I Want It That Way

Yearning Echoes: Embracing Desires in 'I Want It That Way'
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Lyrics

Yeah

Expression of agreement or acknowledgment

You are my fire

Addressing the person as a source of warmth or passion

The one desire

Highlighting a strong longing or wish

Believe when I say

Requesting belief in a forthcoming statement

I want it that way

Expressing a specific desire for a particular situation

But we are two worlds apart

Emphasizing a significant distance or disconnect

Can't reach to your heart

Unable to connect emotionally

When you say

Quoting the partner's statement

That I want it that way

Reiteration of the desire stated earlier

Tell me why

Request for an explanation or reason

Ain't nothin' but a heartache

Acknowledging a feeling of heartache

Tell me why

Acknowledging a mistake or regret

Ain't nothin' but a mistake

Repetition of acknowledging a mistake

Tell me why

Reiteration of the question "Tell me why"

I never wanna hear you say

Expressing a strong preference to not hear a specific statement

I want it that way

Reiterating the desire expressed earlier

Am I your fire?

Seeking confirmation of being a source of passion

Your one desire

Reiteration of being the one desired

Yes, I know it's too late

Acknowledging a realization that it might be too late

But I want it that way

Reiteration of the desire despite the timing

Tell me why

Repetition of the question "Tell me why"

Ain't nothin' but a heartache

Reiteration of experiencing heartache

Tell me why

Reiteration of acknowledging a mistake

Ain't nothin' but a mistake

Repetition of acknowledging a mistake

Tell me why

Reiteration of the question "Tell me why"

I never wanna hear you say

Strong aversion to hearing a specific statement

I want it that way

Reiterating the desire expressed earlier


Tell me why

Repetition of the question "Tell me why"

Ain't nothin' but a heartache

Reiteration of experiencing heartache

Tell me why

Reiteration of acknowledging a mistake

Ain't nothing but a mistake

Repetition of acknowledging a mistake

Tell me why

Reiteration of the question "Tell me why"

I never want to hear you say (never wanna hear you say)

Strong aversion to hearing a specific statement

I want it that way

Reiterating the desire expressed earlier

Tell me why

Repetition of experiencing heartache

Ain't nothin' but a heartache

Acknowledging a feeling of heartache

Ain't nothin' but a mistake

Acknowledging a mistake or regret

Tell me why

Reiteration of the question "Tell me why"

I never want to hear you say (don't want to hear you say)

Strong aversion to hearing a specific statement

I want it that way

Reiterating the desire expressed earlier

'Cause I want it that way

Providing a reason for the desire

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