In the 90's she was part of an unsuccessful girl pop group.
The band, formed in London, UK in 2006. The initial line-up consisted of Megan Burns, under the pseudonym Betty Curse, guitarist John King, bassist Adam Prendergast and drummer, Chris Prendergast.
On 13th November 2006, Island Records released a brand new single from BETTY CURSE. Entitled "Girl With Yellow Hair", the single was written by Betty with Davey McManus, frontman and founder of The Crimea.
Girl With Yellow Hair has proved one of the stand out tracks from her live set, and the single release follows that of her highly anticipated debut album Hear Lies Betty Curse, which was released exclusively on the eve of Halloween 2006, through online retailers. The commercial CD release of the album follows in January 2007.
After receiving great reviews for her very first festival appearance, a storming set at Download 2006 in June 2006, and various headline club nights, Betty hit the road in October, finishing at London Camden Underworld on November 5th 2006.
Following a Goth revival in the Summer of 2006, which saw Jean Paul Gaultier dedicate his new collection to the look, Dita Von Teese cross into the mainstream with Vogue and Elle shoots, The Horrors on the cover of the NME and Siousxie Sioux with a brand new record deal, Betty Curse received a rush of attention.
Having starred in the biggest zombie film of the past two decades, 28 Days Later, and with music which managed to sound like sweetlace power pop whilst lyrically delving into the darkest psyche of your typical teenage outcast, her credentials couldn't be higher to claim her place as the female figurehead for a new generation of Goth pop fans.
Betty has seen her popularity grow with organic word-of-mouth support since her launch. Yahoo named her 'Emerging Artist Of The Month' for August 2006, enjoying across site promotion, video showings and a live performance on what is the UK's most popular music video site. Kerrang Radio playlisted her last single, the download release of "God This Hurts", on their daytime schedule. Kerrang TV and MTV 2 picked up on her very first video, for the track "Excuse All The Blood". Online, NME.com and Kerrang.com have given exclusives to her previous two videos, and Myspace.com put her on their front page as one of their Features Artists.
Her debut album Hear Lies Betty Curse features new single "Girl With Yellow Hair", along with previously released tracks "God This Hurts", "Met On The Internet" and "Excuse All The Blood". The majority of the album was written by Betty and Steve Ludwin, former frontman with Little Hell, with The Vaselines' Eugene Kelly co-writing the track "Stay Out Of My Way".
She has sinced been dropped from Island Records.
"The Betty Curse sound is anthemic alt-rock/power pop in the vein of The Runaways, Blondie, The Go-Gos. Dark and sweet, like black cherry bubblegum." SIMON PRICE, INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
Influences: Sex Pistols, PJ Harvey, Bettie Page, Death. Love. Blood.
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Black Flowers
Betty Curse Lyrics
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Always do and always will I wanna feel the same
That's why the angels trying to escape the hell of modern life
Underground the music scene is taking its sweet time
All the while the heads of state are planning their next crime
That's why the angels trying to escape the hell of modern life
Only bloom at night
Black flowers, black flowers
Hiding from the light
Should you save or separate your loved ones from the past
All those convocations turn to legalising grass
That's why the angels trying to escape the hell of modern life
Black flowers, black flowers
Only bloom at night
Black flowers, black flowers
Hiding from the light
Watch them grow, its kinda scary
No one knows
Watch them grow, its kinda scary
No one knows
Black flowers, black flowers
Only bloom at night
Black flowers, black flowers
Hiding from the light
Black flowers, black flowers
Only you and I can see them
Black flowers
Hiding the light, tonight
The lyrics in "Black Flowers" by Betty Curse depict a desire to experience someone else's pain, to feel the same struggles and emotions they are going through. This longing is compared to the angels who are trying to escape the suffering of modern life. The underground music scene is contrasted with the corrupt planning of politicians, further emphasizing the oppressive nature of society. The metaphor of black flowers is used to represent something hidden and mysterious, only blooming at night and hiding from the light. The chorus repeats this imagery and adds a sense of exclusivity, as only the singer and the listener can see these black flowers.
The second verse is a reflection on personal relationships and the choices of either saving or separating loved ones from the past. The legalizing of marijuana is mentioned as a turning point in society, again highlighting the contrast between outdated laws and the rebellion of the underground. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the theme of secrecy and isolation, with the black flowers being a symbol of escape from the oppressive world.
Overall, "Black Flowers" is a reflective song on the struggles of modern society and the desire to break free from it. The use of metaphors and contrasting imagery creates a sense of depth and complexity to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday I wanted to experience your pain
I desired to understand your anguish yesterday.
Always do and always will I wanna feel the same
I consistently yearn to empathize with you and continue to do so in the future.
That's why the angels trying to escape the hell of modern life
This is the reason why celestial beings are attempting to evade the agony of contemporary existence.
Underground the music scene is taking its sweet time
The music genre, which operates underground, is proceeding at a leisurely pace.
All the while the heads of state are planning their next crime
In the meantime, government leaders are busy devising their next immoral action.
Should you save or separate your loved ones from the past
Do you choose to preserve or isolate your beloveds from historical occurrences?
All those convocations turn to legalising grass
All formal gatherings converge towards legalizing marijuana.
Watch them grow, its kinda scary
Observing their growth is somewhat unnerving.
No one knows
No one has the awareness of this phenomenon.
Black flowers, black flowers
Referring to the eponymous black flowers.
Only bloom at night
Their blooms occur solely during the nighttime hours.
Hiding from the light
They conceal themselves from illumination.
Only you and I can see them
These flowers are exclusively perceivable by us.
Hiding the light, tonight
Tonight, these flowers veil the illumination.
Contributed by Adrian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AlsoKnownAsBrandie
Other Betty Curse song I love! Why can't they put her album on the American Itunes?
Topottsel
Well her music is about 3 years old now and the cost of licensing and other fee's incurred from bringing the tracks to US would either be unprofitable or barely profitable. Unfortunately the big music label that owns her songs is only interested in making lots of money, not in making people happy.
Topottsel
No problem =]
Dr Gunsmith
she won best actress award for the film Liam it's a shame she quit acting for singing as she could of been so hugely popular as an actress she was great in 28 days later too, just hope she's doing ok.
Topottsel
She's doing good, she manages music artists now, has a long term partner and kid. https://twitter.com/1986BC