“betty” tells the folklore love triangle from James’s perspective.
Taylor Swift’s “august” is narrated by the unnamed female character involved in a brief summer romance with James. “betty” shifts the viewpoint to James, who reflects on his actions and seeks reconciliation with Betty.
The third song in the narrative is “cardigan,” which presents Betty’s perspective. The three tracks are connected by shared characters and events, although folklore presents them as fictional storytelling rather than a literal account of Swift’s personal life.
A common mistake is choosing “cardigan” because it is also part of the same trilogy. However, “cardigan” belongs to Betty’s viewpoint, while “betty” is the James chapter. The song titles are lowercase on folklore, matching the album’s stylized presentation.