I Want It That Way

Backstreet Boys, an American boy band, released the song "I Want It That Way" in 2013. Their third studio album, Millennium, included it as the lead single, which was released on April 12, 1999. Max Martin and Andreas Carlsson collaborated on its writing, and Martin and Kristian Lundin oversaw its production. The pop ballad discusses a relationship that is stressed due to issues with either physical or emotional distance.

The song received favorable reviews from critics, who praised its catchiness and dubbed it the year's best pop ballad. The song has been featured on lists by Blender, MTV, Rolling Stone, and VH1. It was nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Song and Record of the Year. On the updated list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" published by Rolling Stone in 2021, "I Want It That Way" was ranked as number 240.

The Backstreet Boys' anthem, "I Want It That Way," peaked at number one on the charts in more than 25 nations, including Austria, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The song topped the Adult and Top 40 Mainstream charts while peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US for eight weeks in a row. Keep reading to discover more best karaoke songs.

Artist: Backstreet Boys

Released: April 12, 1999

Genre: Pop