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".
Leaves
B*Witched Lyrics
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In summer I blow where we meet
And you oh you
You hold me up
Till like a leaf we fall
On to the ground
Its time for seasons to go
And you oh you
You hold me up
'Til like a leaf we fall
On to the ground
In winter I fall at your feet
In summer I blow where we meet
And you oh you
You hold me up
'Til like a leaf we fall
On to the ground
And you oh you
You hold me up
'Til like a leaf we fall
Onto the ground
Onto the ground
Onto the ground
'Til like a leaf we fall
Onto the ground
The song "Leaves" by B*Witched seems to be about the cyclical nature of relationships, using the changing of seasons as a metaphor. In winter, the singer falls at the feet of their partner, while in summer they blow in the wind, meeting their partner wherever they go. The partner is a stabilizing force, holding the singer up until they both fall like leaves to the ground. There is a sense of acceptance in the repetition of the chorus, acknowledging that the falling of the leaves is a natural part of the relationship's cycle.
The lyrics are open-ended enough to allow for individual interpretation, but a possible explanation is that the relationship depicted is one where the singer feels vulnerable in winter, seeking comfort and grounding from their partner. In summer, they feel freer to explore and be themselves, but still rely on their partner to hold them steady. The falling of the leaves symbolizes a peaceful transition into later stages of the relationship, where they both let go and fall together.
Overall, "Leaves" is a tender and introspective piece that showcases B*Witched's harmonies and heartfelt lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
In winter I fall at your feet
In difficult times, I rely on you for support and guidance
In summer I blow where we meet
In happy times, we are free to explore and enjoy each other's company
And you oh you
You are the constant in my life, always there for me
You hold me up
You give me strength and keep me from falling apart
Till like a leaf we fall
We are vulnerable, just like a leaf falling off a tree
On to the ground
We are forced to confront reality and face the challenges ahead
Its time for seasons to go
Change is inevitable and we must be ready to adapt
A reason, a reason to know
We need to understand the reasons behind the changes happening in our lives
And you oh you
Once again emphasizing the importance of the other person
Onto the ground
Reiterating the need to face reality and move forward
Onto the ground
Continuing to emphasize the necessary act of facing reality
Onto the ground
Final time emphasizing the need to accept the challenges ahead
'Til like a leaf we fall
Onto the ground
Wrapping up the song with the central metaphor of being vulnerable and falling, but ultimately getting back up
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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this song is so beautiful and relaxing. 💖 i always love it when it comes on 🍃
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Can't get music like this now
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Fav song off album, if you listen with headphones you can hear the massive 808 bass drop! How cool is that!
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