Context

This line is from the song "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)," written by Denniz PoP and Max Martin, from the album Backstreet's Back (1997).

The opening lines of "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" announce some pretty important info—"Backstreet's back!" Where, you might wonder, had the Backstreet Boys gone? Didn't they just release their first album the year before? Can you come back after only being gone for a few months?

Apparently so.

Hey, when you become one of the best-selling debut artists in the world, fans aren't gonna be too happy about any lull between albums. So a new single was definitely a cause for celebration—"Backstreet's Back, all right!"

Where you've heard it

You might hear this in one of two contexts. Either the person is genuinely super excited by the thought of the Backstreet Boys being back (Backstreet reunion tour, anyone?) or they're just working on their #sarcasm.

Pretentious Factor

If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.

Okay, if you're making fun of the Backstreet Boys, you're kind of a little arrogant because they're actually pretty talented, okay? It's not like we see you up there singing and dancing and all that. It's hard work. (But, we also kind of get it because they are a '90s boy band. Hey, even we have a cynical side, guys.)