I want it that way
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"I Want It That Way" is a 1999 pop ballad by the Backstreet Boys that became one of their signature hits and a defining song of late-1990s boy band pop.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| I want it that way canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T19671481 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: I want it that way Context triple: [I Want It That Way, hasChorusLyric, I want it that way]
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A.
How I Got This Way
"How I Got This Way" is a memoir by television personality Regis Philbin in which he reflects on his life, career, and the people and experiences that shaped him.
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B.
Any Way You Want It
"Any Way You Want It" is a 1964 rock and roll single by the British band The Dave Clark Five, known for its energetic beat and catchy chorus during the height of the British Invasion.
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C.
Any Way You Want It
"Any Way You Want It" is a high-energy rock song by the American band Journey, best known for its catchy chorus and enduring popularity as a classic rock radio staple.
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D.
How Do U Want It
"How Do U Want It" is a hit 1996 hip-hop single by 2Pac featuring K-Ci & JoJo, known for its smooth R&B-influenced sound and provocative lyrics.
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E.
The Way I Am
"The Way I Am" is a pop song by American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth, featured on his 2018 album "Voicenotes" and known for its candid lyrics about self-acceptance and fame.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: I want it that way Target entity description: "I Want It That Way" is a 1999 pop ballad by the Backstreet Boys that became one of their signature hits and a defining song of late-1990s boy band pop.
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A.
How I Got This Way
"How I Got This Way" is a memoir by television personality Regis Philbin in which he reflects on his life, career, and the people and experiences that shaped him.
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B.
Any Way You Want It
"Any Way You Want It" is a high-energy rock song by the American band Journey, best known for its catchy chorus and enduring popularity as a classic rock radio staple.
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C.
Any Way You Want It
"Any Way You Want It" is a 1964 rock and roll single by the British band The Dave Clark Five, known for its energetic beat and catchy chorus during the height of the British Invasion.
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D.
How Do U Want It
"How Do U Want It" is a hit 1996 hip-hop single by 2Pac featuring K-Ci & JoJo, known for its smooth R&B-influenced sound and provocative lyrics.
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E.
The Way I Am
"The Way I Am" is a popular indie-pop love song by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, known for its sweet, minimalist style and use in various commercials and TV shows.
- F. None of above. chosen
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