In the United States, the song peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for eight non-consecutive weeks, while it topped the Adult and Top 40 Mainstream charts. "I Want It That Way" is considered their biggest signature song, and commercially it reached the number-one spot in more than 25 countries, including Austria, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The song was nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Song and Record of the Year, and has been included in lists by Blender, MTV, Rolling Stone and VH1. Critically, the song was met with positive reception, with many critics commending its catchiness, also calling it the pop ballad of the year. The pop ballad talks about a relationship strained by matters of emotional or physical distance. Saro Prevodi saradnika Backstreet Boys You are my fire The one desire Believe when I say I want it that way But we are two worlds apart Cant reach to your heart When you say That I want it that way Tell me why Aint nothin but a heartache Tell me why Aint nothin but a mistake Tell me why I never wanna hear you say I want. Week-by-week music charts, peak chart positions and airplay stats. Add to Next upAdd to Next upAdd to Next upAdded. I Want It That Way by Backstreet Boys chart history on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes and YouTube.
It was written by Max Martin and Andreas Carlsson, while Martin and Kristian Lundin produced it. Backstreet Boys - I Want It That Way (Tell me why) (LBMR REVISION) Start at 30s.
It was released on April 12, 1999, as the lead single from their third studio album, Millennium. "I Want It That Way" is a song by American boy band the Backstreet Boys.