In 1999, Millennium was topping the charts, your walls were covered in magazine clippings, and if you were like a lot of us… your heart fully belonged to Brian Littrell.
He was the golden boy. The one with the voice that could bring you to tears in three notes. The one with the kind eyes, goofy charm, and just the right mix of sweet and silly. While other fans were obsessed with the “bad boy” or the “baby,” you were drawn to the heart of the Backstreet Boys.
And honestly? That choice says a lot about who you are now.
1. You’re a True Romantic at Heart
Brian’s voice has always been the one to make fans cry, especially when he sang about love, hope, or heartbreak. If you were in love with him in 1999, you were the type who believed in forever, even before you understood what forever meant.
Now, as an adult, you still believe in real connection. You love love. You want meaningful conversations, thoughtful gestures, and someone who makes you laugh until your face hurts. You don’t settle for surface-level anything, you go all in, heart first.
2. You’ve Got a Strong Moral Compass
Brian always gave off a sense of groundedness. Faith, family, and values were part of his story early on, and if he was your favorite, you probably connected with that. Whether or not you shared his beliefs, you saw that he stood for something.
Now, you likely hold tight to your own sense of right and wrong. You’re loyal. Honest. The person others turn to for guidance and support. You lead with integrity, and you respect people who aren’t afraid to stand up for what matters to them.
We just won’t discuss politics.
3. You’ve Always Loved a Little Bit of Goof
Brian wasn’t just heartfelt, he was hilarious. Whether he was doing impressions, pulling pranks, or cracking up mid-performance, Brian brought a playful, light energy to the group. He made fans feel like they weren’t just watching a performer, they were connecting with a real person.
That sense of humor stuck with you. You value people who don’t take themselves too seriously. You can handle the heavy stuff, but you also know how to let loose, laugh hard, and find joy in the small, silly moments.
4. You See the Best in People
Brian was the kind of person who wore his heart on his sleeve, and if you were drawn to that, it’s because you do too. You’ve always been the kind of person who gives people a chance. You forgive. You understand. You believe in second chances, and sometimes third.
That soft heart of yours? It’s your superpower.
5. You’ve Stayed Loyal—Even Through the Hard Stuff
Being a Brian fan hasn’t always been easy. Like any longtime artist, he’s grown, changed, and walked through his own challenges. And while opinions in the fandom may have shifted over time, if you were truly in love with Brian back in the day, you’ve probably learned how to love people through their growth.
You know no one is perfect. You’ve lived enough life to understand that things aren’t always black and white. But that doesn’t mean the love goes away. It just deepens, and matures.
So, what does it mean if Brian Littrell was your favorite in 1999?
It means you’ve always looked for heart.
You’ve always cared about what’s real.
And you’ve always known that sometimes, the strongest people are the ones who lead with love.
And yeah… you probably still get butterflies when he sings the first line of “The One.”