Their members were twin sisters Edele and Keavy Lynch (younger sisters of Boyzone's Shane Lynch), Sinéad O'Carroll, and Lindsay Armaou (now in band Clayton)
Shane Lynch, Edele and Keavy's brother and a member of Boyzone, helped in finding them a manager who got them signed to Glowworm Records, a subsidiary of Epic Records.
They released their debut single "C'est La Vie" on May 25, 1998. It immediately went No. 1 on the UK charts, making them youngest girl group ever to do so, and also went Top 10 in the United States. Their debut album, B*Witched, was released on October 12, reaching No. 3 in the charts and going triple platinum. Very rare dolls of the group were made by Yaboom Toys.
The band deliberately cultivated a tomboy image, with jeans and denim being a trademark of the group. Despite being dismissed as a throw-away pop act, the girls co-wrote many of their own songs, including 5 of their 7 UK singles.
B*Witched was the first group ever to have its first four singles all enter the UK charts at No. 1. This record would later be broken by Westlife in 2000.
Their second album, Awake and Breathe, released in 1999, peaked at No. 5 on the charts and only sold a fraction of their debut. The singles from this album reached No. 4, No. 13, and finally No. 16, a disappointment for the group and record company, but the girls continued to tour the globe and began work on their third album with producers Ray "Madman" Hedges and Richard Stannard.
"Across America 2000" was released in the US, featuring covers of "Mickey" (which was featured in the teen-flick Bring It On) and "Play That Funky Music", and they re-appeared a few months later on The Princess Diaries movie soundtrack with "Hold On" - a track taken from their third album.
Their 8th single, "Where Will You Go", was scheduled for a summer 2002 release, but the group were dropped by their record label whilst shooting the promotional video in Africa. Plans for a new deal with Telstar records fell through later that year, and they officially split in September 2002 after Sinéad O'Carroll left the band, although Lindsay Armaou has since insisted that all four members remain friends in comments on her official website.
B*Witched reunited for a reality series The Big Reunion in February of 2013. Based on the success of the show and the demand for tickets at the Hammersmith Apollo show, B*Witched and the other bands from the show are currently proceeding with an arena tour around the UK and Ireland.
On May 04 2013, B*Witched released their first new material in over a decade, titled "Love and Money".
Get Happy
B*Witched Lyrics
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Don't play around you saw us (repeat)
Don't you ever walk that way (repeat)
The right thing to do (repeat)
Just doing what you do (repeat)
Tell me you're tired of hanging around
We've got the feeling of Saturday night
So come on lets hear you say
Everybody gather round
Don't you know what we have found
Ooh get happy
A, be , see count me in 1, 2, 3
Ooh get happy
Take a ride of glory
(so tell me what's your story)
So keep the bad vibs well away (repeat)
Whatcha gonna do oh (repeat)
Kicking off with something new (repeat)
Everybody gather round
Don't you know what we have found
Ooh get happy
A, be , see count me in 1, 2, 3
Ooh get happy
Ooh everybody (alright) get happy
Ooh everybody (alright) get happy
Ah-e-o
Ah-e-ay (yay)
Ah-e-o
Ah-e-ay
Come on!
Ooh everybody get happy
(123 clap your hands)
Ooh everybody get happy (alright)
Ooh everybody get happy (alright)
Ooh everybody get happy (alright)
The lyrics of B*Witched's "Get Happy" revolve around the idea of enjoying life and not wasting away time. The first few lines suggest that one must not look down upon the band members and continue to watch their performances. The next line implies that people who criticize what the band does should avoid unnecessary confrontation. The band then urges the listeners to gather around and see what they have found, promoting an optimistic and positive approach to life.
Moreover, the second stanza encourages the listeners not to let negativity come in the way of their happiness while the third implies an eagerness to start anew with a fresh outlook on life. The chorus consistently reiterates the need for being happy, and the lyrics suggest the importance of finding happiness in a fast-paced lifestyle. The final few lines are a proclamation of sorts where the band encourages everybody to get happy, bringing the song to an energetic and motivational end.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't play around you saw us (repeat)
Don't try to deceive or trick us, since we already know what you're doing.
Don't you ever walk that way (repeat)
Do not walk in that direction again, as we don't like what you're doing or where you're going.
The right thing to do (repeat)
You should do what is morally correct or expected, as a matter of principle.
Just doing what you do (repeat)
Carry on with what you're doing, as it fits with your way of life.
Tell me you're tired of hanging around
Express that you're exhausted or frustrated with waiting around for something to happen.
And dreaming your life away
Stop simply dreaming about the life you want, and make it a reality instead.
We've got the feeling of Saturday night
We're really in the mood to let loose and have some fun, like it's a party on a Saturday night.
So come on lets hear you say
Encourage others to join in and participate, by asking them to voice their agreement.
Everybody gather round
Everyone come together and pay attention.
Don't you know what we have found
Are you not aware of what we've discovered or realized?
Ooh get happy
Become uplifted, energized, and joyful.
A, be, see count me in 1, 2, 3
I want to be a part of what's happening, and am eagerly joining in with others.
Take a ride of glory
Come along on a thrilling and exciting adventure or journey.
(so tell me what's your story)
Please share some information about yourself or your experiences, so we can all get to know each other better.
So keep the bad vibs well away (repeat)
Make sure to steer clear of any negative or unpleasant energy, as it has no place here.
Whatcha gonna do oh (repeat)
What are you planning to do or how are you going to participate in this?
Kicking off with something new (repeat)
We're starting fresh and introducing something novel and different here.
Ooh everybody (alright) get happy
Let's all get excited, positive, and content.
Ah-e-o
A nonsensical phrase that adds emphasis or musicality to the song.
Ah-e-ay (yay)
A similar nonsensical phrase, but with an added celebratory tone.
Come on!
Let's go, hurry up, or get moving.
(123 clap your hands)
An instruction to clap your hands along with the beat of the music.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: EDELE CLAIRE LYNCH, KEAVY JANE LYNCH, LINDSAY GAEIL CHRISTIAN ARMAOU, MARTIN SEAN BRANNIGAN, RAY HEDGES, SINEAD MARIA O'CARROLL
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