Chances Lyrics
What if I never run into you?
What if you never smiled at me?
What if I had noticed you too?
And you never showed up where I happened to be
[Pre-Chorus: Nick]
What's a girl like you doing in a place like this?
On a quiet night, what are the odds?
What's a guy like me doing in a place like this?
I could have just walked by, who would have thought?
[Chorus: Brian]
What are the chances that we'd end up dancing?
Like two in a million, like once in a life
I could have found you, put my arms around you
Like two in a million, like once in a life
What are the chances?
[Verse 2: AJ]
What if I hadn't asked for your name?
And time hadn't stopped when you said it to me? Oh
Of all of the plans that I could have made
Of all of the nights that I couldn't sleep, oh
[Pre-Chorus: AJ and Nick]
What's a girl like you doing in a place like this?
In a crowded room, what are the odds?
(What's a guy like me doing in a place like this?)
Getting close to you, but here we are
What are the chances that we'd end up dancing?
Like two in a million, like once in a life
That I could have found you, put my arms around you
Like two in a million, like once in a life
What are the chances?
[Bridge: Howie and Kevin]
Is it love? Is it fate?
Who am I? Who's to say?
Don't know exactly what it means (Ooh, oh, yeah)
''Is it love? Is it fate?''
''Where it leads, who can say?''
''Maybe you and I were meant to be''
[Chorus: Nick and Brian]
What, what
What are the chances that we'd end up dancing?
Two in a million, once in a life
That I could have found you, put my arms around you (My arms around you)
Two in a million (It's like two in a million), once in a life, yeah (Woah)
What are the chances? (What are the chances?)
Two in a million, once in a life
What are the chances? (What are the chances?)
Two in a million, once in a life
What if I never run into you?
And what if you never smiled at me?
About
“Chances” is a love song describing a serendipitous encounter between a boy and a girl that blossoms into a loving relationship. The boy is expressing his gratitude at being so lucky.
The Backstreet Boys stick to their strengths in terms of music and lyrics; every member gets to show off their pipes over a minimal, almost acoustic production. Much like the lead single “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”, this follow-up also incorporates elements of EDM into their customary pop sound.
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In an interview with US Magazine, Howie Dorough said:
When this group started 26 years ago—and through all the highs and lows of our career—we’ve had to learn it wasn’t about us as individuals but about what’s best for the group,”
Brian Littrell added:
The journey is ongoing with us and there is so much left to do. We’re living the next chapter that hasn’t been told yet, and that’s exciting.”
- 2.Nobody Else
- 4.New Love
- 5.Passionate
- 7.Chances
- 8.No Place
- 9.Chateau
- 10.The Way It Was
- 12.OK
- 13.Said I Love You
- 14.Do You Remember
- 15.Best Days