Contrary to popular belief, the band name in fact did not come from a character in Archie Comics. In an interview with MTV, the sisters explicitly stated this about the band name:
"The name is something we thought about for a long time, and we wanted it to be a girl's name, but we didn't want it to be 'the Jesses. We were very conscious of not wanting to make it a twin thing, because we think that's really tacky. So one day we saw the movie 'Heathers,' and there's a line where one girl asks, 'Are you a Heather?' and Winona Ryder's character answers, 'No, I'm a Veronica,' and so we went with that, because she was this kind of cool, unique chick with an attitude."
Born to Italian (Sicilian) parents on Christmas Day 1984, they grew up in Albany Creek, (northwest of Brisbane, Australia) where they attended Ferny Grove State High School and Wavell State High School. At an early age the girls expressed interest in performing; they participated with small local papers in shows on television, radio and horses.
The girls were picked up by Warner Bros. Records/Reprise Records' Sire Records label in 2004, for a reported sum of 2 million dollars. The girls write their own songs, and have also written songs for other artists like t.A.T.u.'s "All About Us" and Australian Idol winners Casey Donovan's "What's Going On" & Kate DeAraugo's "Faded".
The Veronicas dislike being called a female duo. "We like being called a band or group. We don't want to be a pop duo group with two girls singing about relationships, we have everything that a rock band would have, so we are a band," says Lisa. The rest of the band consists of:
Jungle George - Guitar
Sherman - Bass
Vik Foxx - Drums
The Veronicas debut album, entitled "The Secret Life of...", was released in Australia on October 17, 2005, entering the ARIA Album charts at the position of #7. Since then, it has peaked at #2 and gone 4x Platinum. Due to the success of the album, five singles have been released in Australia.
The band's lead single "Hook Me Up" from their second album was added to Australian radio on August 27, 2007. "Hook Me Up" was produced by Greg Wells (Timbaland, Mika, OneRepublic). The Veronicas' second album, also titled "Hook Me Up", was released on November 3, 2007, containing 12 tracks. The album in its entirety was leaked on the internet 8 days before its initial release. "Untouched" is the second single off the album, and was made available in stores and online on December 8, 2007.
The two took a brief break from making music together, though they reunited in 2010 to begin working on their third album. Due to major differences with their label, they hired a lawyer to get out of their contractual obligations and were successful, thus briefly becoming an independent act before being signed to Sony Music in 2014.
The first single from their third, self-titled album The Veronicas, "You Ruin Me", debuted atop the ARIA Singles Chart, becoming their first number-one hit in the country since "Hook Me Up" in 2007, and was certified double platinum.
Lisa has previously dated singer Ryan Cabrera and was formerly engaged to former Australian Idol contestant Dean Geyer. Since 2014 she is in a relationship with American actor Logan Huffman. They got engaged late 2016.
Jess was in a relationship with DJ, TV host and recording artist Ruby Rose in 2008. She dated Smashing Pumpkins singer and songwriter Billy Corgan from 2010 to 2012, and Badflower guitarist Josh Katz from 2014 to 2016. Since late 2016 she and Ruby Rose have confirmed they are once more in a relationship.
Official site: www.theveronicas.com
Untouched
The Veronicas Lyrics
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La la la la, la la la la
I can la la la la la la
I wanna, wanna, wanna get, get, get what I want, don't stop
Gimme, gimme, gimme whatcha got, got
'Cause I can't wait, wait, wait any m-more, more, more
Don't even talk about the consequence
'Cause right now you're the only thing that's making any sense to me
And I don't give a damn what they say, or what they think, think
'Cause you're the only one who's on my mind
I'll never, ever let you leave me
I'll try to stop time forever
Never wanna hear you say goodbye
I feel so untouched and I want you so much
That I just can't resist you
It's not enough to say that I miss you
I feel so untouched right now, need you so much somehow
I can't forget you
Goin' crazy from the moment I met you
Untouched, un-
And I need you so much
See you, breathe you
I want to be you
Ah la la la, ah la la la
You can take, take, t-take, take, time, time
To live, live the way you gotta, gotta live your life
Give me, give me, give me all of you, you
Don't be scared, of seeing through the loneliness
I want it more, more, more
Don't even think about what's right or wrong, or wrong or right
'Cause in the end it's only you and me
And no one else is going to be around
To answer all the questions left behind
And you and I are meant to be
So even if the world falls down today
You've still got me to hold you up, up
And I will never let you down, down
I feel so untouched and I want you so much
That I just can't resist you
It's not enough to say that I miss you
I feel so untouched right now, need you so much somehow
I can't forget you
Goin' crazy from the moment I met you
Untouched, un-
Untouched
Untouched, un-
Untouched
Untouched, un-
Ah la la la
Ah la la la
Untouched, un-
Ah la la la
Ah la la la
I feel so untouched and I want you so much
That I just can't resist you
It's not enough to say that I miss you
I feel so untouched right now, need you so much somehow
I can't forget you
Goin' crazy from the moment I met you
I feel so untouched and I want you so much
That I just can't resist you
It's not enough to say that I miss you
I feel so untouched right now, need you so much somehow
I can't forget you
Been goin' crazy from the moment I met you
Untouched, un-
Untouched
Untouched, un-
The lyrics of The Veronicas's song Untouched describe the intense attraction and desire that the singer feels towards someone else, despite potential consequences or others' opinions. The singer is consumed by thoughts of this person and feels an irresistible urge to be with them, even if it means going against the norm or facing challenges. The line "I feel so untouched and I want you so much" emphasizes the singer's hunger for physical and emotional connection, as well as their sense of being incomplete without this person.
The chorus repeats several times, reinforcing the singer's obsession with the other person and their inability to forget about them. The verses focus more on the singer's determination to be with this person despite obstacles, as well as their certainty that they are meant to be together. Overall, the lyrics capture a powerful and all-consuming love that transcends societal norms or rational thinking.
Line by Line Meaning
I go ooh ooh, you go ah ah
I am attracted to you and you reciprocate the feeling.
La la la la, la la la la
We are lost in the moment and speechless.
I can la la la la la la
I am happy in this moment and don't want it to end.
I wanna, wanna, wanna get, get, get what I want, don't stop
I am determined to have what I desire and I won't let anything get in my way.
Gimme, gimme, gimme whatcha got, got
I want you to give me all that you have to offer.
'Cause I can't wait, wait, wait any m-more, more, more
I am too impatient to prolong this desire any further.
Don't even talk about the consequence
I am not interested in hearing any warnings or negative consequences that may come from pursuing what I want.
'Cause right now you're the only thing that's making any sense to me
I am so caught up in this desire for you that nothing else matters or makes sense to me at this moment.
And I don't give a damn what they say, or what they think, think
I am not concerned with the opinions or judgments of others regarding my desire for you.
'Cause you're the only one who's on my mind
You occupy all of my thoughts and desires.
I'll never, ever let you leave me
I am so attached to you that I will never let you go.
I'll try to stop time forever
I want to hold onto this moment and feeling forever.
Never wanna hear you say goodbye
The thought of you leaving me is unbearable and I never want to experience it.
I feel so untouched and I want you so much
I feel like I have not experienced anything like this before and my desire for you is strong.
That I just can't resist you
I am unable to control my attraction to you.
It's not enough to say that I miss you
The feeling of missing you is more intense than just a simple statement.
I feel so untouched right now, need you so much somehow
My desire for you is so strong that I feel incomplete without you.
I can't forget you
You are constantly on my mind and I can't stop thinking about you.
Goin' crazy from the moment I met you
My attraction to you has had a strong effect on me and I can't think straight since we met.
You can take, take, t-take, take, time, time
You have the freedom to take as much time as you need to live your life.
To live, live the way you gotta, gotta live your life
You should live your life the way you want to and not be constrained by my desires.
Give me, give me, give me all of you, you
I want all of you, nothing less.
Don't be scared, of seeing through the loneliness
Don't be afraid to face your loneliness and find what you truly desire.
I want it more, more, more
My desire for you is insatiable and I constantly want more.
Don't even think about what's right or wrong, or wrong or right
Don't let societal norms or moral judgments dictate our desires and actions.
'Cause in the end it's only you and me
Our desires and connection are the only things that matter in the end.
And no one else is going to be around
We don't need anyone else's approval or presence in our desires.
To answer all the questions left behind
No one can answer the questions we may have about our desires except for us.
And you and I are meant to be
Our connection is meant to be and nothing can change that.
So even if the world falls down today
No matter what happens, our connection will remain strong.
You've still got me to hold you up, up
I will support you and be there for you through anything.
And I will never let you down, down
I will always be true to you and never fail you.
Untouched
Our connection is pure and untouched by anything else.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tobias Gad, Jessica Origliasso, Lisa Origliasso
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