NSYNC officially released their new single titled “Better Place” – their first in over two decades – and fans responded to the upbeat track with emotional reactions on social media.
The group – which includes members Justin Timberlake, 42, JC Chasez, 47, Joey Fatone, 46, Lance Bass, 44, and Chris Kirkpatrick, 51 – announced new music earlier this month when they joined reunited for the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.
“Better Place” is featured on the soundtrack of the upcoming animated sequel “Trolls Band Together,” set to hit theaters on November 17th.
After listening to the song, NSYNC fans flocked to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express their excitement.
One wrote: “I’m listening to the new NSYNC song and crying yeah I’m fine why are you asking?”, while another added: “How many times will I listen to @NSYNC Better Place?!” followed by a Mean Girls meme that reads, “The limit doesn’t exist.”
New single! NSYNC officially released their new single titled “Better Place” – their first in over two decades – and fans responded to the upbeat track with emotional reactions on social media; Spotted in New Jersey earlier this month
Reaction: When NSYNC fans heard the song, they flocked to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express their excitement
Latest track: Another added, “How many times will I listen to @NSYNC Better Place?!” followed by a Mean Girls meme that read, “The limit doesn’t exist.”
One social media user wrote: ‘Yes, childhood is unlocked. Manifesting a reunion tour!’ While one fan typed: “Listening to Jc Chasez in 2023 singing a new Nsync song just changed a lot of lives (mine).”
Another shared photos of the group as well as the lyrics: “When we’re together, you know we do better” and “Let me take you to a better place.”
The fan then wrote: “But where is the lie!?!” OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOO people!!!!! I’m crying – make sure you’re streaming and sharing on the right channels. This is AHHHHH #nsync @nsync #trollsbandtogether “so so in love.”
“JC’s voice just hits me differently at the beginning.” How I missed his singing!! “#NSYNC #BetterPlace,” one fan added.
Another gushed: “I can’t believe I’m listening to new music from nsync.” “Yeah, they do it better,” while one expressed that they were in the middle when it came to the track. “NSYNC’s song is definitely a pop song. It’s not great, but it’s good.’
One fan typed: “I forgot how tiring the JT hate from *NSYNC “fans” is, how streaming search algorithms and how artists are credited on movie titles has never been a thing, but I LOVE the song.” So lots of beautiful JC riffing, Chris’ high notes! They still sound perfect together.’
“I don’t think I can ever say it enough but I’ll try… THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU @NSYNC for the most amazing love letter and another BOP #bopsonly for me.” “to cry hahaha,” wrote another .
One wrote: “Okay, let’s be free.” We would have accepted ANYTHING from @NSYNC. It takes a lot to turn a song intended for a children’s film into something substantial, but they did it. They gave us a catchy vibe, and *NSYNC’S will always be there on vocals.’
Comeback: The band’s last single was released just over two decades ago with 2002’s “Girlfriend” featuring Nelly; seen in 2001 in NYC
Excited: Another gushed: “I can’t believe I’m listening to new music from nsync.” “Yeah, they do it better,” while one expressed that they were somewhere in the middle when it came to the track
The tweet was reposted by another who added: “Truth.” Song for a children’s film about trolls…STILL BOPS! The next step is the actual album! Let’s go!’
NSYNC previously sent fans into a frenzy when they reunited at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards and presented the award for Best Pop Video to Taylor Swift – who was shocked to see the boy band take the stage together entered.
While speaking to the crowd, Chasez said, “Hello VMAs!” Over 20 years ago, as kids, we won Best Pop Video for “Bye-bye Bye.” It was our first VMAs, it meant the world to us.”
“This award validated our hard work and, well, maybe we would have won again for Pop,” before asking, “Do you remember that?” Kirkpatrick jumped in to add something.
Bass then added: “A lot has changed in the last two decades, but the one thing that has stayed the same is that a creative, boundary-pushing video leaves a lasting mark for decades.”
“We just wanted to say thank you to MTV and especially to all of you.” Thank you, each and every one of you, for supporting your favorite music artists. “Thank you guys,” Fatone said.
They had reunited in the past during their performance at the 2013 VMAs as well as at the band’s induction ceremony on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in 2018.
During a recent conversation with Entertainment Tonight, Lance Bass spoke about reuniting with the group in the studio to record music after a two-decade hiatus. “It was pretty emotional the first time we were all in the studio together.”
“Love Letter”: “I don’t think I can ever say it enough, but I’ll try… THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU @NSYNC for the most amazing love letter…” ‘
Back in the Studio: When Lance Bass recently spoke to Entertainment Tonight, he spoke about reuniting with the group in the studio to record music after a hiatus of two decades; seen in LA in 2002
He added: “In March we decided to get back together and have fun and it was like no.” [time] had passed.’
Bass then admitted: “But there were a lot of tears.” They were just tears of joy. And it was just a beautiful moment. “Time does so much and it just feels right when we are finally together.”
As for whether NSYNC plans to release more music or tour in the near future, Lance revealed, “I’ve told fans that we don’t have any concrete plans at the moment.”
“Because, you know, we’re waiting for the strike to end. “We have things to do. But [the fans are] “We are definitely shaping our future,” the singer added to the outlet.
Lyrics to “Better Place” by *NSYNC
It’s a kind of love
It’s a kind of fire
I am awake already
But you lift me higher
You know I’m not wrong
You know I’m not lying
We do it better
Yes, we do better, yes
I don’t mind if the world spins faster
The louder the music, the stronger the waves become
I don’t mind if the world spins faster and faster
Let me just take you to a better place
I’m going to make you kiss the sky tonight
Yeah, if you let me show the way (ah hey)
I’m so happy to see you excited
I’ll take you to a better place (yoohoo)
And baby, you can love me on the way
We’re going into space
I’m so happy to see you excited, yeah
Yes
Oooh
Yes / Yes
You like the deep bass
I want to lose control
I want to dance all night long
You like it nice and slow
I wouldn’t want it any other way
Tell all your friends that they will stay
When we are together
They know we can do better
I don’t mind if the world spins faster
The louder the music, the stronger the waves become
I don’t mind if the world spins faster and faster
Let me just take you to a better place
I’m going to make you kiss the sky tonight
Yes, if you let me show the way (show the way)
I’m so happy to see you excited
I’ll take you to a better place (yoohoo)
And baby, you can love me on the way
We’re going into space
I’m so happy to see you excited, yeah
I like it when you lose control (Nobody’s better, we do better)
I know a place
Say you’ll go with me, yeah (Nobody’s better, we do better)
Let me just take you to a better place
I’m going to make you kiss the sky tonight
Yes, if you let me show the way (show the way)
I’m so happy to see you excited
I’ll take you to a better place (yoohoo)
And baby, you can love me on the way
We’re going into space
I’m so happy to see you excited, yeah