That Way

Album: Eternal Atake (2020)
Charted: 47 20
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Songfacts®:

  • Here, Lil Uzi Vert raps about his lascivious lifestyle, mixing in some references to his wealth. During the pre-chorus he alludes to his desire to remain a successful rapper for a long time.

    I don't wanna go out bad, don't wanna go out sad, not that way

    The pre-chorus leads to the hook where Uzi Vert flips Backstreet Boys' 1999 single "I Want It That Way."
  • The melody from the boy band's song guides Uzi's flow during his verses as he rap-sings about his sexual exploits. But while "I Want It That Way" is about the emotional side of a romance, Uzi's rhymes are much more hedonistic.

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