We've Got It Goin' On

Backstreet Boys

About We've Got It Goin' On

"We've Got It Goin' On" is the debut single by American boy band Backstreet Boys. It was released on September 5, 1995 as the lead single from their self-titled debut album. The song was recorded at Cheiron Studios in Sweden during the period of December 26, 1994 and January 7, 1995. It was written and produced by Max Martin and his then-mentor Denniz Pop, with extra writing from Herbert Crichlow and was later included in the US album and achieved success worldwide. The single peaked at number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 20 weeks on the chart. The single was released across Europe, where it reached the top 10 in several countries, like Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Scotland, Switzerland and the UK. On the Eurochart Hot 100, "We've Got It Goin' On" peaked at number 5. 


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Everybody grove to the music
Everybody jam

Oh, hey

We've been waiting so long
Just can't hold it back no more
Creepin' up and down now
It's time for me to let it go
If you really wanna see
What we can do for you
Send the crazy wildin' static
Sing it

Jam on 'cause Backstreet's got it
Come on now everybody
We've got it goin' on for years

Jam on 'cause Backstreet's got it
Come on now everybody
We've got it goin' on for years

We've got it goin' on for years
We've got it goin' on for years

Well I'm creepin' up on your left
Straight up funky when I get with you
Keep it ruthless when I get wet
Keep the party packed in my corner
Tough like granite to keep the crowd hype
Get up on this just to get right
What you want is what you gonna get
Backstreet's got the special effects, uh

If you really wanna see
What we can do for you, oh
I'll send the crazy wildin' static
Sing it

Jam on 'cause Backstreet's got it
Come on now everybody
We've got it goin' on for years

Jam on 'cause Backstreet's got it
Come on now everybody
We've got it goin' on for years

We've got it goin' on for years
We've got it goin' on for years

We've been waiting so long
Just can't hold it back no more
(Just can't hold it back no more)
Creepin' up and down now
It's time for me to let it go
It's time for me to let it go

Jam on, jam on

Everybody groove to the music
Everybody jam

Everybody groove to the music
Everybody jam

Jam on 'cause Backstreet's got it
Come on now everybody
We've got it goin' on for years

Jam on 'cause Backstreet's got it
Come on now everybody
We've got it goin' on for years

We've got it goin' on

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Backstreet Boys

The Backstreet Boys (sometimes referred to as BSB) are an American vocal harmony group, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. The group consists of A. J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, and Brian Littrell. They rose to fame with their debut international album, Backstreet Boys (1996). In the following year, they released their second international album Backstreet's Back (1997) and their debut album in the United States which continued the group's success worldwide. They rose to superstardom with their third studio album Millennium (1999) and its follow-up album, Black & Blue (2000). more »

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Written by: HERBERT CRICHLOW, KRISTER VOLLE DAG, MARTIN KARL SANDBERG

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Details
"We've Got It Goin' On" was released by the Backstreet Boys as their debut single in the U.S. on September 5, 1995.
Songwriters and Producers
It was written and produced by Max Martin and Denniz Pop, two renowned music producers from Sweden who have worked with several popular artists.
Chart Performance
Despite being the Backstreet Boys' first single, it only peaked at No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S.
Success in Europe
Outside of the U.S., however, "We've Got It Goin' On" was a major hit. It peaked within the top 10 in several countries, reaching No. 3 in the UK and No. 4 in Germany.
First Album
The song was included on the band's first international album, "Backstreet Boys," and their U.S. debut album titled "Backstreet's Back."
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Alan Calzatti, features the group's members playing basketball, dancing, and performing the song in an empty warehouse setting.
Debut Showcase
"We've Got It Goin' On" was the first single to introduce the band's pop-meets-R&B sound that defined their career in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Song Version
There are two versions of this song - one that is more pop-oriented, released in the U.S., and a remix version that has more of a dance beat, released internationally.
Grammy Nomination
This song earned the Backstreet Boys their first Grammy nomination - "Best New Artist" - in 1996.
Anniversary Release
To celebrate the song's 20th anniversary in 2015, the band released a special acoustic version of "We've Got It Goin' On."

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