"Betty" received generally positive reviews from critics, and has peaked at number thirty on the New Zealand Singles Chart.

[4][5] "Betty" has a theme of isolation,[6] and "tells the story of a lonely girl hiding behind 'scars and birthmarks',"[4] including one shaped like Canada.

[4] Tom Cardy from The Dominion Post lauded its musical and lyrical depth,[8] and Lindsay Whitfield of Soulshine praised its "catchy" rhythm.

[5] "Betty" entered the New Zealand Singles Chart at number thirty-eight on 24 January 2011,[9] and remained in the position the next week.

Fraser wears a strapless silver dress, black stockings and purple eye-shadow, with her hair tied in a bun.