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
Line Of Fire
The Veronicas Lyrics
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I'm in a love sick daze
So won't you stay?
Don't you try to deny, fight or hide
Cause eyes don't lie
I see the signs
Sorry I'm a real bad liar (liar, liar)
You just blow me away, (you just blow me away)
You just blow me away, (you just blow me away)
You just blow me away.
(Going for the kill, you know you make me feel like a hunter)
(Going for the kill, you know you make me feel like a hunter)
It's insane, lame, a shame
I can't steal you away hey hey
what you say! let's escape!
Standing in your line of fire (fire, fire)
Sorry I'm a real bad liar (liar, liar)
You just blow me away, (you just blow me away)
You just blow me away, (you just blow me away).
(Going for the kill, you know you make me feel like a hunter)
(Going for the kill, you know you make me feel like a hunter)
Standing in your line of fire (fire, fire)
Sorry I'm a real bad liar (liar, liar)
You just blow me away, (you just blow me away)
You just blow me away, (you just blow me away)
You just blow me away, (you just blow me away)
You just blow me away.
The Veronicas' "Line of Fire" is a song about infatuation and attraction. The opening lines "I love the way you say my name, I'm in a love sick daze, so won't you stay?" set up the theme of the song - the singer is completely enamored by the person they're speaking to and desperately wants them to stick around. The chorus, with the repeated phrase "you just blow me away," expresses how overwhelming these feelings are.
The second verse contains the lines "It's insane, lame, a shame, I can't steal you away hey hey, what you say! Let's escape!" This showcases the singer's desire for a real connection with this person, as they feel like they're going crazy being stuck in this unrequited love. The lines "Standing in your line of fire, sorry I'm a real bad liar" express their honesty about their emotions, despite not being able to control them.
Overall, the song is about being struck by someone's beauty and charisma and wanting a real connection with them, even though they may not feel the same way. The repeated phrase "standing in your line of fire" suggests a danger or risk to pursuing this person, adding to the intensity of the emotions expressed in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I love the way you say my name
I am enamored by the way you express my name
I'm in a love sick daze
I am in a state of euphoria due to my infatuation with you
So won't you stay?
I implore you to remain in my presence
Don't you try to deny, fight or hide
Do not attempt to negate, resist or conceal your true feelings
Cause eyes don't lie
One's true emotions are often reflected through their eyes
I see the signs
I am able to perceive your nonverbal cues
Standing in your line of fire (fire, fire)
I am in the direct path of your romantic advances
Sorry I'm a real bad liar (liar, liar)
I apologize for being a poor deceiver
You just blow me away, (you just blow me away)
You greatly overwhelm me with your charm
Going for the kill, you know you make me feel like a hunter
You are pursuing me with such fervor that it makes me feel like a predator
It's insane, lame, a shame
This situation is unreasonable, dull, and regrettable
I can't steal you away hey hey what you say! let's escape!
I cannot forcibly take you with me, but what do you say we leave together?
You just blow me away, (you just blow me away)
You utterly captivate me with your allure
Contributed by Alaina G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.