The lyrics are simple, direct, and incredibly earnest: "I do cherish you / From the depths of my soul, it's true." In a world of fleeting pop trends, 98 Degrees delivered a masterclass in recording a timeless vow.
Timeless Boy Band Magic: Looking Back at 98°’s "I Do (Cherish You)" 98Вє - I Do (Cherish You)
Many pop fans are shocked to learn that this quintessential boy band ballad actually started out as a country song! It was originally written by Dan Hill and Keith Stegall. The lyrics are simple, direct, and incredibly earnest:
The late '90s was the golden era of the boy band boom. Between the matching outfits and the perfectly choreographed dance moves, vocal groups were delivering some of the most memorable pop ballads in history. Sitting right at the top of that romantic mountain is 98 Degrees and their massive 1999 hit, "I Do (Cherish You)" . The late '90s was the golden era of the boy band boom
The blend between Nick, Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre, and Jeff Timmons is flawless, giving the chorus its swelling, cinematic feel.
The song was heavily boosted by its inclusion on the soundtrack for the iconic 1999 romantic comedy Notting Hill . It served as the perfect backdrop for late-'90s cinematic romance.