Betty Feat. Pam Grier
Betty feat. Pam Grier Lyrics
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I know it's been a while
But I've been thinking about what you said
And I wanted to say thank you
For every time your fire burned me
Every time you left me hollow
Every time you left a map of hurt
For every man who's just like you to follow
You might wanna watch this space
'Cause I'm just getting started
All that is meant for me is coming
I'll get what I deserve
And so will you
When you see my face
Can't escape how you feel about it
Now I'm in your head
I hope you hate it
Feel me everywhere, in your hair
Are you sick about it?
Sleeping in your bed because you made it
Hard to believe I'm fine without you
Maybe for once, it's not about you
Feel me on your lips like a kiss
Tell me, how does it taste
When you see my face? (Face)
The song "Betty" by Betty Davis featuring Pam Grier is a powerful track about overcoming the pain and hurt caused by toxic relationships. Betty begins the song by expressing gratitude towards her ex-lover, who had put her through a lot of pain and hurt. She acknowledges that every experience, whether good or bad, had been a learning opportunity for her. Through this, she has become a stronger person and has embarked on a journey of self-love and discovery.
In the chorus, Betty sings about the power she holds over her ex-lover. Her presence in his life continues to haunt him, and he cannot escape the feelings he has for her. Betty revels in this control she holds over him, and her confidence and self-assuredness shine through. She challenges her ex-lover, asking him how it feels to see her face and taste her kiss after he had caused her so much pain. With these lyrics, Betty shows that she no longer feels weak and vulnerable but instead has taken back control of her life.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, it's Betty
Betty is addressing someone.
I know it's been a while
Betty is aware that time has gone by.
But I've been thinking about what you said
Betty has been reflecting on something that someone said to her.
And I wanted to say thank you
Betty expresses gratitude.
For every time your fire burned me
Betty is referring to a past instance where she was hurt.
Every time you left me hollow
Betty is talking about how she felt empty after being hurt.
Every time you left a map of hurt
Betty is saying that the hurtful actions left a lasting impact.
For every man who's just like you to follow
Betty is warning that the person's behavior could influence others.
I learned a little more, I worked a little harder
Betty grew from the experience and continued to make progress.
You might wanna watch this space
Betty is suggesting that something exciting is happening soon.
'Cause I'm just getting started
Betty is indicating that she has more to come.
All that is meant for me is coming
Betty has faith that good things are coming to her.
I'll get what I deserve
Betty feels that she will get what she has earned.
And so will you
Betty is acknowledging that the person will also get what they deserve.
When you see my face
Betty is referencing the moment when the person sees her again.
Can't escape how you feel about it
Betty believes that the person cannot change how they feel.
Now I'm in your head
Betty believes that the person cannot stop thinking about her.
I hope you hate it
Betty wants the person to be uncomfortable.
Feel me everywhere, in your hair
Betty is implying that she is present in the person's thoughts and environment.
Are you sick about it?
Betty is questioning whether the person is bothered by her presence.
Sleeping in your bed because you made it
Betty is describing her presence in the person's personal space.
Hard to believe I'm fine without you
Betty is indicating that she is okay despite the person's absence.
Maybe for once, it's not about you
Betty is pointing out that the focus is on her.
Feel me on your lips like a kiss
Betty is emphasizing her presence, comparing it to a kiss.
Tell me, how does it taste
Betty is challenging the person to acknowledge her presence.
When you see my face? (Face)
Betty is repeating her earlier statement, adding emphasis to the moment when the person sees her again.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jessica Newham, Justin Breit, Justin Slaven, Martin Johnson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Thayse Ferreira
I don't need a whole lots of money
I don't need a big fine car
I got everything that a man could want
I got more than I could ask for
And I don't have to run around
I don't have to stay out all night
'Cause I got me a sweet, a sweet loving woman
And she know just how to treat me right
Oh, my baby, she's alright
Oh, my baby's clean out of sight
Don't you know that she's?
She's some kind of wonderful
She's some kind of wonderful
Yes, she is, she is
She's some kind of wonderful
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
When I hold her in my arms
You know she sets my soul on fire
Oh, when my baby kisses me
My heart becomes filled with desire
When she wraps her loving arms around me
It 'bout drives me out of my mind
Yeah, when my baby kisses me
Chills run up and down my spine
Oh, my baby, she's alright
Oh, my baby's clean out of sight
Don't you know that
She's some kind of wonderful
She's some kind of wonderful
Yes, she is
She's some kind of wonderful
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Is there anybody
Is there anybody
Got a sweet little woman like mine?
Got to be somebody
I know there's somebody, got a sweet little woman like mine
can I get a witness?
Can I get a witness?
Yeah, yeah
She's some kind of wonderful
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Adey Teshome
Such a great L word moment! Pam Grier can SANG!
Trice O
She is amazing
passionpecan
BETTY and Pam together--beautiful. Love this!
Mil Daugherty
Pam - Betty we love you!!! Awesome performance.
NC 🤗
Diane Waller
I was in a restaurant/pub in Albuquerque today picking up a to-go order, and I heard this song...I looked up at the TV, and there was this fantastic video playing.... Fantastic...a straight bar playing this vid...sweet!
loveTibette4ever
Great vid/good song. Kit is stunning!!!! Love to watch it, brings back good memories of the LWord. Oh I miss Tibette and the girls so much!!
Sarah -Grace Brunschier
Love it so ❤
Jessica Thurman
What a great cover!!!
cynthiatravelingqueen travels
awesome performance
Elisa Supremos
Love it so 😍😍😍💞