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
Change the World
The Veronicas Lyrics
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We wanna change your attitude
Yeah we wanna change your life
We wanna give it back to you (Oh yea)
Another day has passed
Another week has come and gone
I didn't think I'd last
Say it with a swing
And I just want my chance with that
Here's my chance to sing
Doesn't matter where I'm at
Cause we don't wanna fake it anymore
We wanna change the world
We wanna change your attitude
Yeah we wanna change your life
We wanna give it back to you
And we don't know why our lives have come to this
But we, we gotta try
You know that ignorance is bliss
Another week has passed
Another year has come and gone
Life goes so fast
Trying to find where I belong
And then I find myself
In a very distant place
With all my dreams
Taken on a different face
Cause we don't wanna fake it anymore
We wanna change the world
We wanna change your attitude
Yeah we wanna change your life
We wanna give it back to you
And we don't know why our lives have come to this
But we, we gotta try
You know that ignorance is bliss
I know its hard to be you
I know its hard to be young
I know its hard to see through
But life has just begun
Cause we don't wanna fake it anymore
We wanna change the world
We wanna change your attitude
Yeah we wanna change your life (we wanna change your life)
We wanna give it back to you (Yeah)
We wanna change the world
We wanna change your attitude
Yeah we wanna change your life (we wanna change your life)
We wanna give it back to you
We wanna change your bad attitude
The Veronicas's song Change the World is a call to action for all those whose lives have become repetitive and monotonous, to break free from that cycle and bring changes in their lives, and ultimately the world. In the first verse, the lead singer admits her wrongdoings and how she never thought she would survive the day or the week, but now wants to make a difference in the world. She wants to make a positive impact on people's lives, change their attitudes, and return joy and happiness.
The second verse talks about the passing of time and how life is fleeting. The singer is trying to find her place in the world, and eventually finds herself in a faraway land where her dreams take on a different form. The chorus reiterates the desire to make changes in the world, to change people's attitudes and give their lives back to them. The bridge urges the listeners to step out of their comfort zones, to try and make a difference, and not just remain ignorant.
In summary, the song Change the World is a plea to create positive changes in the world, to not become complacent and accept the status quo. The lyrics encourage listeners to break away from routine and make an impact in the world by changing attitudes and enriching lives.
Line by Line Meaning
We wanna change the world
We have a strong desire to make a positive impact on the world
We wanna change your attitude
We aim to alter your mindset or perspective on a certain subject
Yeah we wanna change your life
We strive to make a meaningful difference in your life
We wanna give it back to you (Oh yea)
We want to return something valuable to you that may have been taken away or lost
Another day has passed
Time continues to move forward despite our efforts to slow it down
Another week has come and gone
Another period of time has elapsed and we've made progress through it
I didn't think I'd last
I had doubts about my ability to endure, but I proved myself wrong
But those are things I did wrong
I made mistakes that hindered my own progress
Say it with a swing
Put some enthusiasm and energy into what you're saying
And I just want my chance with that
I want the opportunity to express myself in my unique way
Here's my chance to sing
This is my moment to make my voice heard and make a difference
Doesn't matter where I'm at
My physical location or circumstances should not limit my ability to make an impact
Cause we don't wanna fake it anymore
We no longer want to pretend or be insincere in our efforts to make a difference
And we don't know why our lives have come to this
We question how we arrived at our current situation or circumstances
But we, we gotta try
Despite uncertainty, we need to make an effort to effect change and push past our doubts
You know that ignorance is bliss
People often don't want to know or acknowledge unpleasant truths, even if change is necessary
Another year has come and gone
Time continues to pass, and we have another opportunity to make progress
Life goes so fast
The fleeting nature of time and the pace of life can be overwhelming
Trying to find where I belong
I'm searching for my place and purpose in this world
And then I find myself
After much searching and introspection, I discover something important about myself
In a very distant place
This realization puts me in a new and unfamiliar mental or emotional space
With all my dreams
All of the hopes and aspirations I have for my life
Taken on a different face
Reality has forced me to adjust my goals or perceptions of what's possible
I know its hard to be you
I understand that life can be difficult and full of challenges
I know its hard to be young
Youth comes with its own unique difficulties and struggles
I know its hard to see through
Sometimes it can be hard to navigate through life and find our way
But life has just begun
We still have much to experience and learn in life
We wanna change your bad attitude
Our goal is to positively influence your negative or pessimistic mindset
Contributed by Chloe F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.