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Yeah 00:03
00:06
You are my fire 00:09
The one desire 00:14
Believe when I say 00:19
I want it that way 00:24
But we are two worlds apart 00:28
Can't reach to your heart 00:36
When you say 00:41
That I want it that way 00:43
Tell me why 00:48
Ain't nothin' but a heartache 00:49
Tell me why 00:53
Ain't nothin' but a mistake 00:54
Tell me why 00:58
I never wanna hear you say 00:59
I want it that way 01:03
Am I your fire? 01:07
Your one desire 01:12
Yes, I know it's too late 01:17
But I want it that way 01:22
Tell me why 01:26
Ain't nothin' but a heartache 01:28
Tell me why 01:30
Ain't nothin' but a mistake 01:33
Tell me why 01:36
I never wanna hear you say 01:38
I want it that way 01:42
Now I can see that we've fallen apart 01:46
From the way that it used to be, yeah 01:51
No matter the distance, I want you to know 01:56
That deep down inside of me 02:01
You are my fire 02:05
The one desire 02:10
You are (you are, you are, you are) 02:15
Don't wanna hear you say 02:23
Ain't nothin' but a heartache 02:25
Ain't nothin' but a mistake (don't wanna hear you say) 02:30
I never wanna hear you say (oh, yeah) 02:35
I want it that way 02:41
Tell me why 02:44
Ain't nothin' but a heartache 02:45
Tell me why 02:48
Ain't nothin' but a mistake 02:50
Tell me why 02:54
I never wanna hear you say (don't wanna hear you say) 02:55
I want it that way 02:59
Tell me why 03:03
Ain't nothin' but a heartache 03:05
Ain't nothin' but a mistake 03:10
Tell me why 03:13
I never wanna hear you say (don't wanna hear you say) 03:14
I want it that way 03:19
'Cause I want it that way 03:23
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I Want It That Way – English Lyrics

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Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the Backstreet Boys' hit, “I Want It That Way,” and explore the nuances of expressing emotions in English. This song, seemingly simple, delves into the complexities of love and longing, offering a relatable exploration of relationship dynamics and the challenges of effective communication. Discover how the lyrics use common phrases to convey deep feelings, making it a perfect study for those learning to articulate their own desires and frustrations in English.

[English]

Yeah

You are my fire
The one desire
Believe when I say
I want it that way
But we are two worlds apart
Can't reach to your heart
When you say
That I want it that way
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never wanna hear you say
I want it that way
Am I your fire?
Your one desire
Yes, I know it's too late
But I want it that way
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never wanna hear you say
I want it that way
Now I can see that we've fallen apart
From the way that it used to 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 (don't wanna hear you say)
I never wanna hear you say (oh, yeah)
I want it that way
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never wanna hear you say (don't wanna hear you say)
I want it that way
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never wanna hear you say (don't wanna hear you say)
I want it that way
'Cause I want it that way

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Vocabulary Meanings

fire

/ˈfaɪər/

A1
  • noun
  • - combustion or burning

desire

/dɪˈzaɪər/

B2
  • noun
  • - a strong feeling of wanting something
  • verb
  • - to strongly wish for something

worlds

/wɜːrldz/

A1
  • noun
  • - planets

apart

/əˈpɑːrt/

B1
  • adjective
  • - separated by a distance

heart

/hɑːrt/

A1
  • noun
  • - the organ that pumps blood

heartache

/ˈhɑːrteɪk/

B2
  • noun
  • - emotional anguish or grief

mistake

/mɪˈsteɪk/

B1
  • noun
  • - an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong

fallen

/ˈfɔːlən/

B1
  • verb
  • - past participle of fall

distance

/ˈdɪstəns/

B1
  • noun
  • - the length of space between two points

deep

/diːp/

A2
  • adjective
  • - extending far down or in

know

/noʊ/

A1
  • verb
  • - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information

hear

/hɪər/

A1
  • verb
  • - to perceive with the ear

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