Larger Than Life

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About Larger Than Life

"Larger than Life" is a song by American boy band Backstreet Boys, released on September 3, 1999 as the second single from their third studio album, Millennium. It was written by band member Brian Littrell with Max Martin and Kristian Lundin, who also produced the song along with Rami Yacoub. The song is a "thank you" for their fans' encouragement and devotion. Music critics praised its memorable melody, singalong lyrics and the band's vocal performance. It was also on Blender's list of the 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born. Commercially, the song became a top-ten hit in over 14 countries. The music video, directed by Joseph Kahn, holds a Guinness World Record for the 14th most expensive music video with estimated production costs of over $2,100,000 USD. It also broke the record for longest running #1 on MTV's Total Request Live. 


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2001
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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, see'mon
Wishin' I could thank you in a different way, see'mon
'Cause all of your time spent keeps us alive

[CHORUS ]- repeat

All of your time spent keeps us alive

[CHORUS ]- repeat

Yeah, every time we're down
Yeah, you can make it right
Yeah, and that's what makes you larger than life

[CHORUS ]- repeat

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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: 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.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Composition
The song's title and lyrics reflect the band's appreciation of their fans, making them feel "larger than life".
Best Sellers
The "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.
Award Nominations
"Larger Than Life" was nominated for the Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 42nd Grammy Awards.
Music Video
The 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.
Return to Popularity
The 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.
Co-Expectant
An 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.
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".
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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