Just Want You To Know

Album: Never Gone (2005)
Charted: 8 70
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Songfacts®:

  • This song is about a guy who is trying to get over a girl he liked. It explains how he met her and how he's struggling to let her go. >>
    Suggestion credit:
    Sandra - Miami, FL
  • There is controversy over whose girlfriend this is about, but the song is about the girlfriend's death, not a breakup. Her death and the boyfriend trying to get over her are indicated in the lyrics, "Deep inside I wish it was me instead." The song was written by Swedish producer Max Martin, and it's unknown if it's about Martin's former love or a former girlfriend of one of the members of the group. Most speculate Kevin Richardson, although it's never been proven. >>
    Suggestion credit:
    Stefanie - Waterbury, CT

Comments: 8

  • Jacklyn from New York, NyI love this song though when I first watched the music video, I thought it was a completely different group.
  • Laura from Spencerport, Nythe video is flippin' hilarious :)
  • Sarah Floyd from Bloomingdale, Ili love this song! i listen to this song everyday of the week!! i like nick carter i say he is the best singer in the backstreet boys!!
  • Ashley from North Lima, OhGood song, it's really sweet.
  • Jackie from Lavista, Nei love this song it is so good and kevin richardson is so hot and this is about a past relationship kevin but none of his gf's have died i dont think. oh well he's hot and thats all that matters!i wish i was the girl he kisses in the video!
  • Jillian from Portland, TxThe video was rather silly, but I am so glad that the BSB are back together. I grew up listening to them.
  • Sarah Floyd from Bloomingdale, Ilok i really love this song. and i dont care what other people say i still like the song and the video. and i like one of the backstreet boys. nick carter is my favorite singer.!
  • Lawrence from Singapore, SingaporeThe video is rather lame!
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