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
It's Showtime
The Veronicas Lyrics
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Oh, oh, oh, oh
Ma-ma-ma-make yourself comfortable
Make yourself
At home
You're not alone when you're sick and tired
Of being lied to
Don't you dare give in
No regrets and no remorse
Gotta show 'em that they are the one
Desperate times
Call for desperate measures
So god knows
Let's go get it!
We'll never stop evolution
So tonight to start a revolution
Put yourself into the right state of mind
So sit back, relax
'Cause right now it's showtime
Revenge is priority
It's not to 'boo'
Kick, kick it
I wanna get my all that
It's not that I haven't moved on
It's just that no one
Should feel the way I felt, from you
No regrets and no remorse
Gotta show 'em that they are the one
Desperate times
Call for desperate measures
So god knows
Let's go get it!
We'll never stop evolution
So tonight let's start a revolution
Put yourself into the right state of mind
So sit back, relax
'Cause right now it's showtime
Let's kick it!
Ladies and gentlemen
It's time to overthrow
That's why we're here at the floorshow
Put yourself into the right state of mind
So sit back, relax
'Cause right now it's showtime
Oh
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh
Yeah, yeah
Oh
Let's kick it!
Ladies and gentlemen
It's time to overthrow
That's why we're here at the floorshow
Put yourself into the right state of mind
So sit back, relax
'Cause right now it's showtime
Let's kick it!
We'll never stop evolution
So tonight let's start a revolution
Put yourself into the right state of mind
So sit back, relax
'Cause right now it's showtime
Ladies and gentlemen
It's time to overthrow
That's why we're here at the floorshow
Put yourself into the right state of mind
So sit back, relax
'Cause right now it's showtime
The Veronicas's song "It's Showtime" captures the spirit of rebellion and the desire for revenge against those who have wronged you. The song's message is one of empowerment and standing up for yourself, even in the face of despair. The singer is urging the listener to make themselves comfortable and feel at home because they are not alone. The song emphasizes the need to take desperate measures in times of desperation and never give up. The chorus repeats the idea of starting a revolution and putting oneself in the right state of mind to take on whatever comes their way.
The lyrics also touch on themes of evolution and progress. The singer encourages the listener to never stop evolving and to constantly strive for improvement. The idea of revolution is not just about vengeance but also about creating change and making a difference. At its core, "It's Showtime" is an anthem of hope and aspiration, encouraging people to fight for what they believe in and strive for a better tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's kick it!
Let's get started! It's time to take action.
Ma-ma-ma-make yourself comfortable
Take a seat and get ready for what's about to happen.
Make yourself
At home
Get comfortable as we embark on this journey together.
You're not alone when you're sick and tired
Of being lied to
You're not the only one who is fed up with being deceived.
Don't you dare give in
'Cause your alliance is here to help you
Don't give up hope, because there are people here to support and fight for you.
No regrets and no remorse
Gotta show 'em that they are the one
We must be unapologetic and demonstrate that we are in control.
Desperate times
Call for desperate measures
So god knows
Let's go get it!
When things get tough, we need to take bold action and go after what we want.
We'll never stop evolution
So tonight to start a revolution
We are committed to progress and we are starting a movement right now.
Put yourself into the right state of mind
So sit back, relax
It's important to prepare yourself mentally for what's to come and take a moment to calm down.
'Cause right now it's showtime
The moment we've been waiting for has arrived and it's time to shine.
Revenge is priority
It's not to 'boo'
Kick, kick it
Our main goal is to seek revenge, not to be dismissive or passive. Let's take action aggressively.
I wanna get my all that
It's not that I haven't moved on
It's just that no one
Should feel the way I felt, from you
I'm ready to give it my all, but it's not that I haven't moved on from the past. No one should experience the pain that you caused me.
Ladies and gentlemen
It's time to overthrow
That's why we're here at the floorshow
It's time to overthrow the current power structure, and the gathering we're attending tonight is where it all begins.
Contributed by Jackson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Orangina2010
Cool song I really love it : )
MYnamesALASKA
This is my fave song of theirs :)
George W Bush
No sabia de esta canción está genial
Sylvie B
Chorus No regrets and no remorse Gotta show them that they r the one Desperate times call for desperate measures So lighten up Lets go get it We'll never stop evolution So 2night lets start a revolution Put urself into the right state of mind So sit back relax Cuz rite now its showtime
Sylvie B
The biggest priority Its not to prove Kick kick it I wanna get my old bag Its not that I havent done Its just that no one Should feel the way I felt for u Chorus Ladies and gentlemen its time to overhrow Thats why we're here at the close show Put urself into the right state of mind So sit back relax Cuz rite now its showtime Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Zoe Cameron
I Looove This Song!! Is It Old Or New?? Haven't Heard It Before... But Still Looove It.. Could You Pretty Please Put Some Lyrics Up =]
ilovekyokun95
the veronicas r AMAZING!!!!!! XDDD
Sylvie B
Lets kick it Make make make make urself comfortable Make urself I know ur not alone When ur sick and tired of being lied to Dont u dare give in Cuz ur alliance is here to help u
Sylvie B
I think it's "Put yourself into the right state of mind" and "So tonight let's start a revolution."
Mhaleesi_
too bad cause I love this song!!!