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.
Did You Tell Her
Betty Lyrics
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Did you tell her about us
Did you tell her what we did
Did you tell her i talk dirty
Did you tell her that you screamed
Did you tell her we went somewhere dark so we couldn't be seen
Did you tell her
Did ya
Did you tell her
Did you tell her about us
Did you tell her what we did
Did you tell her i got nasty
Did you tell her you got wild
Did you tell that we came, and stayed for awhile
Did you tell her
Did ya
Think you better
Did you tell her
Did ya
Cheater
Cheater
Before a grand jury today
Difference of opinions
Sex scandal of the century
Moment of truth vs
Who said who said
Sex scandal vs a sex scandal vs a sex scandal...
Did you tell her
Did you tell her about us
Did you tell her what we did
Did you tell her i was cool
Did you tell her you were hot
Did you show her all the things we used, and how to tie a knot
Did you tell her
Did ya
Think you better
Did you tell her
Did ya
Did you tell her
Did you tell her about us
Did you tell her what we did
Did you tell her what i asked you
Did you tell her you said yes
Did you tell her you got on your knees and begged me for less
Did you tell her
Did ya
Think you better
Did ya
Did you tell her
Cheater, cheater
Cheater caught up in a lie
You're a cheater
Cheater, so am i
Cheater caught up in a lie
You're a cheater
Cheater, so am i
Before a grand jury today
Difference of opinions
Sex scandal of the century...
Did you tell her
Did ya
Well, don't you think you better?
The lyrics of Betty's song "Did You Tell Her" are about betrayal in a relationship. The song discusses a cheating partner who has disclosed every intimate detail to a friend or another love interest. The lyrics begin by asking if the cheating partner told the other person about their relationship, specifically whether they revealed any information that they should’ve kept between themselves. The song describes the cheating partner and their actions in detail, mentioning talking dirty and being in dark places to avoid being seen. The lyrics also elaborate on both partners' wild and nasty behaviors, including staying together for an extended period, which shows the depth of the relationship.
The narrative then switches to a legal setting, probably a grand jury, where a sex scandal is unfolding, pitting different opinions against each other. The chorus and the verses emphasize how the cheating partner destroyed trust, and the issue has now become public knowledge with law enforcement involved. The song ends with a poignant reminder that a reckoning always comes, and one has to be careful of their actions.
Additionally, the lyrics' repetition in asking whether the cheating partner told the other person about them and their infidelity is symbolic of the constant need for validation that comes with such behavior. It highlights the fact that cheating partners often need the validation of others to feel good about their actions, even after they betray their partners.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you tell her
Asking if the person told someone else about what happened between them
Did you tell her about us
Asking if the person revealed to someone else about their romantic relationship
Did you tell her what we did
Asking if the person shared intimate details about their sexual encounters
Did you tell her i talk dirty
Asking if the person revealed that they use vulgar language during intimacy
Did you tell her that you screamed
Asking if the person revealed that their partner made loud noises during intimacy
Did you tell her we went somewhere dark so we couldn't be seen
Asking if the person shared that they purposely hid to avoid others seeing them together
Did ya
Repeating the question for emphasis
Did you tell her i got nasty
Asking if the person revealed that they acted in a raunchy manner during intimacy
Did you tell her you got wild
Asking if the person shared that their partner acted wild or uninhibited during intimacy
Did you tell that we came, and stayed for awhile
Asking if the person revealed that they had a romantic relationship that lasted for a prolonged period
Did you tell her
Asking again if the person divulged private details about their relationship to someone else
Think you better
Warning the person that they risk repercussions if the private details are exposed
Did you tell her you said yes
Asking if the person revealed that their partner was willing to engage in a particular sexual act
Did you tell her you got on your knees and begged me for less
Asking if the person revealed that their partner requested them to slow down or be less rough during intimacy
Cheater
Labeling the person as unfaithful to their partner
Cheater caught up in a lie
Drawing attention to the consequences of lying about the situation
So am i
Admitting to being unfaithful as well
Before a grand jury today
Contextualizing the conversation as similar to a public trial or scandal
Difference of opinions
Highlighting the debate or conflict surrounding the matter
Sex scandal of the century
Exaggerating the importance of the situation as a major scandal involving intimacy and infidelity
Did ya
Repeating the question for emphasis
Well, don't you think you better?
Urging the person to confess or take responsibility for their actions
Writer(s): Alyson Palmer, Amy Ziff, Elizabeth Ziff
Contributed by Jayden M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marshakerr1036
Just heard this on weeds and had to youtube it......Season 6 is amazing cant wait to see what happens next :)
@lefsef
This was featured in L word & Weeds shows. Amazing song! :DDDD thumbs up if you also loved it!!
@halfbreedanna889
The music on Weeds is too cool. This song is dope!
@Cordy712
Holy shit, this song rocks! From L Word to Weeds, Betty is full circle... Thank you TV.
@speciallane3275
Weeds brought me here
@ThePERFECTdiary
its timing on WEEDS after rough sex and an altercation with mark paul gossalar character an wife made this song SO REDICULOUSLY EPIC! almost like riding in a car an goin through something an the music responds in such the most perfect way BRAVO to the soundtrack team for diversity an meticulous quality !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@jjdimdim
PERFECT song for ending credits. WEEEEDS!!!
@dbspigner
wow. weeds bought me here too. lol
@RxDith
Yes, heard this song via "Weeds" - Season 6. episode 8 "Gentle Puppies." There has been a lot of interesting music on Weeds. Wish I could get the soundtrack for the entire show.
@natalielarrondo6760
Thank you Weeds!!!