Betty Oshawa
Betty Oshawa's Musical Journey: A Tale of Regret and Redemption
Lyrics
Me and Betty Oshawa, we had a little band
Me and Betty Oshawa formed a small musical group.
I met her in a parking lot
I encountered Betty in a parking lot in response to a want ad.
When I answered a want ad
We performed at various small venues, including juke-joints, bars, and honky-tonks.
We played every little juke-joint
We played the song "Fire On The Mountain," which was Betty's favorite.
And every single bar
Despite my knowledge, we played Top 40 radio songs, even if we didn't like them.
Every little honky-tonk
Reflecting on the fact that I thought I knew everything.
You could get to with a car
Despite differences, we continued playing together.
And it was, "Fire On The Mountain"
Emphasizing the song "Fire On The Mountain" as Betty's favorite.
That was her favorite one
Highlighting the contradiction of playing Top 40 radio despite personal preferences.
But there wasn't nothing that I didn't know
Admitting to being wrong about the approach to the songs.
So we played the Top 40 radio
Strained relationship between the narrator and Betty.
Even though we didn't really like the songs
The narrator's ego causing tension in the partnership.
I was wrong
Occasionally overhearing Betty praying for help with undesired songs.
Me and Betty Oshawa
Despite the conflict, the duo continued to perform.
We didn't really get along
The narrator's large ego causing discord in the relationship.
My ego was as big as a roadhouse parking lot
Illustrating the narrator's inflated self-esteem.
Sometimes I'd hear her praying
Acknowledging Betty's struggles with unwanted songs.
Outside her dressing room
Expressing Betty's prayer for assistance outside her dressing room.
For help with the songs she didn't want to do
Referring to the reluctance to perform certain songs.
And it was, "Fire On The Mountain"
Reiteration of "Fire On The Mountain" as Betty's favorite.
That was her favorite one
Despite knowledge, the duo continued playing Top 40 radio songs.
But there wasn't nothing that I didn't know
Admitting to the narrator's previous misconceptions.
So we played the Top 40 radio
Continued playing despite personal song preferences.
Even though we didn't really like the songs
Acknowledging the narrator's realization of being wrong.
I was wrong
Highlighting the discord between the narrator and Betty.
Betty got a record deal
Betty's success with a record deal and relocation to L.A.
And she's living in L.A.
The narrator's mundane job contrasted with Betty's musical career.
I work in a grocery store
The narrator's daily routine working at a grocery store.
Every single day
Despite Betty's success, the narrator maintains a regular job.
Sometimes she comes to town
Occasional visits from Betty to perform in the local hall.
She plays the local hall
Betty always leaves her contact number.
She always leaves her number
The narrator chooses not to return Betty's calls.
But I don't return the call
Reiteration of "Fire On The Mountain" as Betty's favorite.
And it was, "Fire On The Mountain"
Despite knowledge, Betty is now on Top 40 radio.
That's still her favorite one
Despite changes, "Fire On The Mountain" remains Betty's favorite.
And there's still nothing that I don't know
Emphasizing the narrator's knowledge despite past misunderstandings.
She's on the Top 40 radio
Betty's songs are now played on Top 40 radio.
How I love it when I hear them play her songs
The narrator enjoys hearing Betty's songs on the radio.
I was wrong
Acknowledgment of the narrator's past errors in judgment.
I was wrong
Reiteration of the narrator's admission of being wrong.
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