C'est la vie
B * Witched Lyrics
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What? Are you serious?
Ah, ohh, hey, hey
Ah, ohh
Ah, ohh
I say, hey boy, sittin' in your tree
Don't be shy, straighten up your tie
Get down from your tree house, sittin' in the sky
I want to know just what to do
Is it very big, is there room for two?
I got a house with windows and doors
I'll show you mine if you show me yours
Gotta let me in, hey, hey, hey
Let the fun begin, hey
I'm the wolf today, hey, hey, hey
I'll huff, I'll puff
I'll huff, I'll puff, I'll blow you away
Say you will, say you won't
Say you'll do what I don't
Say you're true, say to me, "C'est la vie"
Say you will, say you won't
Say you'll do what I don't
Say you're true, say to me, "C'est la vie"
Do you play with the girls, play with the boys?
Do you ever get lonely playing with your toys?
We can talk, we can sing
I'll be the queen and you'll be the king
Hey boy, in your tree
Thrown down your ladder, make a room for me
I got a house with windows and doors
I'll show you mine if you show me yours
Gotta let me in, hey, hey, hey
Let the fun begin, hey
I'm the wolf today, hey, hey, hey
I'll huff, I'll puff
I'll huff, I'll puff, I'll blow you away
Say you will, say you won't
Say you'll do what I don't
Say you're true, say to me, "C'est la vie"
Say you will, say you won't
Say you'll do what I don't
Say you're true, say to me, "C'est la vie"
Huh, huh
Na na na hey
Na na na ho
Na na na hey
Huh, huh, huh, huh
Say you will, say you won't
Say you'll do what I don't
Say you're true, say to me, won't you say "C'est la vie"
Say you will, say you won't
Say you'll do what I don't
Say you're true, say to me (huh, huh, huh), "C'est la vie"
Na na na hey
Na na na ho
Na na na hey
Huh, huh, huh
"C'est la vie!"
The lyrics to B*Witched's "C'est la vie" are playful and flirty, suggesting a game of teasing and innuendo between two individuals. The first verse sets the scene, with the singer addressing a boy sitting in a tree and encouraging him to come down from his high, remote perch. She's curious about his space, if it's "very big" and if "there's room for two." This doubles as a suggestive come-on, inviting him to explore their chemistry beyond this kind of playful banter.
The chorus doubles down on the flirtation, with the singer asking the boy to "say you will" or "say you won't" follow her lead, subverting traditional gender roles and making a bold move. The second verse continues in the same vein, with the singer asking if the boy plays with other kids, or if he ever gets lonely with just his toys. She offers to be his queen to his king and encourages him to make a room for her in his treehouse.
Overall, the lyrics to "C'est la vie" are light and fun, full of youthful energy and teasing sexuality. They emphasize a sense of playfulness and experimentation, poking fun at traditional social norms and encouraging a sense of exploration and unbridled joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people say I look like my dad
I cannot believe that you said something so ridiculous
I say, hey boy, sittin' in your tree
I just spotted you up there and want to talk
Don't be shy, straighten up your tie
Don't let shyness get in the way of hanging out with me
Get down from your tree house, sittin' in the sky
Come down to my level and let's chat
I want to know just what to do
I'm curious about you and want to hang out
Is it very big, is there room for two?
I wonder if we could both fit in your treehouse
I got a house with windows and doors
I also have a home and I want to show you
I'll show you mine if you show me yours
If you show me your house, I'm happy to show you mine
Gotta let me in, hey, hey, hey
Let's make this happen and hang out together
Let the fun begin, hey
Let's start the party
I'm the wolf today, hey, hey, hey
I'm feeling confident and bold today
I'll huff, I'll puff, I'll huff, I'll puff, I'll blow you away
I'll do whatever it takes to hang out with you
Say you will, say you won't
Will you or won't you
Say you'll do what I don't
Do what I ask you to do
Say you're true, say to me, 'C'est la vie'
Promise me that you're honest and committed to this
Do you play with the girls, play with the boys?
Do you hang out with boys or girls?
Do you ever get lonely playing with your toys?
Do you feel lonely when you're by yourself?
We can talk, we can sing
We can have fun together
I'll be the queen and you'll be the king
We can be partners and rule together
Thrown down your ladder, make a room for me
Make space for me in your life
Na na na hey, Na na na ho, Na na na hey
Just singing nonsense words
Say you're true, say to me, won't you say 'C'est la vie'
Tell me that you're honest and really mean it
Huh, huh, huh
More nonsense sounds
'C'est la vie!'
That's life!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Edele Lynch, Keavy Lynch, Lindsay Armaou, Sinead OCarroll, Ray Hedges, Martin Brannigan, Tracy Ackerman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jurrasicparx
Unless you were a teenager when this song came out, you have absolutely no idea how much of a bop this was in high school. Absolute classic.
@claringbold85
100% just watched senior year on Netflix and ALL the nostalgia.
Jaysus I’m old lol
@nikellaharris
This song was a hit when I was in high school
@mommyof3coffeeandcrafting170
Not in my high school, I swear lol I was the only one who listed to this song and jammed out big time to it!
@christophergrantbolden474
Factz
@maryclark6661
Was in elementary. Didn’t realize all the euphemisms 🤣🤦🏻♀️😬🤦🏻♀️
@billyarturo3810
This video had everything. Verbal abuse, bondage, and out of nowhere, Riverdance. 11/10.
@selenepickles261
+Billy Arturo made me lol
@MsButterflys81
+Billy Arturo I'll show you mine if you show me yours- do you play with girls or play with boys (gay shaming), - and the hand gesture when she said playing with your toys :D God after all these years!!!I thought they were so cute and innocent back then :))))
@kellylagrant1159
+Billy Arturo I think your comment literally made me cry its so true!