C'est La Vie

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About C'est La Vie

"C'est la Vie" is a song by Irish girl group B*Witched. It served as their debut single and the lead single from their self-titled debut studio album (1998). Written by band members Edele Lynch, Keavy Lynch, Lindsay Armaou, and Sinéad O'Carroll, Ray "Madman" Hedges, Martin Brannigan and Tracey Ackerman, it was released by Epic Records on 25 May 1998. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the song was a huge success for the band after it reached number one on the charts in various countries around the world, including the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand. In the process, B*Witched became the youngest girl group ever to have a UK number one. In the United States, "C'est la Vie" reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100. In 1999, it was nominated for "Best Song Musically and Lyrically" in the Ivor Novello Awards. The accompanying music video for the song features the four girls dancing around a lush green field full of bright flowers with a puppy as they playfully tease a teenage boy. 


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Ah Ohh Hey Hey (x 2) 
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 and 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 see'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 
I'm the wolf today, hey, hey, hey 
I'll huff I'll puff I'll huff and puff and 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 see'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 see'est la vie
Na Na Na Hey
Na Na Na Ho
Na Na Na Hey
Say you will say you won't 
Say you'll do what I don't 
Say you're true, say to me want to say see'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 see'est la vie
Na Na Na Hey
Na Na Na Ho
Na Na Na Hey
see'est la vie!

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B*Witched

B*Witched are an Irish girl group that was active between 1998 and 2002. They enjoyed success in both Europe and North America between 1998 and 2000, releasing two albums and eight singles, all of which made the UK Top 20. The original lineup comprised twin sisters Edele and Keavy Lynch, Sinéad O'Carroll and Lindsay Armaou. B*Witched performed in the 2007 gig 'Battle of the Pop Bands' which brought old bands from the late 1990s and early 2000s. more »

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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

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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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.
Chart Performance
The song topped the UK Singles Chart on its release in June 1998. It also reached number 9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Debut Single
It served as the debut single for the Irish girl group B*Witched.
Record Achievement
This track made B*Witched the youngest girl group to achieve a number one single in the UK.
Double Platinum
In the United States, "C'Est la Vie" was certified double platinum.
Album Inclusion
The track is part of their self-titled debut album "B*Witched".
Songwriters
Band members Edele and Keavy Lynch, Ray "Madman" Hedges, Martin Brannigan, and Tracy Ackerman contributed in writing the song.
Re-release
B*Witched re-released "C'Est la Vie" in 2013 as part of their EP "Champagne or Guinness".
Media Appearances
The song appeared on the soundtrack of many films and television series, including "Smart House" and "Daria".
Controversy
Despite its innocent and catchy exterior, the song hints at more adult themes in its lyrics, which led to some controversy.
Cover Versions
"C'Est la Vie" has been covered by various artists, including punk rock band Zebrahead.
Music Video
The music video for the song features a playful, outdoor setting with the band members engaging in a dance routine.
Legacy
Despite 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.
Live Performances
B*Witched has performed "C'Est la Vie" in numerous concerts and music festivals since its release.
Popular Culture
The 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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