The Cheat Sheet

Backstreet Boys: ‘I Want It That Way’ Has 2 Versions; The Original Lyrics Make More Sense

In 2011, BSB member Kevin Richardson revealed why the lyrics to “I Want It That Way” might be confusing to some listeners. “Ultimately, the song really doesn’t really make much sense,” Richardson ...
WRAL

It's been 20 years and we still don't know what the lyrics to 'I Want It That Way' mean

The Backstreet Boys have been 'wanting it that way' for two decades now. The iconic hit song "I Want It That Way" was released 20 years ago Friday, and it's still unclear what exactly Nick, Howie, AJ, ...
People

AJ McLean Says Backstreet Boys' Record Label Wanted Them to Change This 'I Want It That Way' Lyric, but It Didn't 'Hit Right'

The boy band stood their ground on a small detail that could have made a big difference in one of their biggest hits Scott Harrison/Hulton Archive/Getty The Backstreet Boys knew they had a lot riding ...
Us Weekly

AJ McLean Reveals Backstreet Boys Fought Label to Change Lyrics to ‘I Want It That Way’ (Exclusive)

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean lovingly refers to the band’s hit “I Want It That Way” as “the ...