I Want It That Way Written by: Max Martin & Andreas Carlsson Recorded by: Backstreet Boys 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 CHORUS 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 CHORUS BRIDGE 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 I never wanna hear you say I want it that way CHORUS Twice 'Cause I want it that way.