I Want It That Way

You are my fire

The one, desire

Believe when I say

I want it that way

But we are two worlds apart

Can't reach to your heart

When you say

I want it that way

Tell me why, ain't nothin' but a heartache

Tell me why, ain't nothin' but a mistake

Tell me why, I never wanna hear you say

I want it that way

Am I your fire?

Your one, desire

Yes, I know it's too late

But I want it that way

Tell me why, ain't nothin' but a heartache

Tell me why, ain't nothin' but a mistake

Tell me why, I never wanna hear you say

I want it that way

Now I can see that we're falling apart

From the way that it used to be, yeah

No matter the distance, I want you to know

Deep down inside of me

You are my fire

The one, desire

You are, you are

You are

Don't wanna hear you say

Ain't nothin' but a heartache

Ain't nothin' but a mistake

Don't wanna hear you say

I never wanna hear you say

I want it that way

Tell me why, ain't nothin' but a heartache

Tell me why, ain't nothin but a mistake

Tell me why, I never wanna hear you say

I want it that way

'Cause I want it that way