I Want It That Way


"Well, our good friend Max Martin wrote the single. It's one of the songs that we recorded while we were in Sweden. Max is the guy who wrote 'As Long As You Love Me,' 'Everybody,' and 'Quit Playing Games' for us. Hopefully this song will do as well as all of those did.

"The song has a bit of a theme. It's basically like a message to all our fans. Kind of like a thank you, in a way, but also it explains a little of how we are feelings are towards them, and what their's are towards us. We love our fans a lot, and without them we wouldn't be where we are today.

"Even though me and Brian sang the leads in the song, all the guys have their own solo part, so everyone will be able to hear all of us sing sometime during it."

Nick Carter


(CD version)

I'm yours completely
I feel so deeply
Your my first thought everyday,
And I want it that way

My life is for you
And I adore you
I love you more everyday
And I want it that way

Your goodbyes
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
No more lies
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
That is why
I love it when I hear you say
I want it that way

My heart is on fire
Such a strong, desire
Yes I know it's too late
But I want it that way

No goodbyes
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
No more lies
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
That is why
I love it when I hear you say
I want it that way

I gave you my heart
Baby right from the start
And that's the way it will always 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 wanna hear you say

Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
I want to hear you say
I love it when I hear you say
You want it that way

Your goodbyes
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
No more lies
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
That is why
I love it when I hear you say
(I wanna hear you say)
I want it that way

Your goodbyes
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
That is why
I love it when I hear you say
(Love it when you say)
I want it that way