There is more than one artist with this name:
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.

Diamonds
Betty Lyrics

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Wasn't all that long ago, you could meet someone and say hello
And never have to worry about a thing
Those days may be gone forever, but every time we get together
And I see you smile, I want to sing

Your eyes, shine like silver, your smile, is like gold
In the eyes of heaven, you are, a precious soul
Glory hallelujah, I hope that you can see

You are a diamond to me

Another day may come and go
But there's one thing, that I know
You make this world a better place
The years you spent, good seeds you sowed
Will surely pave the road in gold
The day, you walk through, those Pearly Gates

Your eyes, shine like silver, your smile, is like gold
In the eyes of heaven, you are, a precious soul
Glory hallelujah, I hope that you can see
You are a diamond to me

Your eyes, shine like silver, your smile, is like gold
In the eyes of heaven, you are, a precious soul
Glory hallelujah, I hope that you can see
You are a diamond to me

Glory hallelujah all the world can see
You are a diamond to me

You are a diamond to me

Overall Meaning

The song "Diamonds" by Betty is a heartfelt tribute to someone who is incredibly special to her. She reflects on how times have changed from a simpler past when meeting people was easy and carefree. However, every time she sees this particular person, she feels a desire to sing because to her, that person is a precious diamond. Betty compares the person's eyes to silver and their smile to gold, recognizing their value and worth.

Betty acknowledges the good deeds this person has done for the world, and the seeds they have sown will pave the road in gold. She believes that they will pass through the Pearly Gates and leave behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. In the chorus, she repeats the same message, highlighting how this person is like a diamond in her eyes and hopes they can see that too.

Overall, "Diamonds" conveys a sincere appreciation for someone who has made a positive impact on Betty's life and the world around them. It is an emotional song that reminds us of the importance of cherishing those who are precious to us.

Line by Line Meaning

Wasn't all that long ago, you could meet someone and say hello
Back then, meeting someone was simple and effortless

And never have to worry about a thing
There were no fears or concerns associated with meeting someone new

Those days may be gone forever, but every time we get together
Although those days may be behind us, every time we reunite

And I see you smile, I want to sing
Whenever I witness your smile, I feel an urge to express my joy through song

Your eyes, shine like silver, your smile, is like gold
Your eyes emit a brilliance that is equivalent to the luminosity of silver, your smile is even brighter like the colour of gold

In the eyes of heaven, you are, a precious soul
In the eyes of the Divine, you are an exceptionally valuable and rare soul

Glory hallelujah, I hope that you can see
Glory to the highest, I wish you possess the ability to perceive

You are a diamond to me
You hold immense value and significance to me

Another day may come and go
Future days are uncertain

But there's one thing, that I know
Despite the uncertainties, one thing is definite

You make this world a better place
You have improved this world through your actions

The years you spent, good seeds you sowed
The years you've lived have been utilized in planting good upbringing

Will surely pave the road in gold
which will generate abundance of merits in your favour

The day, you walk through, those Pearly Gates
The day, you enter into paradise and through the gates of heaven

Glory hallelujah all the world can see
May the world know and acknowledge

You are a diamond to me
That you are invaluable and precious to me

You are a diamond to me
You are invaluable and precious to me