I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys -

: Critics from Billboard have called the song a masterclass in boy band music, praising its "earworm chorus" and multi-layered harmonies that rival classic vocal troupes.

One of the most famous aspects of the song is that its lyrics—written by Swedish songwriters Max Martin and Andreas Carlsson—don't technically make logical sense. I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys

: The song earned three Grammy nominations, including Song and Record of the Year , further validating its quality within the industry. The Lyric Mystery : Critics from Billboard have called the song

: The band actually recorded a grammatically "correct" version, but it lacked the magic of the original and was ultimately scrapped in favor of the version we know today. The Lyric Mystery : The band actually recorded

"I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet Boys is arguably the of the late '90s . Released in 1999 as the lead single for their album Millennium , it solidified the group's status as global superstars, reaching No. 1 in over 25 countries. Critical & Cultural Impact