Our Top 10 NSYNC Songs list takes a look at one of pop music’s popular boy bands of the 90s and early 2000s. The group consisted of members Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone and Lance Bass. They got their name by using letters from their own names to create an acronym for the group. The group sold over 70 million records. They are one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. The group has won numerous awards during the height of their fame. They were in the Guinness Book of Records for having the fastest selling pop album in history for No Strings Attached. The album sold over one million copies in one day and over two million in one week. They have two albums that have gone diamond (No Strings Attached and Celebrity). Some of their hits include “Bye Bye Bye,” “I Want You Back,” “It’s Gonna Be Me,” “Pop,” “Girlfriend,” “This I Promise You,” “God Must Have Spent A Little More Time on You,” “Tearin’ Up My Heart,” as well as other hit songs.
NSYNC got together because they were one of the “manufactured” pop groups that came out in the 90s. Chris Kirkpatrick met manager Lou Pearlman through a friend. Lou Pearlman promised he would help Chris Kirkpatrick out financially if he could get some guys together to form a group. Chris Kirkpatrick found Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez through a talent agent. They were known for being members of the Mickey Mouse Club. Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick worked together in the past. Lance Bass was the last one to join the group. Justin Timberlake’s vocal coach was the one who recommended that Lance Bass join the group. Once they got together, the rest was history. They went on to become a successful boy band.
They released their self-titled album in 1997. It peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 charts. “I Want You Back,” “Tearin’ Up My Heart,” “Here We Go,” “For the Girl Who Has Everything,” “Together Again,” “God Must Have Spent A Little More Time on You” and “I Drive Myself Crazy.” The album had a slow start, but it ended up selling over 15 million copies.
They would go on to have even greater success with their follow up album No Strings Attached. The album was released in 2000. It peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 charts. It features the singles “Bye Bye Bye,” “I’ll Never Stop,” “It’s Gonna Be Me” and “This I Promise You.” This album sold so well that they were in the Guinness Book of Records for the fastest selling pop album in history. The album would go on to sell over 11 million copies.
Celebrity was released in 2001. It peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 charts. The album featured the singles “Pop,” “Gone” and “Girlfriend.” The album went on to sell over 10 million copies. After the release of Celebrity, the group members decided to take a hiatus. Justin Timberlake went on to have a solo career and become an actor. JC Chasez had a solo career and became a judge on a reality show. Joey Fatone became an actor and game show host. Lance Bass wanted to be an astronaut at a point. He was featured on reality shows. Justin Timberlake was basically the only one with a successful solo career.
NSYNC was very successful while they were together. They were able to compete with Backstreet Boys, Hanson, 98 Degrees, LFO, O-Town as well as other groups. They were able to keep up with their competitors. They may have broke up, but they were a great group while they were together. Our Top 10 NSYNC Songs list will feature their best songs.
# 10 – I Want You Back
The first song on our Top 10 NSYNC Songs list is “I Want You Back” from their self-titled album. The song has a pop and dance beat. The unrequited song is about someone who wants the woman he loves to come back to him. Most of us have been in a situation where we want the person we love to come back to us. This song takes listeners on a journey describing how it feels to lose the person and long to have the person back. If you are dealing with a breakup, you can listen to this song. It will be refreshing to know that you aren’t alone in this situation. This is the track that helped put NSYNC into orbit. This song was a hit for the pop act.
The music is surprisingly upbeat considering it’s a song about a man who wants his woman to come back to him. The music has a 90s pop beat. It has a classic sound without sounding dated. They invite you to dance along with them. This type of song will never get old. You may find yourself moving around as soon as you hear it. The music sounds computer-generated, but you can still move around to it. The song sounds similar to Backstreet Boys dance songs. Max Martin worked with both groups so it’s not a surprise that the melody is similar to their songs. Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez take the lead on this song. They sound soulful while they are singing the lyrics. Justin Timberlake is clearly channeling his inner Michael Jackson while he’s singing. He had star quality even on their debut single. JC Chasez sounds like he’s been singing for a long time. It’s hard to believe this is his debut single. He has pretty good runs that you wouldn’t expect to hear from him.
# 9 – Tearin’ Up My Heart
The next song on our Top 10 NSYNC Songs list is “Tearin’ Up My Heart” from their self-titled album. The song has a pop and dance sound. The lovelorn song is about a man who has a broken heart about a woman. He loves her, but he’s not sure if she feels the same way he does about her. He’s in pain thinking about her because he can’t be with her. He’s suffering when she’s around and when she’s gone. Have you found yourself in a situation where you aren’t sure how someone feels about you? The lyrics will describe how it feels to want someone who doesn’t necessarily want you the same way. It’s hard dealing with one-sided love. Teenagers were the group’s target audience so they would be the ones to relate to the track. Adults could relate to the lyrics as well because they also deal with one-sided love.
“Tearin’ Up My Heart” is what pop music is all about. It has everything that’s needed in order to create a successful pop song. It has a catchy beat that will have you up and moving around. If you listen carefully, you will notice this song sounds similar to our previous entry. Max Martin co-wrote this song so it’s not a surprise that the songs sound similar to each other. Here is some trivia about this song. The song was originally offered to the Backstreet Boys, but the group turned it down. NSYNC recorded the song. The music is more energetic than “I Want You Back.” The drums and synths drive the beat and give it that vibrant sound.
The music will take you back to a simpler time. Chris Kirkpatrick joined Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez on lead vocals. He didn’t have a big part in the song, but you can hear him singing. He is the high tenor on the track. His vocals are stacked on the track. He’s not in the song long, but he makes a difference. It’s nice to hear someone else singing in their songs. Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez are fantastic in the lead roles. They sing in time with the beat. Their harmonies are perfection. Their harmonies keep the song from being a cheesy pop song.
# 8 – Pop
The novelty song is from the Celebrity album. The song has a pop beat. The playful song is about the critics making fun of pop music. NSYNC were one of the biggest pop groups in music when this song was released. They had to deal with a lot of backlash because boy bands weren’t taken seriously as singers. The group decided to flip the narrative in their favor. They wanted to be in on the joke so they wanted to poke fun at themselves. This song came out after the monster success of the No Strings Attached album. This was the track that had to get people talking about them. It’s not a song that people outside of music can relate to, but it’s a track to listen to if you want to hear them talking about what they go through as pop stars.
This song shouldn’t be taken seriously. You do get a chance to hear the anger in their voices as they talk about people who say things about pop stars. Hearing them talk about the “ice around their necks” may come off as cocky and arrogant. You might find yourself rolling your eyes at that particular line. With that said, the song is something different. The music has a futuristic sound. It’s definitely not similar to their other songs so that’s a plus for the group.
This track will stand out among their songs. Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez sing the song with a lot of attitude. Justin Timberlake did his beatboxing, which he would go on to do throughout his career. The rest of the guys harmonized well in the background. Their harmonies are a pleasant surprise in a song like this track. JC Chasez deserves his flowers too. He sings the songs too but tends to take a backseat to Justin Timberlake. JC Chasez holds little notes while they are singing. You may not expect to hear that in a song like this one.
# 7 – I Drive Myself Crazy
The emotional song is from the self-titled album. The song has a pop beat. The regretful song is about a man who is going crazy because he dumped his girlfriend and he wants her back. He thinks about her all of the time and it drives him crazy. People tend to regret when they break up with someone. They think about them all of the time, but realize they are too late to make it right. The lyrics give you an inside look of what a person goes through when they regret the decision of breaking up with someone. Can you relate to this feeling? If you can relate to what the guys are saying, this is your song. This is the type of song that will make you think about the decisions you make.
“I Drive Myself Crazy” is the first ballad on our list. NSYNC have a lot of upbeat dance songs. They slowed things down with this track. This tender song is proof the group can sing emotional songs like this one. The music is also different from their other tracks. It has a nice and slow groove. The song doesn’t sound like their other tracks. Chris Kirkpatrick sings lead on this song.
He doesn’t get to sing lead too often so it was a nice change. His tone was perfect for this track. He soars to heights unknown vocally. This song is an example of how underrated Chris Kirkpatrick is as a singer. He deserved a chance to sing more because he did a wonderful job singing lead on this track. You won’t find him singing lead too often on their songs. This song might not be the first one you think of when you think of their tracks, but this is a beautiful song that’s worth checking out. The group has their chance to showcase their soulful voices.
# 6 – This I Promise You
The sweet song is from the No Strings Attached album. The track has a pop beat. The hopeful song is about promising to love someone forever. The song explains that you will love someone for the rest of your life. If you interpret it as a love song, you could use it as a wedding song. You can picture someone walking down the aisle to this song. The lyrics are versatile so the song doesn’t have to just be about people in love. This song could be about a family member or a friend who needs hope. They need to be reassured that someone’s promise means something to them. The lyrics to this song are meaningful. NSYNC make you believe they will take you in their arms to make you feel secure.
Richard Marx wrote this song and it sounds similar to one of his ballads. The music is soft and romantic. You will be in a trance listening to the music. This is a song that will inspire you to get on the dance floor with someone you love. If you love to listen to romantic pop songs, you are in for a treat. This song will touch your soul. It will give you chills thinking about someone being there for you the way they describe it in the song. We don’t know about you, but we would love someone to feel this way about us. NSYNC get the chance to show their tender side on this song.
Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez work well together on this track. Justin Timberlake sings the song in falsetto while JC Chasez holds notes throughout the song. JC Chasez turns the song into a power ballad after the bridge. The group wasn’t taken seriously as singers, but this song should quiet the criticism because their vocals are flawless on this song. You may find yourself putting this song on repeat just so it won’t end.
# 5 – Bye Bye Bye
The next song on Our Top 10 NSYNC Songs list is “Bye Bye Bye” from the No Strings Attached album. The track has a pop beat. The frustrated song is about a man who has reached the end of his rope with the person he’s dating. He’s ready to leave the relationship. He tells her that he is finished with her. The song is a kiss off to the woman who hurt him. Anyone who is ready to end a relationship with someone may want to sing along with the group. This is one of the hit singles from the hugely popular album. The group wanted to stand out from other boy bands and this song helped them do that.
“Bye Bye Bye” is a dance-driven song. The music is full of energy and life. The music is infectious and there’s no way you will sit still through it. The musical arrangement is stellar. The instrumentation is out of this world. The kicking drumbeat is phenomenal. You couldn’t ask for a better drumbeat for this song. The synthesizer and keyboards are a highlight in the music. The music caters to the group’s vocals very well. Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez sing the song with grit.
They have a lot of anger in their voices as they sing about the end of a relationship. JC Chasez holds notes after the bridge. He was able to keep up with the music while holding the notes. Justin Timberlake sang in time with the beat. He never missed a beat. They harmonize very well on this song.
# 4 – God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You
The tender song is from their self-titled album. The song has a pop beat. The heartfelt song is about a man who feels that the woman in his life changed it in a good way. He considers her an angel. This is a moving tribute to the woman in his life. He’s shocked that he’s with a good person. He believes God spent more time creating her than anyone else. This is a nice change of pace for the group. This is a different type of love song. It could have sounded sappy in the wrong hands. NSYNC were the right group to handle this song. The lyrics are so pure and sweet. They may bring tears to your eyes.
The lyrics don’t have to just be about a couple. The song could be about any type of loving relationship. You can interpret the lyrics either way you want. It’s up to you how the lyrics will affect you. The music is soothing and relaxing. It will give you a chance to focus on their impeccable vocals. JC Chasez and Justin Timberlake show their soulful sides once again on this track. They performed runs and little notes throughout the song. They remain in character with this song. They do a convincing job singing about a woman who means so much to them. This song sounds different from their other tracks. You can forget this song is on their debut album. They sound like seasoned singers on this song.
# 3 – Girlfriend
The flirty song is from the Celebrity album. The song has a pop, hip-hop and r&b beat. The bouncy song is self-explanatory. It’s about a man who wants someone to be his girlfriend. He tells her what he would do for her if she would be his girlfriend. He wants to treat her better than she’s ever been treated before. He wants her to know that her boyfriend won’t treat her the way he would. The song has a similar theme to Joe’s hit “All the Things (You’re Man Won’t Do)” and Babyface’s “Chivalry.” This is the type of theme that never gets old.
The Neptunes wrote and produced this track for the group. This wouldn’t be the last time the Neptunes worked with Justin Timberlake. They would go on to work with him on his solo projects. This song will hit you as soon as the beat drops. If you are familiar with the Neptunes sound, you will instantly recognize it. This track has the Neptunes production written all over it. Their songs combine pop, r&b and hip-hop music. They were an unlikely duo to work with the group, but it was a match made in heaven. This song gave the group a chance to stray away from their pop sound.
They took a chance because it was their bread and butter. It was a chance that paid off because they could sing this type of music as well. JC Chasez and Justin Timberlake sing the song in their lower registers. It was a different choice because they usually sing in their upper registers. This energetic song will stay in your head long after it’s over. The Neptunes produced the remix to this song that features Nelly. The remix is an overdubbing with Nelly’s rap added in the song, but it’s just as good as this version.
# 2 – It’s Gonna Be Me
The cautionary song is from the No Strings Attached album. It has a pop sound. The reflective song is about a man telling a woman that he’s not like the other men who hurt her. She has been hurt before so she’s not ready to move on with her life. He assures her that he will wait for her to be ready. He’s confident and thinks she will choose him. The lyrics will touch your heart. The lyrics tell a beautiful tale about a man who will always wait for the woman he loves. Every woman would love to hear a man tell her that he will love her forever. He lets her know that she will choose him. A man has to be confident to guarantee that he will get the woman he wants.
There aren’t enough words in the world to describe how catchy this song is. The music is fire. The electric drum and bass guitar are smoking hot. The song has hard piano chords to drive the beat. The production on this track is explosive. The song is very radio friendly. You can hear it on radio. The song was recorded years ago, but it sounds like it was just released. The music will never sound dated. Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez sound so passionate in the song. They allow each other the room to shine on this song. JC Chasez gets a thumbs up for holding notes in the song.
# 1 – Gone
The number one song on our Top 10 NSYNC Songs list is “Gone” from the Celebrity album. The song has a pop, soul and r&b beat. The bitter song is about a man talking about losing the woman he loves. He talks about how he can’t get her off of his mind. He can’t believe that she’s gone. This song was a change for the group. If you are a fan of the group, you know that Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez would sing lead on their tracks. They changed things up for this track. Justin Timberlake decided to sing this song on his own.
As we said, this song is different for the group. This is a stripped down song, which allows listeners to focus on the vocals and not the music. A lot of NSYNC’s songs rely heavily on the explosive pop music. This track relied on strong vocals. The music is soft and takes a backseat to Justin Timberlake’s vocals. He sings the song with a lot of soul. He sings with grit in his voice as well. He does runs and holds little notes that he didn’t do in their previous songs. If you listen closely, you will notice the rest of the group isn’t in the song. It sounds like Justin Timberlake is the only vocalist on the track. His voice sounds stacked to give off the illusion that the rest of the group is in the song. Speaking of the song, here is a little trivia about it. Justin Timberlake wrote this song for Michael Jackson. He turned down the track and NSYNC decided to record it for their album. Justin Timberlake is trying to capture Michael Jackson’s nuances on this track so it makes sense that he wrote the song for him.
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