Larger Than Life
Backstreet Boys
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I may run and hide When you're screamin' my name, alright But let me tell you now There are prices to fame, alright All of our time spent in flashes of light All you people can't you see, can't you see How your love's affecting our reality Every time we're down You can make it right And that makes you larger than life Looking at the crowd And I see your body sway, c'mon Wishin' I could thank you in a different way, c'mon 'Cause all of your time spent keeps us alive All you people can't you see, can't you see How your love's affecting our reality Every time we're down You can make it right And that makes you larger than life All of your time spent keeps us alive All you people can't you see, can't you see How your love's affecting our reality Every time we're down You can make it right And that makes you larger than life Yeah, every time we're down Yeah, you can make it right Yeah, and that's what makes you larger than life All you people can't you see, can't you see How your love's affecting our reality Every time we're down You can make it right And that makes you larger That makes you larger That makes you larger than life
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Written by: Brian Thomas Littrell, Kristian Carl Marcus Lundin, Martin Karl Sandberg
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release History"Larger Than Life" by Backstreet Boys was released as the second single from their third studio album "Millennium" on September 3, 1999.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, and it reached the top 10 in 14 countries including the UK, Australia, and Canada.
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CompositionThe song's title and lyrics reflect the band's appreciation of their fans, making them feel "larger than life".
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Best SellersThe "Millennium" album, from which "Larger Than Life" comes from, ended up selling over 1.1 million units in its first week, setting a record for the highest sales in one week.
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Award Nominations"Larger Than Life" was nominated for the Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 42nd Grammy Awards.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Larger Than Life", directed by Joseph Kahn, was one of the most expensive ever made – costing over $2.1 million. It featured the band in a futuristic setting and used advanced visual effects for that time.
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Return to PopularityThe song experienced a resurgence in popularity after being included in the setlist for the group's successful Las Vegas residency show "Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life", which ran from 2017 to 2019.
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Co-ExpectantAn interesting trivia about the song is that band member AJ McLean was a co-writer, making it the first Backstreet Boys single to have a band member on the writing credits.
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Pop Culture Influence"Larger Than Life" has been referenced and covered in popular media several times, including renditions in popular TV shows like "Glee" and movies such as "This Is the End".
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Live Performances"Larger Than Life" continues to be a staple in the Backstreet Boys' live performances. The song is a fan hot favorite due to its high energy and catchy refrain.
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