

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. It was written by Max Martin and Andreas Carlsson, while Martin and Kristian Lundin produced it.

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It was released on April 12, 1999, as the lead single from their third studio album, Millennium. Its all about memorizing lyrics and executing them. "I Want It That Way" is a song by American boy band the Backstreet Boys.
