Music video description
"I Want It That Way" from the repertoire of the American band Backstreet Boys is a song that was released on April 12, 1999 as the lead single from the group's third studio album titled "Millennium." It was written by Max Martin and Andreas Carlsson, while Martin and Kristian Lundin were responsible for the production. It is a pop ballad that is hard not to know. Its lyrics tell the story of the hardships that arise in a relationship when there is emotional and/or physical distance. However, many critics found the song's textual content to be meaningless and a conglomeration of almost random meanings.
"I Want It That Way" is a catchy song that received a warm reception from critics. The song has been nominated for three Grammy Awards (including Song and Record of the Year) and has appeared on many prestigious charts, such as those of Blender, MTV, VH1 and Rolling Stone. In more than 25 countries around the world, the Backstreet Boys ' hit song topped the charts, while ranking No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks.
The music video for "I Want It That Way" was directed by Wayne Isham, and the clip was filmed at the Los Angeles airport on April 1-2, 1999. It debuted on MTV just a month later and instantly gained popularity. The clip received as many as four VMA nominations, where it won in the Viewer's Choice category.