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
Nobody Wins
The Veronicas Lyrics
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Somewhere in the right, you belong,
You would rather fight, then walk away.
What a lonely way, to breathe the air,
What an unlovely way, to say you care,
Now we're to far gone, for me to save.
and i never thought that we'd come to this,
Maybe there's beauty in goodbye,
(no-ones wrong or right,you would rather fight than walk away)
There's just no reason left to try,
(now it's gone too far, look at where we are)
You push me away, another black day,
Lost count of the reasons to cry.
Look what you've missed, living like this,
Nobody wins.
Searching for the truth, in your eyes
I find myself so lost, don't recognize,
The person now that you, you claim to be.
Don't know when to stop, or where to start,
You're just so caught up, with who you are,
and now you're far too high, for me to see
And i never thought that we'd come to this,
Maybe there's beauty in goodbye,
(no-ones wrong or right you would rather fight than walk away)
There's just no reason left to try,
(now it's gone to far, look at where we are)
You push me away, another black day,
Lost count of the reasons to cry,
Look what you've missed, living like this,
Nobody wins.
You, never say you're sorry,
Try to tell me that you love me,
But don't, it's too late to take it there
Maybe there's beauty in goodbye,
(no-ones wrong or right, you would rather fight than walk away)
There's just no reason left to try,
(now it's gone too far, look at where we are)
You push me away, another black day,
Lost count of the reasons to cry,
Look what you've missed, living like this,
Nobody wins.
The song "Nobody Wins" by The Veronicas explores the theme of a failed relationship where both parties are unwilling to make amends and walk away. The opening lines of the song, "Hold your head up high, you're never wrong, Somewhere in the right, you belong, You would rather fight, then walk away" give an indication of the stubbornness that has kept the relationship from working. The chorus, "Maybe there's beauty in goodbye, (no-ones wrong or right, you would rather fight than walk away) There's just no reason left to try, (now it's gone beyond, look at where we are) You push me away, another black day, Lost count of the reasons to cry. Look what you've missed, living like this, Nobody wins," acknowledges the fact that sometimes parting ways is the only solution to move forward.
The song's breakup theme is further reinforced in the lines, "Searching for the truth, in your eyes, I find myself so lost, don't recognize, The person now that you, you claim to be." Here the singer appears to have doubts about their partner's honesty and sincerity. The song ends with a plea from the singer to not offer false love and apologies that are too late in coming, "You, never say you're sorry, Try to tell me that you love me, But don't, it's too late to take it there."
Overall, "Nobody Wins" is a somber and emotional song about the realization that sometimes people might be better off walking away from a broken relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold your head up high, you're never wrong,
You have a strong sense of self-confidence and believe that you are always right in your own views and opinions.
Somewhere in the right, you belong,
You feel that your beliefs and values are morally and ethically correct.
You would rather fight, then walk away.
You have a confrontational personality and prefer to engage in heated arguments instead of resolving conflicts amicably.
What a lonely way, to breathe the air,
Your aggressive approach to life and relationships makes you feel isolated and lonely.
What an unlovely way, to say you care,
Your actions and words show little regard for the feelings and needs of others, even when you claim to care for them.
Now we're too far gone, for me to save.
The relationship has deteriorated to a point beyond repair, and there's nothing that can be done to salvage it.
And I never thought that we'd come to this,
You are shocked and surprised that things have turned out the way they have in the deteriorating relationship.
Maybe there's beauty in goodbye,
Despite the sadness and heartbreak that comes with ending a relationship, there may be some positives in letting go and moving on.
(no-ones wrong or right, you would rather fight than walk away)
In the relationship, there doesn't seem to be any clear right or wrong, but you prefer to fight even when it's not necessary.
There's just no reason left to try,
The relationship has been tested too much, and there doesn't seem to be a compelling reason to keep trying anymore.
(now it's gone too far, look at where we are)
The relationship has reached a point of no return, and it's essential to acknowledge the current dire circumstances.
You push me away, another black day,
Your actions have consistently pushed your partner away, and it's another sad day in the relationship.
Lost count of the reasons to cry,
You have been hurt so much that you've stopped counting how many times you've cried due to the relationship's pain.
Look what you've missed, living like this,
By continuing to hold on to detrimental behaviors and attitudes, you've missed out on the positive aspects that life and relationships have to offer.
Nobody wins.
Both parties in the relationship end up losing in the end, and no one is happy.
Searching for the truth, in your eyes
You're seeking honesty and transparency in the relationship, looking to see through your partner's eyes.
I find myself so lost, don't recognize,
The relationship has deteriorated to a point where you no longer recognize your partner, and you feel lost in the situation.
The person now that you, you claim to be.
Your partner seems like a different person from who they claimed to be, and you don't recognize them anymore.
Don't know when to stop, or where to start,
You're unsure where to begin the relationship's repair and when to end the negative behaviors that have fueled its deterioration.
You're just so caught up, with who you are,
You're too involved with your own beliefs and perspectives, and it's difficult to empathize with your partner's point of view.
and now you're far too high, for me to see
Your partner has become so distant and resistant to change that you can no longer see how to save the relationship.
You never say you're sorry,
You rarely or never apologize for your words or actions, even when they hurt your partner.
Try to tell me that you love me,
Your partner tries to express their love and affection, but their actions and behaviors don't seem to align with those statements.
But don't, it's too late to take it there
At this point, the relationship has been too damaged, and your partner's words don't hold enough weight to repair it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KARA E. DIOGUARDI, KELLY CLARKSON, LISA ORIGLIASSO, JESSICA ORIGLIASSO
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