#*nsync reunion

While JT may have been angry at the time, he did go on to ask 97.1 AMP Radio listeners what they really expected from the former Disney sweetheart. “She's declaring her womanhood. Let her do her thing, man... I don't have anything to say about that, but she got y'all's attention! This was not the Grammys, this was not the Oscars, this was the VMAs.” That is right. There have been other shock inducing performances. “This was where Madonna came out in a wedding dress and humped the stage. This is where Britney did the striptease. This is where you do it,” Justin noted. The world clearly was not ready for that though.

Kirkpatrick went on to say that he didn’t really understand the performance, which many people clearly agree with. Miley had social media in an uproar and people are still talking about the twerking travesty. While Miley may have been trying to “out-weird” people and add a shock factor to her performance, Kirkpatrick explained that’s not what it should be about. “It’s about the music and the kids wanna see you out there doing your songs and just being you. I’m sure she’s a great girl, but I’m disappointed.”

But enough about Miley, can we just have an *NSYNC reunion tour? Please and thank you.

Timberlake reportedly said: "Hey man, listen. I’m getting this award and they have given me a pile of time to perform and we started our careers at MTV and I think we should get the band back together."

Timberlake also wanted the reunion to be a surprise for the night, however, there’s no such thing as hiding things from the Internet. Before long Twitter was going off and rumours started flying. 

Timberlake, Chasez, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick and Lance Bass seemed to fall right back into it like no time had passed between them, according to Chasez.

It showed in the short band performance. It was a glorious 90-second reunion. It was enough to set off every 90s kid around the world. Chasez points out, however, that each member of the band were involved primarily for Timberlake’s sake.

Despite the very short performance killing it with the audience and everyone worldwide, they maintain that no *N Sync tour is directly ahead for any of then.

Never fear! The Internet has a habit of sniffing these things out.

10. “I Drive Myself Crazy,” *NSYNC, 1998: This kooky track focuses on how love makes us crazy, “I drive myself crazy, loving you the way that I do.” And while I do love this song, I think the video featuring the five guys paddling around a mental institution in silk pajamas was really the highlight.

9. “God Must Have Spent A Little More Time On You,” *NSYNC, 1998: This song made young girls swoon and dream of their first loves. The lyrics were sweet, the melody was catchy, and JC and Justin made the absolute perfect crooners. “In all of creation, all things great and small; you are the one that surpasses them all. More precious than any diamond or pearl, they broke the mold when you came in this world.” It was later covered by country band Alabama. Obviously, there was no comparison, because comparing *NSYNC to anything country is like pitting a hotdog against a steak; it’s just not a fair fight.

8. “Tearin’ Up My Heart,” *NSYNC, 1998: “Tearin’ Up My Heart” is the first song that I really remember hearing by the fab-5. It was this song that kick-started my love affair with *NSYNC. “Baby I don’t understand, just why we can’t be lovers. Things are getting out of hand, tryin’ too much, but baby we can win.” Ah those words spoke to young me in ways that I still don’t fully understand!

7. “It’s Gonna Be Me,” No Strings Attached, 2000: Every song on my list thus far has been a track from *NSYNC’s self-titled, freshman album. For good reason: it was a fabulous creation and is what introduced us to the five cutie pies. But it is certainly not their only album worth mentioning. With their second album came a more mature sound, a sound which the guys had more control over. And “It’s Gonna Be Me” was a fun, catchy tune that was coupled with an awesome video complete with the guys dancing as puppets on strings and being hot in a weird, trippy room. “You’ve got no choice, babe, but to move on, and you know, there ain’t no time to waste.” Ah, so poignant! Great advice, fellas!

  6. “For The Girl Who Has Everything,” *NSYNC, 1998: “For The Girl” was not released as a single, so only true fans know about this one. This song made me believe in love when I was a girl on the cusp of womanhood. I dreamed that someday the man [boy] of my dreams would sing this song to me. In fact, I had hoped it would just be JC singing it to me, since he sang the entire song (on the album version, anyway). “But the only thing you dream of-money can’t buy for you…ohh…and in my dreams I make your wish come true.” Swoooooooon.

5. “Gone,” Celebrity, 2001: I think this song was really the most indicative of *NSYNC’s artistic growth. It was bluesy, jazzy, and deep; and the video was minimalist with most of the shots just of the guys in black and white. “I’ve been sitting here, can’t get you off my mind, I’ve tried my best to be a man and be strong. I drove myself insane wishing I could touch your face, but the truth, remains, you’re gone.” I was never a huge Justin fan, but this song almost made me switch teams.

4. “I Want You Back,” *NSYNC, 1998: I mean, come on, you knew this was going to be here sooner or later. “I Want You Back” is what brought *NSYNC to our attention. The video showed us a group of five absurdly talented, cute, fresh-faced guys who could move, sing, and melt hearts all in one instant. “It’s hard to say I’m sorry. It’s hard to make the things I did undone. A lesson I’ve learned too well for sure.” No, the lyrics aren’t groundbreaking. But they’re catchy, and when you’re listening to pop music, that’s really what you’re looking for.

  3. “Bye Bye Bye,” No Strings Attached, 2000: This song. I mean, come on. Phenomenal. The guys had begun their transition to more mature songs and themes, and “Bye Bye Bye” was no exception. “I loved you endlessly, when you weren’t there for me. So now it’s time to leave and make it alone.” The guys were singing about heart break, love, and empowerment. And the video was just beyond amazing.

  2. “This I Promise You,” No Strings Attached, 2000: “Promise” is my favorite *NSYNC ballad. It is such a beautiful song and one that I used to listen to on repeat and imagine my future boyfriend/husband serenading me with. “I’ve loved you forever, in lifetimes before. And I promise you never, will you hurt anymore. I give you my word, I give you my heart. This is a battle we’ve won. And with this vow, forever has now begun.” Ahhh it still gets me all hot and bothered!

1. “Pop,” Celebrity, 2001: I have a feeling this is going to be a controversial choice, but I stand by it. Celebrity was the final album released by the group, and it was laced with their own original songs, ideas, and music. JC and Justin took ownership of this project and it highlighted their frustration with the music world not taking them seriously. “Sick and tired of hearing all these people talk about, ‘what’s the deal with this pop-life and when is it gonna fade out?’ The thing you got to realize what we doing is not a trend, we got the gift of melody, we gonna bring it to the end.” I loved this song instantly. *NSYNC was different from the other “mass-produced” boy bands of their day. They were actually talented musicians, composers, and lyricists. They had creative input on their music, where as bands like the Backstreet Boys and 98° just sang what was written FOR them. This is what gave *NSYNC an edge of superiority.

  There you have it! My Pop ten *NSYNC songs! Now, I just really need them to go through with this reunion on Sunday so that my heart doesn’t break into a million pieces. Just kidding. Maybe.