I Want You Back
N Sync Lyrics


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You're all I ever wanted
You're all I ever needed, yeah
So tell me what to do now
'Cause I want you back

It's hard to say I'm sorry
It's hard to make the things I did undone
A lesson I've learned too well, for sure
So don't hang up the phone now
I'm trying to figure out just what to do
I'm going crazy without you

You're all I ever wanted
You're all I ever needed, yeah
So tell me what to do now
When I want you back

Baby I remember
The way you used to look at me and say
Promises never last forever
I told you not to worry
I said that everything would be all right
I didn't know then that you were right

You're all I ever wanted
You're all I ever needed, yeah
So tell me what to do now
When I want you back

I want you back, oh yeah
You're the one I want
You're the one I need
Girl, what can I do

(You're the one I want)
(You're the one I need)
(Tell me, what can I do)
You're all I ever wanted
(You're the one I want)
You're all I ever needed
(You're the one I need)
So tell me what to do now
(Tell me, what can I do)
When I want you back

You're all I ever wanted
You're all I ever needed, yeah




So tell me what to do now
When I want you back

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of N Sync's "I Want You Back" depict a story of regret and longing for a lost love. The singer realizes that the person they were once with is all they ever wanted and needed, and they are now trying to figure out what to do to win them back. The song talks about the difficulty in apologizing and undoing mistakes, and how one can become crazy without their loved one. The chorus repeats the same phrase, emphasizing the intensity of the singer's desire to have their ex-lover back in their life. The bridge talks about how the singer remembers the way their partner used to look at them and how they promised that everything would be alright, only to realize later that their partner was right about the situation.


The lyrics of "I Want You Back" reflect many common emotions experienced in breakups, such as regret, longing, and the desire to make things right. The song also highlights the difficulty in expressing emotions and apologizing for one's mistakes. The chorus' repetition reinforces the song's central idea of wanting someone back, making it a memorable and catchy track.


Line by Line Meaning

You're all I ever wanted
You are the only thing that I desire and seek.


You're all I ever needed, yeah
You are the only thing I require and rely on in my life.


So tell me what to do now
Please guide me on what I should do next.


'Cause I want you back
Because I long to have you in my life again.


It's hard to say I'm sorry
I find it difficult to apologize for my mistakes.


It's hard to make the things I did undone
Correcting the things that I did wrong is challenging.


A lesson I've learned too well, for sure
I have certainly learnt the lesson in a hard way.


So don't hang up the phone now
Please don't disconnect the call this moment.


I'm trying to figure out just what to do
I am attempting to develop a plan of action.


I'm going crazy without you
I am unable to handle myself peacefully without you.


Baby I remember
My dear, I recall all the things you said and did.


The way you used to look at me and say
I cherish the way you would gaze at me while speaking.


Promises never last forever
The pledges that someone makes do not always continue permanently.


I told you not to worry
I assured you that everything was fine and not to be concerned.


I said that everything would be all right
I promised that things would eventually become normal.


I didn't know then that you were right
I didn't understand the correctness of your opinion at that moment.


I want you back, oh yeah
I want to get you back in my life, as soon as possible.


You're the one I want
You are the only person I desire.


You're the one I need
You are the only person I require.


Girl, what can I do
Dear, please suggest what actions I can take.


So tell me what to do now
Please guide me on what I should do next.


When I want you back
As I desire you to return.


You're all I ever wanted
You are the only thing that I desire and seek.


You're all I ever needed
You are the only thing I require and rely on in my life.


So tell me what to do now
Please guide me on what I should do next.


When I want you back
As I desire you to return.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group,
Written by: DAG KRISTER Volle, Martin Karl Sandberg

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