In an interview by Nowness, Holter said
Betsy is one of my favorites, because it is the one to which I’ve imposed the least clear narrative. To me, it’s so much more about the feeling – desperation – than any kind of story at all.
There’s very little imagery or character development, it’s just abou...
[Verse 1]
Betsy on the roof
I can't send the rain down, baby
I can't send the rain down anymore
[Chorus]
"Oh-oh," she said
"Oh-oh," she said, "Oh-oh!"
"Oh-oh," she said
"Oh-oh," she said, "Oh-oh!"
[Post-Chorus]
What of this cloud?
What of this cloud?
What of this cloud?
What of this cloud?
[Verse 2]
Moon and emotion
Elsewhere is my name now
We don't dim the lights down anymore
[Chorus]
"Oh-oh," she said
"Oh-oh," she said, "Oh-oh!"
"Oh-oh," she said
"Oh-oh," she said, "Oh-oh!"
[Break]
I can't remember the words to say
I don't remember the words to say to you
[Bridge]
I'm standing here on the ground, Betsy
My arms stretched out, looking up
Won't you please tell me the answer?
You know the answer, Betsy
I'm standing here on the ground, Betsy
My arms stretched out, looking up
Won't you please tell me the answer?
You know the answer, Betsy
I'm standing here on the ground, Betsy
My arms stretched out, looking up
Won't you please tell me? Answer
You know the answer, Betsy
Betsy on the Roof was written by Julia Holter.
Betsy on the Roof was produced by Cole M.G.N. & Julia Holter.
Julia Holter released Betsy on the Roof on Thu Sep 17 2015.