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.
It Girl
Betty Lyrics
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If you want it, come and get it... I know how much you do
If you work and if you're worthy, I just might give it to you.
I am the it girl and it can happen to you
I'm a regular Josephine, a silent movie queen,
a '70's TV dream, and a star of the winning team
toss em back in a famous bar, and find religion when I go too far
And darlin, I am the one... for fun... everyone
If you want it, come and get it... I know how much you do
If you work and if you're worthy, I just might give it to you.
I am the it girl and it can happen to you
I'm the queen of the rodeo, b-starlett at the drive in show
rock goddess on the radio and the next door neighbor that you want to know
I can work any hardware tools, graduated from the finest school
I live my life breakin all the rules, and I never ever ever ever lose my cool.
Darlin I am the one, for fun, everyone
Worship me, on your knees.
Well I am amorous, glamorous, dangerous, scandalous,
I love who I want, love what I want, love where I want
I want I want I want
I am the it girl... I am the it girl, I am the it girl (it can happen to you)
The lyrics to "It Girl" by Betty reads as a confident boastful statement from the perspective of a woman who considers herself to be the "it girl". The song starts with an invitation for anyone who desires what she has to come and get it, although the singer adds the condition of being worthy - presumably implying that only those who work hard enough for it can have what she has. She goes on to list her impressive credentials and achievements, alluding to the fact that she is a versatile individual. She describes herself as a silent movie queen, a '70s TV dream, and a star of the winning team. She also boasts about her ability to drive hot rod cars, find religion when she goes too far, and live life by breaking all the rules. As the song progresses, she describes herself as an ardent, glamorous, dangerous and scandalous person who loves who she wants, what she wants, and where she wants.
Overall, "It Girl" is an empowering song that delivers a positive message about self-confidence, hard work, and perseverance. The singer takes pride in her accomplishments and doesn't shy away from her confidence. The song seems to encourage listeners to strive for their dreams, work hard, and believe in themselves - qualities that make a person worthy of achieving their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want it, come and get it... I know how much you do
I acknowledge that you desire something I possess, so if you're brave enough, go ahead and take it.
If you work and if you're worthy, I just might give it to you.
Possession of my coveted item is potential, however, you will have to prove yourself before I grant it to you.
I'm a regular Josephine, a silent movie queen, a '70's TV dream, and a star of the winning team
I'm just like anyone else, but in some sense, I'm famous, both now and in the past.
I can drive any hot rod car, get my name in a cement start, toss em back in a famous bar, and find religion when I go too far
I am capable of driving the fastest cars, being recognized for my achievements, drinking at bars that the celebrities patronize, and bouncing back from my mistakes.
And darlin, I am the one... for fun... everyone
I am the person everybody seems to pursue for entertainment purposes, and it's evident that I am that one person.
I'm the queen of the rodeo, b-starlett at the drive in show, rock goddess on the radio and the next door neighbor that you want to know
I am a woman of many talents who can achieve a commanding presence at events, connect with people intimately, and perform exceptionally well in different forms of media and arenas.
I can work any hardware tools, graduated from the finest school, I live my life breakin all the rules, and I never ever ever ever lose my cool.
I am proficient in working with tools and have climbed the ladder of success academically. Regardless of not complying with the norm, I stay composed at all times.
Darlin I am the one, for fun, everyone
I am the one everyone looks to for various forms of entertainment.
Worship me, on your knees.
Express admiration and respect for me in a humbling manner on your knees.
Well I am amorous, glamorous, dangerous, scandalous, I love who I want, love what I want, love where I want, I want I want I want
I am perceived as attractive, fashionable, capable of inciting harm, and creating controversy. I do what I please, within my capabilities but with recklessness driving my desires.
I am the it girl... I am the it girl, I am the it girl (it can happen to you)
I am 'the person' everyone wants to be. However, success is marked by your own exertions, so it is attainable by you as well.
Contributed by Gianna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.