Lessons Learned From Backstreet Boys Lyrics For The Release Of 'In A World Like This'

11 Lessons Learned From Backstreet Boys Lyrics
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NETHERLANDS - DECEMBER 09: Photo of BACKSTREET BOYS; L-R: Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter - posed, group shot (Photo by Paul Bergen/Redferns)

Backstreet is officially back.

The prolific boy band released its eighth studio album on Tuesday as "In a World Like This" hit stores. Made up of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, A. J. McLean, and Kevin Richardson, Backstreet Boys released their first album in 1996. In the years since, BSB has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, been nominated for multiple Grammy awards, and released albums that have gone 13-times platinum.

In celebration of the release of "In a World Like This," we've compiled 11 life lessons learned from Backstreet Boys lyrics. Take a look below and leave your own in the comments.

"I'll Never Break Your Heart": Don't let a broken heart turn you off from love forever.

"Get Down (You're the One for Me)": Love can make you feel like a crazy person.

"Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)": Playing games in a relationship leads to more harm than good.

"Anywhere for You": True love knows no bounds.

"Everybody (Backstreet's Back)": It's never too late (or early) for a comeback.

"As Long as You Love Me": A person's background, personality, and criminal history doesn't matter if they love you.

"All I Have to Give": Nice guys finish last.

"I Want It That Way": Long distance relationships are the worst.

"Larger than Life": Living in the public eye is hard but fans make it worth it.

"Shape of My Heart": Don't pretend to be someone you're not.

"The Call": Don't cheat on your significant other.

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Backstreet Boys Honored On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame(01 of26)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 22: (L-R) Singers AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson, Nick Carter, and Brian Littrel of Backstreet Boys attend the ceremony honoring them with a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame held on April 22, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Backstreet Boys Honored On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame(02 of26)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 22: Singers AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson, Nick Carter, and Brian Littrel of Backstreet Boys attend the ceremony honoring them with a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame held on April 22, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The 40th American Music Awards - Arrivals(03 of26)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: (L-R) Singers A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter, and Kevin Richardson of Backstreet Boys attend the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The 40th American Music Awards - Show(04 of26)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: (L-R) Presenters Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Kevin Richardson and AJ McLean of Backstreet Boys speak onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Old Navy "Rockstar Fashion Show"(05 of26)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 14: (L-R) AJ McLean, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, Howie Dorough and Brian Littrell of The Backstreet Boys attend Old Navy 'Rockstar Fashion Show' at Bryant Park Grill on September 14, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Fernando Leon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Backstreet Boys Perform On ABC's "Good Morning America"(06 of26)
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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 31: (L-R) Singers Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell, A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough, and Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys perform on ABC's 'Good Morning America' at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on August 31, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
New Kids On The Block & Back Street Boys Opening Night Tour(07 of26)
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TORONTO, ON - JUNE 08: New Kids On The Block & the Back Street Boys perform in concert together for their opening night tour at the Air Canada Centre on June 8, 2011 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The 40th American Music Awards - Backstage And Audience(08 of26)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: (L-R) Singers Nick Carter, A.J. McLean, Brian Littrell, Kevin Richardson, and Howie Dorough of Backstreet Boys at the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/AMA2012/Getty Images for AMA) (credit:Getty Images)
2011 New Year's Eve In Times Square(09 of26)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys perform during New Year's Eve 2011 in Times Square on December 31, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Backstreet Boys Peform On CBS' The Early Show Summer Concert Series(10 of26)
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NEW YORK - MAY 24: (L-R) Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, A. J. McLean and Brian Littrell of the band Backstreet Boys perform on CBS' The Early Show Summer Concert Series at the CBS Early Show Studio Plaza on May 24, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Backstreet Boys Play Sydney(11 of26)
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 06: The Backstreet Boys perform on stage in concert on the Sydney stop of their 'This Is Us' world tour at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on March 6, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball - Day 2(12 of26)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06: of (L-R) Brian Littrell, Nick Carter, A.J McLean and Howie Dorough of 'Backstreet Boys' attend the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball - Day 2 at 02 Arena on December 6, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Backstreet Boys Present Their New Album "This Is Us"(13 of26)
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MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 09: (L to R) AJ Mclean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter and Brian Littrell of Backstreet Boys present their new album 'This Is Us' at Gran Melia Fenix Hotel on September 9, 2009 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
MTV's "Total Finale Live"(14 of26)
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 28: (L-R) Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter, and AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys perform during MTV's 'Total Finale Live' at MTV studios on October 28, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
MTV TRL Presents Backstreet Boys(15 of26)
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: MTV VJ Damien Fahey and Musicians Brian Littrell, A.J. McClean, Nick Carter, and Howie Dorough of Backstreet Boys Visit MTV's TRL in Times Square on October 30, 2007, in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Howie Dorough Birthday Celebration - Arrivals(16 of26)
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HOLLYWOOD - AUGUST 16: Backstreet Boys, AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, pose at the Howie Dorough and Promoter Dave Ockun Birthday Celebration party in aid of the Lupas Foundation at LAX nightclub, on August 16,2006 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
NFL Pro Bowl - AFC vs NFC - Halftime Show - February 12, 2006(17 of26)
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Nick Carter , Kevin Richardson of the Backstreet Boys performs during halftime of the NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii on Sunday, February 12, 2006. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2005 American Music Awards - Show(18 of26)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Presenters (L-R) singers Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough, and AJ McLean of the band The Backstreet Boys present Favorite Pop/Rock Album award onstage during the 2005 American Music Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on November 22, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Backstreet Boys Play The Point Theatre, Dublin(19 of26)
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 23: The reunited American boy band The Backstreet Boys promote their new album 'Never Gone,' their first in five years, at The Point Theatre October 23, 2005 in Dublin, Ireland. From left to right are Brian Litrell, Nick Carter, A.J. McLean, Kevin Richardson and Howie Dorough. (Photo by ShowBizIreland/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Backstreet Boys Play Wembley Arena(20 of26)
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LONDON - OCTOBER 20: A.J. McLean; Nick Carter; Howie Dorough; Kevin Richardson; Brian Littrell of reunited American boy band the Backstreet Boys play the first night of their London shows promoting their new album 'Never Gone', the first in five years, at Wembley Arena on October 20, 2005 in London, England. (Photo by Jo Hale/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Backstreet Boys "Never Gone" Tour(21 of26)
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NEW YORK - JULY 27: Singers Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean, Howie Dorough and Nick Carter perform at Radio City Music Hall during the Backstreet Boys 'Never Gone' Tour July 27, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Backstreet Boys At Virgin Megastore Times Square(22 of26)
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NEW YORK - JUNE 14: (L-R) Singers Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson, A.J. McLean, Nick Carter and Brian Litrell of The Backstreet Boys make an appearance at Virgin Megastore in Times Square to sign copies of their new album 'Never Gone' on June 14, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
MTV TRL With The Backstreet Boys(23 of26)
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NEW YORK - JUNE 14: (U.S. TABLOIDS OUT) (L-R) A.J. McLean, Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson and Brian Littell of The Backstreet Boys make an appearance on MTV's Total Request Live on June 14, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Toyota Concert Series With The Backstreet Boys(24 of26)
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NEW YORK - JUNE 10: (L-R) Kevin Richardson, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, AJ McLean, and Brian Littrell of The Backstreet Boys perform onstage in the rain during the Toyota Concert Series on the 'Today' Show June 10, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Z100's Zootopia 2005 - Show(25 of26)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - MAY 22: The Backstreet Boys perform during Z100's Zootopia 2005 at the Continental Airlines Arena on May 22, 2005 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
American boy band Backstreet Boys perfor(26 of26)
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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: American boy band Backstreet Boys performs at the 'Force of Nature' concert in Kuala Lumpur 18 March 2005. The concert comprising mostly popular artists from the US was held as a fund raiser for the victims of the recent tsunami and aims to send a reminder to the world that relief efforts are far from over and long-term support is crucial to help rebuild lives. AFP PHOTO / Jimin LAI (Photo credit should read JIMIN LAI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

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