1500 strangers sing "I Want It That Way" (Backstreet Boys)

USA, UK & Ireland, Pub Choir are coming to you in Aug/Sep 2024 for a night of casual singing that might just low-key change your life!
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On January 30th, 2019, 1500 strangers packed into The Tivoli in Brisbane to learn 'I Want It That Way' in 3-part harmony in 90 minutes.
This is the result!
Filmed and edited by Sleepy Mountain Films
Arranged, taught, mixed by Astrid Jorgensen
Accompanied by Waveney Yasso on guitar
Filmed with permission.

[@someone-gg4rs]

Me: I'm terrified of the Backstreet Boys Therapist: Tell me why

[@RazorIance]

Therapist: nOW NuMbEr Five FTFY

[@myacarton]

PFFTTT

[@chickentakeover2076]

Me: It isn’t anything but a heart ache

[@laurenspring1628]

Screams

[@melanieavendano1848]

Me: cowers in a corner

[@creme_chataigne1791]

Therapy: expensive Listening to 1500 strangers singing I want it that way: totally free

[@jimjimmers8571]

1500 suspects of a murder*

[@failedabortion628]

Pauline Jolly hotel: trivago

[@FridaJo_]

Ikr. Okay so I am doing the talent show, and I just got the audition date, and I almost had a panic attack. Listening to this just filled my heart with happiness :)

[@openworld1566]

@@FridaJo_ wat show will you participate in?

[@FridaJo_]

@@openworld1566 Oh it's for the school haha. I'm singing (forgot if I mentioned it in the last comment)

[@Sanches7557]

“It was number 1369, he killed my brother”

[@Amongusburger]

Number 1369 will be long gone before the police can find number 1369

[@teeganmorris3268]

“Oh I forgot about that part “

[@SaurabhKudterkar]

For fuck's sake can we please stop spamming the same joke?

[@JonathanLundkvist]

@@SaurabhKudterkar No.

I laughed out loud at this also

[@Honseee]

"Backstreet boys, I'm familiar" Jake Peralta, Brooklyn 99

[@user-nc4yb8rd3g]

“Ain’t nothing but a mistake” “Now number 5”

[@mikey9997]

Chills literal chills

[@laurence324]

Omg I forgot about that part

[@elizabeth1927]

I love seeing b99 fans in the wild!

[@user-nc4yb8rd3g]

Elizabeth Nah I just saw that one clip. I’m more of a The Office guy

[@bianxanicole8395]

MMHB you’ve just gained automatic husband points from every girl on the planet

[@lilzone7257]

"1,500 people, 1,500 people killed my brother." "Oh, i forgot about that."

[@DavidRosstheawesome]

Person 583 killed my brother

[@kryielight-450]

Dave Ross Jesus how hated that brother was if he was killed by 1500 people

[@nick1077]

A literal army to kill one person ???

[@3mma]

this is golden

[@FridaJo_]

Oh my god yes

[@kinguman308]

the fact that 1500 strangers got together and sang a 3 part harmony is insane

[@bedrock30_]

Ikr my choir heart is so proud

[@ideology8230]

@@bedrock30_This is staged

[@bedrock30_]

@@ideology8230 Doesn't make it any less great

[@ideology8230]

@@bedrock30_ This has been rehearsed many times

[@bedrock30_]

@@ideology8230 It's still impressive to have that many people in a choir

[@MJspidey]

*-Number one, could you please sing the opening to “i want it that way”* - _Really? Okay, You are, my fire_ - *number two keep it going* - _the one desire_ - *number three?* - _believe when i say_ - *NUMBER FOUR* - _i want it that way_ - *TELL ME WHYYY* - _ain’t nothing but a heartache_ - *TEEEELL ME WHY* - _ain’t nothing but a mistake_ - *Now number five* - _I never wanna hear you say_ - *WOOO* - _i want it that way_

[@hannam977]

Chills, literally chills

[@redditorsassemble7144]

It was number five, number five killed my brother

[@MJspidey]

omg i forgot about that part

[@yvh6065]

@@MJspidey *plays the b99 intro*

[@Mia.S13]

I just realised that they cut out part of the song in B99, sounds better that way lol.

[@sararafe9826]

All these comments quoting Brooklyn nine nine are causing chills. Literal chills

[@jacearrigali2497]

it was number five....

[@klara5498]

phewww you’re good

[@gdasdgas]

Dude genius

[@shloka307]

sara rafe 😂😂😂

[@danielatorres4160]

It was number 5. Number 5 killed her brother.

[@amberdirkzwager5841]

I can’t hear the song without thinking: “and now number five” 😂

[@ataleoftwomeows8086]

So original 😂🙄

[@amberdirkzwager5841]

ya gurl kimmy yess I know right😂😂

[@amberdirkzwager5841]

Geonic Publico they all saw Brooklyn nine-nine, so did I ahaha

[@cupof2029]

So true😂

[@amberdirkzwager5841]

CupOf태 yess hahah

[@shafayat77]

2:30 This part, where they all change the scale of the song, gives me legit chills.

[@petrospapag]

literal chills?

[@mkdaario4395]

@@petrospapag Literal chills dude

[@leongergen1972]

@Agent_Curlyhair gosh I forgot about that part

[@MyPetLynx]

2:59 That harmonizing was actually beautiful

[@darrenchan7652]

I wrote my thesis statement today

[@rileighculhane2967]

It was number five, number five killed my brother

[@melu0o]

Oh my god, I completely forgot about that part

[@malyndahsexotics1543]

@@rileighculhane2967 I dont understand

[@elghazihiba5059]

Beep Boop I’m here for this comment

[@jaely0]

Dude I literally instantly thought of Brooklyn Nine-Nine when I saw the title of this video

[@Kupparashin]

I can't hear the song without adding NOW NUMBER 5

[@kumarasinghehiumi5117]

animeclub unknow omg!!

[@boyo7494]

animeclub unknow please tell me you heard of this song before b99

[@Kupparashin]

@@boyo7494 indeed B99 came from nowhere in the middle of my life

[@jepao]

THATS SO TRUE! lol

[@sarahm3010]

I know right 😂😂

[@rosaline7335]

People being able to stand close together and not having to wear masks. Me: wow, I forgot about that part!

[@SpyrosKoronis]

"It was number 19. COVID-19 killed my social life." "Oh my God, I forgot about that part." *cue the trumpets*

You guys are where it's at

[@TheMelbournelad]

Oh my you win award for best Brooklyn 99 reference shoe horning 👌*chefkiss*

[@hurtigheinz3790]

It's great to see all these people being around the same age. They all were teens when Backstreet Boys were the hottest shit in the 90s. You can see and feel their emotions linked to it.

[@kevinhuang5047]

The moment when 1600 strangers become brothers and sisters.

[@florianhermann6335]

Albama...

[@Lookmora]

But the clip says 1,500 people.......

[@kevinhuang5047]

@@Lookmora I prefer a bigger family.

[@LuluFl0ur]

Adam and Eve XD

[@tui7980]

Florian Hermann Sweet Home Alabama indeed...0:32

[@christopherramsey7027]

Literally half the comments are about _Brooklyn Nine-Nine._

[@majatove]

Christopher Ramsey more than half XD

[@johannai4327]

Way more buddy lmao

[@miko.santos]

Wow, you italicized the TV show title - a rarity on KZbin. GJ! You get an emoji cookie!! 🍪

[@boringfunny2767]

Christopher Ramsey best show ever !!!!

[@giannawynn7275]

When I first heard this I imediadiatly thought of that scene

[@pcluis60804]

every single one of those folks went home with a warm feeling that day

[@TheShottyBoys]

thats why everyone thinks they can sing when going to talent shows, because it doesnt sound bad when everyone sings together

[@peppa8843]

Haha True.

[@animalm4st3r]

not really, thats because they dont have friends or family to stop them from their stupidity

[@niekscheltinga5167]

First comment not about Brooklyn 99

[@thebeamerdreamer]

@@animalm4st3r lol

[@santangelogaia19]

All voices together harmonize each other 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 AND STILL SO 5 BOYS HARMONIES>> ENTIRE CROWD 😅😅

[@clawdia1997]

"it was number 5, number 5 killed my brother" "Oh my god I forgot about that part"

[@victoriaortega6867]

Love love love!!😂😂😂💖

[@femwynn6292]

huh

[@marissasantos9030]

I don't get this

[@shaurin3207]

Chills

[@yayafilms2099]

Jake peralta would be proud of this pub😔

[@Sheronfel]

CHILLS. LITERAL CHILLS.

[@tetehenkes]

It was number 5... Number 5 killed my brother

[@Hobironii]

@@tetehenkes oh my God I forgot about that part 😯

[@tetehenkes]

@@Hobironii it's such a fucking Meme😂

[@rsver8249]

*Brooklyn 9-9 theme song*

[@krutarthpatel02]

99 !!

[@Axel-Jett]

*"Chills,* *Literally* *chills"*

[@MrCid0502]

There is nothing KZbin can recommend that will be more beautiful than this.

[@fionagreen9957]

I am sure it's not just 1500 strangers but everyone who watched this video was singing along too...

[@kimj6369]

No comment.

[@user-wp8vr7vh7k]

@@kimj6369 you just commented 'no comment'

[@alexemmerich3152]

Fiona Green I would but I unfortunately don't know the words

[@old-yd2kp]

Alex Emmerich same but except from ain’t nothing but a heart break and i want it that way

[@danktankdragkings7117]

I could hold out until "Don't wanna hear you!"

[@senyummewek]

The last time i saw someone conduct this song was a detective.

[@flimsygrenade4110]

Yeah detective peralta from brooklyn 99

[@annarose9177]

Nice...

[@MAS14COX]

@@annarose9177 noice

[@sara-n5q]

And it was a group singing it too.

[@mdrusydi4728]

now number 5!

[@HerrEmachtMusik]

This is it. Stop war. Stop crime. Love and singing

[@Cat-yh9cs]

I got this a year later, yet I still have to say, very large crowds of people really don't even sound bad despite what people may say, it sounds amazing and looks like great fun!

[@vn8197]

Plot Twist: Number 5 was actually hidden in the crowd

[@The_Codes]

Oh no

[@bellalaurilla9404]

hahaha

[@WaveyZRL]

lmao

[@jurt2101]

LMAO

[@my_soul_belongs_to_music1577]

That video always gets me 🤣🤣

[@bonbonbonnie]

Jake Peralta would be so proud.

[@lucasvideos22]

Yaass

[@ninischil]

Noice

[@olahhk9949]

Hahaha!

[@Cr3amy]

Andre Raymundo Toit

[@eryeltheonepomuceno3786]

Smort

[@sebastianwei542]

This are the moments I am missing in 2020

[@dominionsilas2227]

This song has a special place in my childhood, love this rendition. BB would be proud 🔥

[@metrowyn]

I had not expected this many Brooklyn Nine Nine references but I love it and it’s giving me chills. Literal chills. But I’m a seriousness a moment of silence for her brother.

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

Oh my god, i forgot about that part

[@sayanteesen6562]

@@ezelfrancisco1349 I was about to comment the same thing 🤣 Did we just become best friends?

[@abbiehopkinson1092]

This is the best comment section on KZbin 😂

[@3SHINee]

I love Brooklyn nine nine so much, and was searching for comments abt it too lol

[@bienemaja1126]

Can someome explaine that to me? PlsXD

[@josephineliebman5839]

Hearing so many people, people who don’t necessarily look like each other, people who have never met until they did this, joined by such a great song is amazing. Chills. Literal chills.

[@magicmusic231]

Oh, I forgot about that

[@josephineliebman5839]

quinn-tessential haha I know that!

[@furtyseven1400]

I See U are a man of culture as Well ....

[@emilyfan3564]

I understood that reference

[@geek7816]

it was number 5!!

[@DanielZ-nv2zg]

4 years later and this still gives me goosebumps.

[@sebaalrowaished5045]

"number 5 number 5 killed my brother" dang I love BSB

[@sebaalrowaished5045]

Btw I am a 13 year old girl fan I been a fan since 3 years and I still am❤️😊

[@squiggles7833]

Bsb?

[@marin95]

Doctor: you have 4 minutes and 5 seconds to live. Me:

[@kawaiiSweden]

This would actually be a great video for that.

[@emoiloi2732]

You get an ad

[@jameski7294]

*video buffers*

[@maxebeen14]

HayItsEmmy He don‘t see your answer. He‘s already dead

[@rahulpatil19826rp]

RIP

[@Adam-ei9kj]

I. Can't. Stop. Adding. "Now number 5". Dammit.

[@sevynjr]

A S T R A L L it’s a part of the song now😂😂

[@k444ng]

It's number 5, number 5 killed my brother

[@BrianDG1001]

@@k444ng ?? I don't understand?

[@BrianDG1001]

@@Ni4Ni what the f*ck that was so Funny >_

[@witchyhinata7675]

Samee

[@mili3212]

i was so confused as to why everyone is so fckn old then I realized the song came out in 1999 and most of these people were probably teens when it came out. so they might've been born around 12-16 years prior. damn

[@andreakoutnakova6452]

You made me feel old too:-/

[@myvidaloka]

It’s because we grew on these songs. All teenagers basically lol. Mostly *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys and 98 Degrees.

[@borderlinebae4010]

I was a kid when this came out

[@melindayang4718]

Lols. I know this song from the tv show Arthur when a movie called It’s Only Rock and Roll

[@jacobagee3874]

I was 4 years old when this song came out

[@ruchi6168]

videos like these make me believe in how wholesome humans can be♡

[@naughtyniffler404]

I wanted to make a comment about the 99. I thought it was original. Then I read the comments... I'm so proud of this generation

[@ilincaapostol9284]

Naughty Niffler Me too 😂

[@makeawishkid1339]

Me toooo

[@pond2868]

I adore your name 😂😂💖💖

[@nkk_23]

SAME

[@redb2178]

😂😂😂

[@polareisner7761]

imagine just fans of backstreet boys trying to figure out why everybody is talking about a murder

[@anna84259]

that's me

[@arhoa2005]

@@anna84259 there was this movie that someone murdered another persons brother and the persons brother heard someone singing this song (i think) and then the detectives/police told them the suspects to sing this song (5 suspects) and idk i froreadaefwefwe

[@belled395]

@@arhoa2005 its actually a series and its a cold open on Brooklyn 99, just google B99 backstreat boys and enjoy

[@sanakatta9095]

@@belled395 NINE NINE!!

[@deansimons966]

I don’t know

[@sjam1159]

That woman that was conducting/ leading them… she did an incredible job!

[@kabenitezguy]

What's crazy is that every single person there is living a life as complex, unique, and individualistic as your own. But they all came together in that moment and have that unique memory. Someone is going through the worst time in their lives there, some are going through amazing times, some are just having a great Friday. Wild.

[@anne-liekeberloo9237]

Don't know why but this made me cry

[@calvincoolidge7421]

KZbin Recommended 2020: Hey remember when people could get together without spreading a virus

[@gannahsherif]

This is sad

[@cinderbella5384]

For some reason this comment made me cry.

[@christianharmon9013]

I love this song 💜💜💜♥️💜♥️ I want life back to normal soon

[@chickentakeover2076]

DISGUSTANG

[@indioelias7167]

Hey remember when china hadnt fucked the world?

[@muhammadabdulloh9695]

now number 5....

[@HayleenH]

Number 5 killed my brother

[@ragerj]

Oh my God, I forgot about that part

[@miggyalejandro]

Chills, literal chills

[@RocioNicte]

I dont get it..

[@ragerj]

@@RocioNicte Watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine, you'll get it

[@mukulbasumatary4592]

My goodness never imagine that a beautiful song could be outcome as beautiful like this before 😲

[@anophoria]

Someone show this to the world so they understand what humanity is supposed to mean.

[@junsim2010]

imagine all of them accidentally singing “and now number five” lol

[@rb7139]

I actually did that while watching this XD

[@savvy830]

Chills , literal chills . 🤩

[@urusai5215]

It was him. He killed my brother.

[@donishmaelbalberona9604]

Oh my god I forgot about that part.

[@sahilrizvi6583]

@@donishmaelbalberona9604 what are they talking about?? PLEASE TELL ME

[@damian19200]

Better than Super Bowl show

[@emilyr24]

This should have BEEN the Superbowl halftime show

[@isabella.pl_00]

Why this comment hasn't more likes?!

[@cheyannel4nn866]

True

[@lexipoo8886]

periodt

[@Mari-cl2sl]

oOf

[@NavoditSai]

Just imagine them singing other classics 😮- Chills, literal chills 🔥

[@RealTacoRain]

I remember I was in the student section for one of my highschool football games last semester, this song was playing on the speaker on the other teams side it felt like only I could hear it and since I was in the front row I started singing it. I got a few of my friends to sing along and within seconds the whole section and everyone in the seats started singing too. We were winning that whole game. One of my favorite memories from the football season for sure.

[@randeljumao-as2059]

Chills , literally chills.

[@CPTJACK1214]

It was number 5, number 5 killed my brother

[@lori5351]

oh my god i forgot about that part

[@dinieafeeq132]

Yeah iam familiar with that

[@diyav8187]

B99 for life☺️😍😍

[@avazhalid7129]

TELL MEEE WHYY!

[@py2463]

Some cop made me sing this for some reason.

[@taylorkitz]

were u number five....? cuz then i think there was a reason it was you, you killed her brother

[@hawaikihanara-king8730]

noobmaster is that really you

[@abbiehopkinson1092]

HAHAHA

[@tonystiles3267]

So you killed somebody and disturbed my precious Korg

[@hawaikihanara-king8730]

you discust me

[@jerahmeelshemsalenga8435]

Humanity Is So Awesome With Unity,It's Heart Melting.

[@LAN-ed4hw]

いつかまた、こうやってみんなで歌える日が来ることを願ってます

[@samlol6084]

It was Number 5 who killed my brother....

[@allforone8311]

Flew over my head lol? I didn't get it

[@painfullyhere]

@@allforone8311 watch Brooklyn Nine Nine, you'll get it

[@britneychase4413]

Omg I totally forgot about that part

[@elisakennon577]

Hahaha

[@mackenziejones7127]

Of my God I forgot about that part

[@jolupinbrekker]

NOW NUMBER FIVE.... **song continues** Chills, literal chills

[@stillesmineral]

number 5.. number 5 killed my brother

[@jolupinbrekker]

Hannah Stumpf “OMG I forgot about that part”

[@elinoamrichter162]

Badumbum BADUM

[@IMMINOSUS]

I heard it in my head 🤣

[@neutro3544]

Why is everyone talking about a number 5? Who is that?!?!?

[@UltimaKeyMaster]

Oh. Oh damn. When I see videos like this, I expect basically the whole crowd singing at once to the point the sheer volume is just masking individual mistakes, but THE COORDINATION among GROUPS of strangers is just incredible.

[@PrincessofHell666]

Tbh this makes me so happy 😍😍 everyone coming together to sing in harmony

[@jennapyatt4740]

okay wtf is this and y do they all know exactly what pitches and harmonies to sing bahah. and like when wtf. this is a masterpiece

[@toad7395]

They have a conductor and this is a public choir so they actually know how to match pitch

[@Arkh3n]

Pretty sure it's all random people and not an organised choir

[@toad7395]

@@Arkh3n there is a high chance that its random people, but people that know how to sing

[@Arkh3n]

@@toad7395 yeah that's what I meant, thanks for making it clearer! :D

[@mehakbhangu6422]

Read the description

[@solomonroscamp8929]

POV: you scroll through the comments realising how popular Brooklyn 99 is

[@yougosquishnow]

Literally never seen an episode of that show. But have seen this scene at least 10 times. Lmao

[@oliwiamackiewicz6014]

Yeah I didn't realise it before

[@ambitioustuba2028]

Oh shit... he's right

[@Mark-tl3hb]

Holy Ur Profile

[@MosinGYT]

Yap

[@user-mh9cm6ii7y]

Хорошее дело)) было время)) спасибо вам что сделали такое )) очень хорошая песня)) лица людей Счастливые - Бесценны)

[@chessplayer6632]

I miss when Corona didn’t keep us apart from each other 😢

[@Eva92317]

So many Brooklyn Nine-Nine references in the comments section, loving it!

[@adamgraham228]

Chills Literal chills

[@maddyhering4368]

It was number five. Number five killed my brother.

[@rainbow9316]

@@maddyhering4368 oh, i totally forgot about that part

[@harrishayat1]

@@rainbow9316 Best scene in Brooklyn 99

[@armangoose]

Toit

[@mimosa6702]

Random Films nups

[@Yoyohoneysingh19200]

CHILLS LITERALLY CHILLS

[@Adamfuntime]

This is my glimmer of hope for the future. I miss people

[@tannertamej5955]

“Chills. Literal chills”

[@bastianschuck5455]

"It was number 376. Number 376 killed my brother!"

[@marekpierepienko400]

@@bastianschuck5455 "... now number 5" should be a integral part of lyric 😂✌️

[@rajarshitapandey3740]

Dead😂😂

[@pratyushbhattacharya77]

“Now number 5..” Edit: wow, first time with these many likes on anything in my life

[@goosebox2842]

Oh my God,I forgot about that part

[@dongxuemo4090]

Can somebody explain this to me ? I don’t get it

[@pratyushbhattacharya77]

Dongxue Mo Brooklyn 99 reference

[@rizkchahim570]

YES YES YES YES PERALTA IS GONNA BE PROUD

[@davimathias6721]

@@dongxuemo4090 It is a reference to one of the best shows ever made, Brooklyn 99, it is onde 5x17 in case u wanna check it out, but i recommend you to watch the whole show, it is going to change your life

[@r.pramudya5598]

This song never get old ❤🥺

[@noahlipsky8005]

Chills…..literal chills

[@vamsisai1155]

Number 5 killed my brother

[@estherpereyra8337]

We should sing this when we raid Area 51

[@jordanoreilly636]

They can't shush all of us

[@llilz2270]

Promote this person now

[@Cappuccino_327]

Esther Pereyra exactly

[@rosemarysajan4984]

This is gonna sound so stupid, but what’s Area 51 ?

[@Cappuccino_327]

Rosemary Sajan you should look it up on google, it’s a secret air force research base, if u pass the warning signs and try to get into Area 51 then u get shot. It’s pretty interesting. People joke about how the government is hiding aliens in Area 51

[@lindsayx]

They should not have to be reading the lyrics off a screen... THEY SHOULD KNOW STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART!!! .... ain't nothin but a heartache...

[@kmaezz]

They had it like that so they could divide the crowd to sing different parts

[@OnwardandUpward86]

I think they were reading sheet music

[@adriannapowalisz]

Lindsay Williams it’s a classic

[@DLKS1993]

The lyrics are there to make sure no one sing "Now Number 5"

[@philtrevan9984]

You obviously haven’t considered the complications of getting up to 1500 people singing in unison, many who wouldn’t know all the words, further complications, pretty much everyone who attend had no idea what they are going to sing beforehand. Good luck expert!

[@maria.z8794]

It’s something about this that warms my heart ❤️

[@ryrythomas2788]

To people who say "its just a song" no it's not. Music is powerful and can bring people together more than anything

[@angjuro]

Where is number 5?!

[@noiseinsidemyear]

Murdering someone's brother, obviously.

[@KevinKosmoArt]

Chills....Literal Chills

[@aisselan7134]

um there actually singing the actual song of Backstreet boys sooo um i'm not sure if number 5 is in that.

[@rominaaguilar617]

Volvieron los 5 desde el 2012

[@TheRealKeegan_]

He killed my brother, he’ll brb

[@treekangaroo.7691]

me: i'm not much of a backstreet boys fan someone: i want it that way me: TELL ME WHY

[@KimChung1970Saigon]

Really so wonderful 1, 500 strangers singing together peaceful in harmony. Good bless you all .

[@Dara604]

I hope and pray the Backstreet Boys hear this! God, please let this reach the eyes and ears of Nick, A.J., Howie, Kevin, and Brian!!!! Great Job everyone!!! That is a Backstreet Boys concert crowd right there!!

[@m7madnabhan]

Best pop song of all time generations favorite

[@LinusKauws]

You literally forgot every michael jackson song

[@mcp0y3]

@@LinusKauws haha true, best way to phrase this sentence would of been "one of the best pop songs ever". However, I think Michael jackson is a whole beast/genre it itself! But this is one of the best songs of all time.

[@LinusKauws]

@@mcp0y3 it is quite good, but miles away from being the best one

[@Abison07]

It's not even the best 90s pop song

[@jesolo_edits]

Bohemian Rhapsody

[@heyhoyo9938]

Can we please appreciate the fact that nobody is holding a phone in his hands It’s beautiful to see how they’re enjoying the moment

[@YOUVVITCH]

You mean no one got it on tape for themselves to have forever, unknowing it's on youtube, wishing they recorded it so they could show other people and relive the moment.

[@jill701]

Okay boomer

[@fishsodas3629]

okay boomer

[@barefootanimist]

I think that the opportunity to share in a sing-along, or other shared experiences, gives people an unconsciously-longed-for break from the constant intrusion of technology. There may have also been a request at the door to leave their phones aside...

[@jacknoir]

ok boomer

[@aurora1406]

This video makes me believe that there is still beauty in this world 🤍

[@quotyperson2886]

This is so beautiful to watch in quarantine.

[@roejogan8683]

I physically can't sing this without saying 'Now number 5' in the middle.

[@diyav8187]

Yes’s!!! Chills literal chills

[@molliebylxs4113]

Brooklyn nine-nine changed the way I knew this song. I will never be the same again. . . . . Those harmonies were really good tho Edit: Mental I’ve never had this many likes. Get it to 2k lads

[@ramaarafat4608]

Number 5

[@penelopecaswood3565]

@@ramaarafat4608 IIII NEVER WANNA HEAR YOU SAAAY

[@pandaspls6379]

Are you Aussie, Scottish, Irish or Polish

[@molliebylxs4113]

Pandas Pls neither

[@dear-walkermercy8270]

Sorry lad seems you are stack at 1.9k, gave you mine though

[@rafsolo]

This song is legendary! Now number 5!!

[@zombi3.mp3]

This literally brought me to tears...

[@r.a.28]

Chills. Literal chills.

[@alexstarkey3603]

noice

[@casualamalie3757]

it was number 5. number 5 killed my brother

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

@@casualamalie3757 Oh my god, i forgot about that part

[@nawfaleffendi9132]

@@casualamalie3757 what is no 5??

[@denhafiz1860]

@@nawfaleffendi9132 It's from a television show

[@joelalanis3602]

Who got this recommended in their KZbin for no reason

[@leighreynolds6352]

Same, lol

[@cynthiabermudez2549]

Me

[@Samfcu030]

Joel Alanis i did just noe

[@daisymay6684]

Me

[@leonardolima5814]

I've got this after Jake Peralta's version lol. Now number 5!

[@MsMeyara]

Honestly, humanity at it's best. Look at what we can achieve when we work together.

[@iblivs21]

no words cant describe how amazing this truly is.

[@stephaniejoybautista5607]

I kept saying “now number five”. I also couldn’t help but sing along

[@beany14055]

Guinea pigs r gr8

[@mikey9997]

Number 5 killed my brother

[@smitdave3833]

@Sian Davis watch Brooklyn nine nine season 5 episode 17

[@farouk9178]

@Sian Davis you are not alone 🙄

[@oliviaa4082]

Do this with dancing queen and I’ll give all my respect

[@jennabanana3083]

omg yes please

[@ron-pd9xp]

Yesss

[@charlottegreen4751]

Yes (also I was your 69th like 😹)

[@spacecities__]

YES THAT'S ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS PLEASEEE

[@verazetrazz8677]

OMG SOMEONE MENTIONED SOMETHING THATS CAME FROM SWEDEN -me and Every Swede ever

[@adfam7372]

I want to go to a concert of them and do this!! I’m in tears!!! CHILLS. LITERALLY !!!!

[@kyrhamsingkharnehlang4844]

Backstreet boys must be damned proud of themselves for a such a legendary song which brings everyone together i

[@pp-iy1xl]

It was at this moment in history that humanity all came together and decided, *We* want it that way.

[@sejcai]

born too early to explore the world born too late to explore space born just in time to have the privilege of hearing “now number 5” in i want it that way

[@danielelkhoury7652]

swap early and late

[@ProMrLecoq01]

I don’t get the reference? What is it

[@lllllllllllllllII]

ProMrLecoq01 he was too young to go to war and he is also to old to go to mars

[@aspebb]

You mixed up early and late, Fat Man

[@lettersofmusic7476]

Imagine the whole world singing this

[@user-ej4bu8np9p]

wow literal chills

[@vamsisai1155]

Number 5 killed my brother 😂😂