B*Witched are a girl group from Dublin, Ireland who were wildly popular in … Read Full Bio ↴B*Witched are a girl group from Dublin, Ireland who were wildly popular in Europe in the late 1990s and enjoyed mild success in the United States. They were unique for their ability to mix Irish folk music with mainstream pop. After more than a ten year hiatus B*Witched reformed in 2013.

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".

Rev It Up
B*Witched Lyrics

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Hurry up we're all ready
And all you need to bring is yourself
Gonna go slow take it steady
Cause there's no room for nobody else

Sun is high, sky is blue
It's so bright, we're just waiting for you [Repeat x2]
(We know what you're doin')

We know what to do

Rev it up I said
(Don't waste time)
We know where we're goin'
(It's alright)
Rev it up no lead
(The coast line)
Where the wind is blowin'
(It's so fine)

Give it up Mr. Blue Sky
Speedin' right on into the bay
Everybody wave as we drive by
To the beach where we're gonna stay

Sun is high, sky is blue
It's so bright, we're just waitin' for you [Repeat x2]

(We know what you're doin')
We know what to do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to B*Witched's song Rev It Up celebrate the freedom and joy of a road trip to the beach. The song starts with an invitation to hurry up and join the adventure, as the group is ready for a slow and steady ride. The focus here is on the group's unity and the idea that they don't need anyone else but themselves to have a good time. The next lines describe the perfect weather for the ride, sunny and blue skies, and reiterate that they're waiting for someone to join them. What's interesting in this part is the line "We know what you're doing", which creates a sense of mystery and playfulness.

In the chorus, the tempo rises, and the singer invites the driver to rev it up and not waste any time, since they know where they're going. The lyrics showcase the beauty of the coastline and the freedom felt while driving with the wind. The second verse reinforces the idea of enjoying the ride while listening to Mr. Blue Sky, by Electric Light Orchestra. The song ends with an invitation to the beach, where they're gonna stay, and the repetition of the first verse.

Rev It Up's lyrics might be straightforward, but they capture the feeling of freedom that comes with the endless possibilities of a road trip. Through its catchy melody and playful lyrics, the song inspires listeners to go on an adventure themselves and enjoy the ride.

Line by Line Meaning

Hurry up we're all ready
We are all prepared for the outing and eager to start.

And all you need to bring is yourself
You don't need to bring anything else except yourself.

Gonna go slow take it steady
We will be driving at a moderate pace without rushing.

Cause there's no room for nobody else
Our group is full and there isn't any space for anyone else to join us.

Sun is high, sky is blue
The sun is shining and the sky is clear.

It's so bright, we're just waiting for you [Repeat x2]
The weather is perfect and we are excitedly anticipating your arrival.

(We know what you're doin')
We are aware of your plans and intentions.

We know what to do
We are knowledgeable about the course of action to take.

Rev it up I said
Accelerate the vehicle, as I requested.

(Don't waste time)
Let's not dilly-dally, and move quickly.

We know where we're goin'
Our destination is predetermined, and we have a clear direction.

(It's alright)
There's no need to worry, everything is fine and under control.

Rev it up no lead
There is no one in front blocking our way, so accelerate.

(The coast line)
We will be driving along the coastline.

Where the wind is blowin'
We will be heading in the direction of the wind.

(It's so fine)
The wind is pleasant and enjoyable.

Give it up Mr. Blue Sky
Let's embrace and enjoy the beautiful blue sky above.

Speedin' right on into the bay
We are driving quickly towards the bay.

Everybody wave as we drive by
As we pass by, let's greet and wave at everyone we see.

To the beach where we're gonna stay
We will be staying by the seaside.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: MARTIN SEAN BRANNIGAN, RAY HEDGES, TRACY ACKERMAN, LINDSAY GAEIL CHRISTIAN ARMAOU, EDELE CLAIRE LYNCH, KEAVY JANE LYNCH, SINEAD MARIA O'CARROLL

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