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".
Like The Rose
B*Witched Lyrics
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With every lesson learned
I think I know why hearts are made of stone
Every little pain
Fans a bitter flame
Nothing stops me loving you
Can't you see that we belong
So tell me do you feel the way I feel
Baby like the rose
Oh darling you put color in my life
Baby take my heart forever
Cause I don't want to be afraid
No no
Turn another page
The story will never fade
Sleep with thoughts of you until daylight
And when you're far away
Forever love will stay
Keep this loving feeling deep inside
Can't you see that we belong
Oh how I want it to be
So tell me do you feel the way I feel
Cause you're the color in my life
In B*Witched's song "Like The Rose," the lyrics depict a love that is strong and unwavering. The singer talks about how even though there may be pain and heartache, their love will always remain. They mention how they've learned important lessons, and how every little word and pain has contributed to the strength of their love. It's almost as if they're saying that the challenges they've faced together have only made their relationship stronger. They also express their desire for their partner to reciprocate their feelings, asking if they feel the same way. The symbolism of the rose is used to represent the beauty and color that their partner brings into their life, and how they don't want to live without them.
The line "I think I know why hearts are made of stone" is a powerful one, implying that the singer has been hurt before, but they've learned from their pain and have become stronger because of it. This line suggests that hearts become hardened as a defense mechanism, but even with all the pain and bitterness, love still prevails. The singer affirms that their love for their partner won't be stopped by anything, and that they're committed to a forever love.
Overall, "Like The Rose" is a sweet and meaningful love song that captures the strength and beauty of true love. It's a reminder that even though there may be trials and tribulations, love is always worth it in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Every little word
Every small and seemingly insignificant word
With every lesson learned
Through every experience and knowledge gained
I think I know why hearts are made of stone
I believe I understand why people build emotional walls and protect themselves
Every little pain
Each minor ache and discomfort
Fans a bitter flame
Increases the intensity of the negative feelings, causing resentment and anger
Nothing stops me loving you
Despite any challenges or obstacles, my love for you persists
Can't you see that we belong
We are meant to be together
Oh how I want it to be
I have an intense desire for us to be together
So tell me do you feel the way I feel
I am asking if you share the same emotions and feelings that I have
Baby like the rose
You are like a rose to me; beautiful, colorful, and special
Oh darling you put color in my life
Your presence fills my life with vibrancy and excitement
Baby take my heart forever
I am offering you my heart and my love forever
Cause I don't want to be afraid
I do not want to let fear stop me from expressing my emotions and being with you
No no
An emphatic emphasis of the previous statement
Turn another page
Continue moving forward
The story will never fade
Our love story will never lose its meaning and significance
Sleep with thoughts of you until daylight
I think of you before sleeping and upon waking
And when you're far away
Even when we are separated physically
Forever love will stay
Our love will continue to endure and last
Keep this loving feeling deep inside
Hold onto this feeling of love in your heart
Cause you're the color in my life
You bring joy and vividness to my life
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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Rainbow 🌈 Lady 🧚
This song and Mr Postman used to make me tear up as a kid. Nowadays I can understand them more, they still hit deep x
Jenn Matticks
this is my wedding song love it! 10 yrs this June
08skydancer
My most favorite song by this group, of all time. This really soothes me.
Kayleigh Winn
This is my childhood right here.
battousaiblade
mine too
sally salsabila
i love it, a memorable song...
Irish Emo Girl
This band should have been so much bigger than it was. It's such a shame it never really happened for them. This song brings up good and bad memories from my childhood. I love this song but I always feel a little twinge of sadness whenever I listen to it.
scr1231
Beautiful song.
Robert John M. Gunabe
18 years....one of my favorites...
Snazzy Rose
her voice is like the sound of an Irish tin wistle