1. BETTY is an alternative… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1. BETTY is an alternative rock group from New York City.
2. Betty (ベティ) was formed in July 2005 by 勇 and たら.
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1. BETTY is an alternative rock group from New York City, The group originated in Washington, D.C. and traces its lineage to a birthday party for Dodie Bowers (the original owner of the 9:30 Club). The band's harmonies and unique lyrics attracted a cult following in the vibrant alternative music scene and among gay/lesbian audiences. A "BETTY Rules" t-shirt, an early marketing item of the band, appears on one of the AIDS quilts.
In the late 1980s the band relocated to NYC. The name of their first album, "Hello, BETTY!" comes from the standard opening for all their appearances. In 1995, the band expanded by adding lead guitar and drums to the initial line-up primarily of vocals with electronic accompaniment.
Betty appeared in every episode of the 1986 HBO Series Encyclopedia, singing educational songs each centered around a particular word, as well as performing the opening and closing theme songs. The members involved were Alyson Palmer/Amy Ziff/Elizabeth Ziff, although they were credited in the show's opening titles as simply "Betty".
In 2003 the group starred in its own off-Broadway show BETTY RULES directed by Rent's Michael Greif. The musical ran for 6 months at the Zipper Theatre. The show has since been performed in Chicago at the Lakeside Theatre and at Theater J in Washington, DC. BETTY has appeared as a regular guest artist on the television show The L Word, for which they provided the theme song.
Line-up:
Elizabeth Ziff (vocals, guitar)
Alyson Palmer (vocals, bass)
Amy Ziff (vocals, cello)
Tony Salvatore (lead guitar)
Mino Gori (drums)
2. Betty (ベティ) was formed in July 2005 by 勇 and たら.
JaME: Tara, the former bassist of Panic Channel, left this last band because of hearing problems. After his hospitalization, he decided to create the duo Betty with Yuu, the former Never Crazy vocalist. They had taken part in only six events, but within that time they released their maxi-single Aka of which all 2000 copies were sold out.
The newly arrived reinforcements for Tara and Yuu weren’t completely unknown to the music scene as Toki, formerly Tsubasa, was in Panic Channel, while Setsuki played guitar in Karen, and Kasumi took care of drums in Gimikku.
On March 13th 2006, an exceptional sold-out live celebrated the end of Betty and the beginning of 176BIZ in the well-known Takadanobaba Area. The maxi-single Shinkai ni oboreta Sakana was released on March 22nd, points out a more rebel side of the band, especially in songs such as Dekiai and Drag on downer. They went on with more lives until the oneman "the scReaM of pRiMe" on June 20th.
176BIZ spend the whole summer preparing their first album Atelier which was planned to be released in September of 2006 in two different versions. The limited version, which included a PV of the song Aqua on top of the 10-tracks regular album, was quickly sold out.
The band will participate in the Christmas 2006 celebration their label Danger Crue records organized which will take place in nothing less than the Nippon Budôkan (10000 seats) where gathered bands as S.O.A.P, MUCC, SID, girugämesh, Tetsu69 will also perform.
Back It Up
Betty Lyrics
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I need you lazy
I want you to make your mind
I need you crazy
I want you behind...
Back it up baby
Let me see you back it up
C'mon back it up a beat
Back it up baby
Let me see you back it up
Back it up baby
C'mon back it up a beat
You're too far ahead
Slow down
Relax
It's better late than ever, baby
Just make it last
Make it
Last
I like licking your fondue when we take time to melt the blue
I like dancing slowly too cheek to cheek just me and you
Tell you what's good my friend
Slow and steady in the end
Back it
Back it
Back it up back it up now baby
Back it
Back it
Back it up back it up now baby
But but but but
Wait a minute
Back it up baby
Let me see you back it up
Back it up baby
C'mon back it up a beat
Back it up baby
Let me see you back it up
Back it up baby
C'mon back it up a beat
The fast lane's a shame
Slow down
Relax
It's sweeter on the inside, baby
Just let them pass
Let them
Pass
If you nibble it just a little bit you'll be sure to fit every bit of it
If you sip it when it's icy slide it cool and nicely
Tell you what's good my friend
Slow and steady
In the end...
Back it up baby
Let me see you back it up
Back it up baby
C'mon back it up a beat
Back it up baby
Let me see you back it up
Back it up baby
C'mon back it a up a beat
Back it up baby
Let me see you back it up
Back it up baby
C'mon back it up a beat
Back it up baby
Let me see you back it up
Back it up baby
C'mon back it up a beat
The lyrics of Betty's song "Back It Up" seem to be about taking things slow and savoring the moment. Betty is telling her partner that she wants them to take their time and enjoy the experience. She wants them to be "lazy" and "crazy," indicating that she wants them to relax and let go. However, she also wants her partner to be behind, as if to say that she wants to take the lead in the situation.
The chorus, "Back it up baby, let me see you back it up," can be interpreted literally as a request for her partner to physically back up, perhaps in a dance or other intimate situation. However, the repetition of the phrase throughout the song also adds to the idea of taking things slow and savoring the moment. Rather than rushing forward, Betty wants her partner to back up and take their time, perhaps even back up and start over if needed.
The verse about "licking your fondue" and "dancing cheek to cheek" further emphasizes the idea of intimacy and taking things slow. Betty seems to be enjoying the moment and wants her partner to do the same. The line "let them pass" in the bridge can also be interpreted as a metaphor for not getting caught up in the fast-paced world around them, and instead focusing on each other and the moment they are in.
Overall, the lyrics of "Back It Up" seem to be about slowing down, enjoying the moment, and savoring intimacy with a partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I want you to take your time
I want you to slow down and take your time with me
I need you lazy
I need you to relax and take it easy
I want you to make your mind
I want you to make up your mind and commit to me
I need you crazy
I need you to be wild and adventurous with me
I want you behind...
I want you to be behind me, supporting me
Back it up baby
Move back, baby
Let me see you back it up
Show me your moves as you move back
C'mon back it up a beat
Come on, keep up with the beat
You're too far ahead
You're moving too fast
Slow down
Take it slow and steady
Relax
Take it easy and relax
It's better late than ever, baby
It's better to take it slow and do it right than rush and regret it later
Just make it last
Take your time and make it memorable
I like licking your fondue when we take time to melt the blue
I enjoy intimacy with you when we take our time
I like dancing slowly too cheek to cheek just me and you
I enjoy dancing slowly and intimately with you
Tell you what's good my friend
Let me tell you what's beneficial, my friend
Slow and steady in the end
If you take it slow and steady, things will turn out better in the end
But but but but
Pause a moment
Wait a minute
Hold on a second
The fast lane's a shame
Moving too fast can lead to negative consequences
It's sweeter on the inside, baby
The true value is in the inside
Just let them pass
Don't worry about others who are moving too fast, let them pass
If you nibble it just a little bit you'll be sure to fit every bit of it
If you take your time, you'll enjoy it more
If you sip it when it's icy slide it cool and nicely
If you take it slow, it'll be refreshing and enjoyable
Writer(s): Alyson Palmer, Amy Ziff, Elizabeth Ziff
Contributed by Jordan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yunggravy
hope you beautiful people love betty 😈
@drdoom5499
Never taking losses gravy , straight fire 🔥
@h_scar9006
This song is a certified banger if you get what I mean
@nah12342
Aye bro this shit is fire asf, hopefully I'll be able to chop it up with ya one day Gravy. Stay winning dog
@sm0kedup
W
@antantelope
Yessirrrr
@marianac.g292
I have in my head all the day “Damn gravy you’re so vicious, you so clean so delicious “ 🕺🏻
@jalenawilliams5063
Fr
@isaelbasado877
Same
@lasyvv
Yes! It's addictive. 😩