While the song's melody is hauntingly beautiful, its music video (released on New Year’s Eve 1999) transformed the track into a deeply personal tribute. Directed by Stuart Gosling, the video featured each band member in a narrative based on their actual real-life struggles:
: Holds a photo dedicated to a close friend who died in a car accident. Backstreet Boys - Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely
The video is also famously dedicated to , the legendary producer and mentor to Max Martin who died in 1998. The bus AJ rides even bears the name "Denniz Street" as a subtle homage. A Masterclass in Pop Production While the song's melody is hauntingly beautiful, its