to hear you say I want it that way
Explain to me why I don't want you to say that
Am I your fire?
Do I ignite your passion?
Your one desire
Am I the only thing you truly desire?
Yes I know it's too late
I understand that it's too late to change things
Now I can see that we've fallen apart
I realize that our relationship is deteriorating
From the way that it used to be Yeah
Compared to how things were before
No matter the distance I want you to know
Regardless of physical distance, I want you to understand
That deep down inside of me
At the core of my being
I never want to hear you say
I don't want you to say
I want it that way
That you want things to stay the way they are
Writer(s): Max Martin, Andreas Carlsson
Contributed by Kaylee G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Manuel Costa
LYRICS:
You are my fire
The one desire
Believe when I say
I want it that way
But we are two worlds apart
Can't reach to your heart
When you say
That I want it that way
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never want to hear you say
I want it that way
Am I your fire?
Your one desire
Yes I know it's too late
But I want it that way
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never want to hear you say
I want it that way
Now I can see that we've fallen apart
From the way that it used to be Yeah
No matter the distance
I want you to know
That deep down inside of me
You are my fire
The one desire
You are (you are you are you are)
Don't want to hear you say
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
(Don't want to hear you say)
I never want to hear you say
I want it that way
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never want to hear you say
I want it that way
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never want to hear you say
(Never want to hear you say it)
I want it that way
'Cause I want it that way
Manuel Costa
N Asgerli LYRICS:
You are my fire
The one desire
Believe when I say
I want it that way
But we are two worlds apart
Can't reach to your heart
When you say
That I want it that way
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never want to hear you say
I want it that way
Am I your fire?
Your one desire
Yes I know it's too late
But I want it that way
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never want to hear you say
I want it that way
Now I can see that we've fallen apart
From the way that it used to be Yeah
No matter the distance
I want you to know
That deep down inside of me
You are my fire
The one desire
You are (you are you are you are)
Don't want to hear you say
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
(Don't want to hear you say)
I never want to hear you say
I want it that way
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never want to hear you say
I want it that way
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never want to hear you say
(Never want to hear you say it)
I want it that way
'Cause I want it that way
Rosso di Sera
A great cover of an evergreen with an amazing current sound! Thanks MrRevillz!
EndlessNight
great cover? 😱 🤔
ghost runner
love it!!!
It’s Alicia
Love these tunes
Saumya Chaudhari
LOVE IT
Manuel Costa
LYRICS:
You are my fire
The one desire
Believe when I say
I want it that way
But we are two worlds apart
Can't reach to your heart
When you say
That I want it that way
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never want to hear you say
I want it that way
Am I your fire?
Your one desire
Yes I know it's too late
But I want it that way
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never want to hear you say
I want it that way
Now I can see that we've fallen apart
From the way that it used to be Yeah
No matter the distance
I want you to know
That deep down inside of me
You are my fire
The one desire
You are (you are you are you are)
Don't want to hear you say
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
(Don't want to hear you say)
I never want to hear you say
I want it that way
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never want to hear you say
I want it that way
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never want to hear you say
(Never want to hear you say it)
I want it that way
'Cause I want it that way
Eloy
Are you the singer or the one who did the mix?
David Jones
<3
EndlessNight
😂
Southbeat Music
Woooooo!!!! Amazing! Love it!!!