Betty Oshawa
Betty Oshawa: A Tale of Unspoken Regrets and Musical Paths
Lyrics
Me and Betty Oshawa
Introducing the narrator (Caleb Caudle) and Betty Oshawa.
We had a little band
They formed a band together.
I met her in a parking lot
Narrator met Betty in a parking lot while responding to a want ad.
When I answered a want ad
Origin story of their musical collaboration.
We played every little juke joint
They performed at various small venues.
Every single bar
Played at bars and honky tonks accessible by car.
Every little honky tonk
Extended the list of venues where they played.
That you could get to with a car
Highlighting their accessibility and reach.
And it was fire on the mountain
Referring to a song, "Fire on the Mountain," as Betty's favorite.
That was her favorite one
Expressing the significance of the mentioned song.
And there's nothing that we didn't know
Claiming extensive knowledge and experience in their musical journey.
So we played the top 40 radio
Playing top 40 radio hits despite personal preferences.
Even though we didn't really like the songs
Despite not liking the songs, they played them.
I was wrong
Admitting a mistake or realization of error.
Me and Betty Oshawa
Highlighting tension or conflict between the narrator and Betty.
We didn't really get along
Not getting along, possibly due to the narrator's ego.
My ego was as big
Comparing the narrator's ego to a large roadhouse parking lot.
As a roadhouse parking lot
Describing the narrator's inflated sense of self.
Sometimes I'd hear her praying
Occasionally hearing Betty pray outside her dressing room.
Outside her dressing room
Implying Betty faced challenges and sought strength.
Trying to find the strength
Struggling to find strength for performances she didn't want to do.
For ones that she didn't wanna do
Highlighting Betty's dedication to her craft.
And it was fire on the mountain
Reiteration of "Fire on the Mountain" as Betty's favorite.
That was her favorite one
Reemphasizing the significance of the mentioned song.
And there's nothing that we didn't know
Asserting their comprehensive knowledge.
So we played the top 40 radio
Continued play of top 40 radio hits despite personal preferences.
Even though we didn't really like the songs
Reiteration of playing songs they didn't like.
I was wrong
Repeating the admission of a mistake or realization.
Well Betty got a record deal
Betty secures a record deal and moves to Los Angeles.
She's living in L.A.
Update on Betty's current location and status.
I work at the grocery store
Narrator's change in occupation to working at a grocery store.
Every single day
Everyday routine of the narrator's life.
Sometimes she comes through town
Betty occasionally visits and performs locally.
And plays the local hall
Performing at local halls when she comes to town.
She always leaves her number
Betty leaves her number, but the narrator doesn't call back.
But I don't return the call
Indicating a lack of communication or unresolved feelings.
And it was fire on the mountain
Reiteration of "Fire on the Mountain" as Betty's favorite.
That's still her favorite one
Stressing the lasting significance of the mentioned song.
And there's still nothing that I don't know
Claiming continued comprehensive knowledge despite separation.
She's on the top 40 radio
Betty now on top 40 radio, emphasizing success.
How I love it
Expressing the narrator's love for hearing Betty's songs on the radio.
When I hear em'
Enjoyment of hearing Betty's songs being played.
Play her songs
Expressing satisfaction when Betty's songs are played.
I was wrong
Repeating the admission of a mistake or realization.
I was wrong
Final admission of being wrong, possibly in their past interactions.
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