The Veronicas is a band consisting of identical twin sisters Jessica Louise… Read Full Bio ↴The Veronicas is a band consisting of identical twin sisters Jessica Louise Origliasso and Lisa Marie Origliasso (born December 25, 1984 in Brisbane, Australia). Speaking with Songfacts in a 2011 interview, Jess Origliasso explained that in 2001 she and her sister moved to Los Angeles, California, United States: “We call it our temporary home. We're children of the universe, our real home is definitely Australia. We both have homes back in Australia. But as far as where we've spent the majority of our growing-up time for the last 7 years, it's been Los Angeles.”

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

Wannabe
The Veronicas Lyrics

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I'll tell you what I want, what I really want
So, tell me what you want, what you really, really want
I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want
So, tell me what you want, what you really, really want
I wanna, huh, I wanna, huh, I wanna, huh, I wanna, huh
I wanna really, really, really wanna zigazig, ahh

If you want my future, forget my past

If you wanna get with me, better make it fast
Now don't go wasting my precious time
Get your act together, we could be just fine

I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want
So, tell me what you want, what you really, really want
Huh, huh, huh, huh
I wanna really, really, really wanna zigazig, ahh

If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends
Make it last forever, friendship never ends
If you wanna be my lover, you have got to give
Taking is too easy but that's the way it is

If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends
Make it last forever, friendship never ends
If you wanna be my lover, you have got to give
Taking is too easy but that's the way it is

I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want
So, tell me what you want, what you really, really want
I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want
So, tell me what you want, what you really, really want

I wanna huh, huh, huh, huh
I wanna really, really, really wanna zigazig, ahh

Overall Meaning

The Veronicas's song Wannabe is a homage to the Spice Girls' hit single of the same name. The song is a powerful statement of female empowerment, and it urges the listener to be unapologetically true to themselves. The lyrics begin with the phrase "I'll tell you what I want, what I really want," which is a reference to the opening line of the Spice Girls' song. The Veronicas then turn the phrase into a call to action, asking the listener to tell them what they want in life and to pursue it with all their might.

The song's chorus, with its distinctive "zigazig, ahh" refrain, is a celebration of creative expression and individuality. The Veronicas urge the listener to embrace their unique qualities and to explore new possibilities. The lyric "If you want my future, forget my past" is particularly poignant, as it suggests that the key to success is to leave behind the things that hold us back and to focus on the present moment.

The song's verses deal with the importance of friendship and loyalty. The Veronicas sing about the need to surround oneself with supportive friends who will be there through thick and thin. The song suggests that true happiness comes not from material possessions or fleeting pleasures, but from the enduring relationships we build with others.

Overall, Wannabe is a rousing celebration of individuality, friendship, and the power of pursuing one's dreams. The Veronicas pay tribute to the Spice Girls' original hit while infusing it with their own unique style and messages.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll tell you what I want, what I really want
I am going to reveal to you what I desire, what I truly crave

So, tell me what you want, what you really, really want
Now, you tell me what you desire, what you truly crave

I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want
Once again, I am going to let you know what my true desires are

So, tell me what you want, what you really, really want
Once more, I implore you to reveal what you truly desire

I wanna, huh, I wanna, huh, I wanna, huh, I wanna, huh
I have a strong yearning, an intense longing for something

I wanna really, really, really wanna zigazig, ahh
I have an extremely fervent desire for something or someone specific

If you want my future, forget my past
In order to have a future with me, you must let go of my past

If you wanna get with me, better make it fast
If you wish to pursue a relationship with me, you must act quickly

Now don't go wasting my precious time
Do not squander the valuable time I have available

Get your act together, we could be just fine
If you can get organized and pull yourself together, we could have a good future together

If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends
If you want to be romantically involved with me, my friends must also approve of you

Make it last forever, friendship never ends
If we commit to a long-lasting relationship, our friendship will endure eternally

If you wanna be my lover, you have got to give
If you want to have a romantic relationship with me, you must be willing to make sacrifices and give of yourself

Taking is too easy but that's the way it is
It is effortless to take from others, but that is not the way to have a successful relationship

Huh, huh, huh, huh
A nonverbal expression of affirmation or excitement

I wanna really, really, really wanna zigazig, ahh
My intense desire for someone or something specific remains unchanged

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