I originally wrote “Betsy” about my dog, when she died. [I was] remembering this really intense moment from when I was living in New York and driving her through the suburbs, taking her to be put to sleep. It was very vivid in my memory, and then it turned into other things. Betsy also represents so...
[Verse 1]
Driving through the night
Rings of crystal, crystal light
Every gulp of the warm suburb air
Betsy's auburn, auburn hair
[Refrain]
Ooh, ooh
[Verse 2]
Drive into New York with me
How she keeps me calm
Street lights, boys and poison palms
[Refrain]
Ooh, ooh
[Bridge]
Drive into New York with me
Big lights in the city
[Refrain]
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Betsy was written by Adrianne Lenker.
Betsy was produced by Andrew Sarlo.