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"Tearin' Up My Heart" is a song by American boy band NSYNC, from their eponymous debut studio album, 'N Sync (1997). The song was written by Max Martin and the producer Kristian Lundin. It was released by BMG Ariola in Germany on February 10, 1997, and by RCA Records in the United States on June 30, 1998, as the second single from the album. A dance-pop and teen pop song, it contains a pop-sounding melody, a strong beat, and a funk-styled pre-verse breakdown, with vocal harmonies performed during the refrain. The lyrics depict the ambiguous future of a romantic relationship.
Upon release, "Tearin' Up My Heart" received mixed reviews from music critics; some praised the production, while other reviewers criticized the vocals and lyrics. The song peaked at number four on the German Singles Chart, number nine on the UK Singles Chart, and number 59 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was certified silver in the United Kingdom. The Stefan Ruzowitzky-directed music video depicts the NSYNC members performing inside a warehouse, and was nominated for three categories at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards. NSYNC performed "Tearin' Up My Heart" in several concerts, and at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards and the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival with Britney Spears and Ariana Grande respectively.
"Tearin' Up My Heart" was originally pitched for the Backstreet Boys to record, but was instead given to NSYNC. It was written by Max Martin and the producer Kristian Lundin in a three day period after the band's debut single "I Want You Back" started appearing on several European charts. Their German record label BMG Ariola, wanted the next single to sound similar to "I Want You Back", but catered towards an American audience. "Tearin' Up My Heart" was recorded at Cheiron Studios in 1996] Lundin overslept on the recording day and was subsequently awoken by Martin and Denniz Pop. NSYNC arrived in Stockholm during the previous night for one day, before being scheduled in Germany the next morning. The song's recording occurred throughout the night until 6 a.m. without any rest breaks, with JC Chasez as the final member to perform the concluding takes. NSYNC were excited about "Tearin' Up My Heart", with Chasez stating that it would help bookend their concerts with "two hit songs". "Tearin' Up My Heart" was released in Germany as a CD single on February 10, 1997. In the United States, the song was distributed on contemporary hit radio and rhythmic contemporary radio stations on June 23, 1998. It was released in Australia as NSYNC's second single in March 1999, and in the United Kingdom as a CD and cassette single on June 14, 1999.
Musically, "Tearin' Up My Heart" is a dance-pop and teen pop song, with a pop-sounding melody and a funk-styled pre-verse breakdown. It contains a hook, a "hard-hitting beat", and a refrain with vocal harmonies provided by the NSYNC members. Chasez provides the lead vocals in the song, while Justin Timberlake performs the vocals in the second verse. The lyrics depict the ambiguous future of a romantic relationship, with Chasez stating that they represent "the double-edged sword of love".
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