More songs by Carter Faith
Description
Jealousy here sounds not like a tragedy, but like a half-joking conversation with the air itself. The scene immediately comes to mind: a village shore, an old Chevy, fogged-up windows, and two shadows that seem to be living someone else's, yet all too familiar, story. And yes, there is sarcasm in every line - after all, what else is there to do but laugh at the fact that Betty has better hair and is apparently a better cook?
Behind the playful envy lies an honest feeling - resentment that the words that were so lacking now flow easily for someone else. But there is almost no malice. There is an acknowledgment that “he was always handsome,” there is even respect for the rival, ironic and a little painful. The music keeps it all in a light rhythm, turning heartbreak into a story that is easier to sing than to live through in silence.
Lyrics and translation
Original
Betty with the sun-kissed hair.
Even I can't stare long enough at
Betty.
I wish I looked like her.
Wish I could cook like her.
'Cause he'd still be in my bed. But if I had to guess. . .
I bet he's at the levee in the back of a Chevy and their clothes are coming off and it's getting hot and heavy. Yeah, Betty's saying everything he never said to me.
I bet he, I bet he, I bet he, yeah, I bet he's talking about babies and fixing up a trailer. He always was a looker, so I can't even hate her. If I had the money,
I'd put it all down. I bet he's with Betty right now, right now.
Maybe
I should just drive by, see if her car's outside.
Or maybe I've gone crazy and made the whole thing up.
Maybe they've never touched.
But if I was a betting man,
I'd have a damn good hand.
I bet he's at the levee in the back of a Chevy and their clothes are coming off and it's getting hot and heavy.
Yeah, Betty's saying everything he never said to me.
I bet he, I bet he, I bet he, yeah, I bet he's talking about babies and fixing up a trailer.
He always was a looker, so I can't even hate her. If I had the money, I'd put it all down.
I bet he's with Betty right now. She's saying, "Oh.
Oh, oh.
Oh, yeah.
Oh, oh. " Betty, why you gotta be so pretty?
Betty, why you gotta take my man?
I bet he's at the levee in the back of a Chevy and their clothes are coming off and it's getting hot and heavy. Yeah, Betty's saying everything he never said to me.
I bet he, I bet he, I bet he, yeah, I bet he's talking about babies and fixing up a trailer. He always was a looker, so I can't even hate her. If I had the money,
I'd put it all down.
I bet he's with Betty, I bet he's with Betty, I bet he's with Betty, I bet he's with Betty right now.