C'Est la Vie
B*Witched
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Some people say I look like my dad What? Are you serious? Ah, ohh, hey, hey Ah, ohh Ah, ohh I say, hey boy, sittin' in your tree Mummy always wants you to come for tea 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!"
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Written by: Edele Lynch, Keavy Lynch, Lindsay Armaou, Sinead OCarroll, Ray Hedges, Martin Brannigan, Tracy Ackerman, MARTIN SEAN BRANNIGAN, EDELE CLAIRE LYNCH, KEAVY JANE LYNCH, LINDSAY GAEIL CHRISTIAN ARMAOU, SINEAD MARIA O'CARROLL
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15 facts about this song
Genre"C'Est la Vie" by B*Witched is a pop song featuring elements of Irish folk music and dance.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the UK Singles Chart on its release in June 1998. It also reached number 9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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Debut SingleIt served as the debut single for the Irish girl group B*Witched.
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Record AchievementThis track made B*Witched the youngest girl group to achieve a number one single in the UK.
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Double PlatinumIn the United States, "C'Est la Vie" was certified double platinum.
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Album InclusionThe track is part of their self-titled debut album "B*Witched".
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SongwritersBand members Edele and Keavy Lynch, Ray "Madman" Hedges, Martin Brannigan, and Tracy Ackerman contributed in writing the song.
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Re-releaseB*Witched re-released "C'Est la Vie" in 2013 as part of their EP "Champagne or Guinness".
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Media AppearancesThe song appeared on the soundtrack of many films and television series, including "Smart House" and "Daria".
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ControversyDespite its innocent and catchy exterior, the song hints at more adult themes in its lyrics, which led to some controversy.
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Cover Versions"C'Est la Vie" has been covered by various artists, including punk rock band Zebrahead.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features a playful, outdoor setting with the band members engaging in a dance routine.
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LegacyDespite being over two decades old, the song remains one of the most iconic pop songs from the 1990s and is often perceived as a classic in the genre.
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Live PerformancesB*Witched has performed "C'Est la Vie" in numerous concerts and music festivals since its release.
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Popular CultureThe song has continued to stay relevant in popular culture being used in television shows like "The Office" and in games like "Dance Dance Revolution".
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