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
We're Not Gonna Take It
The Veronicas Lyrics
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No, we ain't gonna take it
We're not gonna take it
Anymore
We've got the right to choose and
There ain't no way we're losing
This is our life
We'll fight the powers that be just
Don't pick our destiny 'cause
You don!t know us, you don't belong
We're not gonna take it
No, we ain't gonna take it
We're not gonna take it
Anymore
Oh, you're so condesending
Your gall is never ending
We don't want nothing, not a thing from you
Your life is trife and jaded, boring and confiscated
If that's your best, your best won't do
We're not gonna take it
No, we ain't gonna take it
We're not gonna take it
Anymore
O-o-o, o-o-o
O-o-o, o-o-o
We're right (yeah)
We're free (yeah)
We'll fight (yeah)
You'll see (yeah)
We're not gonna take it
No, we ain't gonna take it
We're not gonna take it
Anymore
We're not gonna take it
No, we ain't gonna take it
We're not gonna take it
Anymore
The Veronicas song "We're Not Gonna Take It" is an anthem for those who refuse to conform to societal expectations and limitations that are put upon them. The lyrics convey the message that the individuals have the right to choose their own paths in life, and they will not let anyone dictate their destiny. The chorus serves as a rallying cry against the oppressive forces of society, as the individuals declare their refusal to “take it” or tolerate the status quo any longer.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of individuality and authenticity. The individuals in the song are proud of who they are and do not feel the need to conform to the expectations of others. They reject the notion that they need to change themselves to fit in or be accepted by society.
The verses of the song specifically address the idea that the individuals are not interested in the condescension or influence of those who would try to control them. They declare that they do not want anything from these people, as their lives and opinions do not align with the individual's own beliefs and values. The lyrics also suggest that the people trying to control them are unhappy with their own lives and are projecting their dissatisfaction onto others.
Overall, "We're Not Gonna Take It" is a powerful anthem that encourages the idea of individuality, authenticity, and the refusal to conform to societal expectations and limitations.
Line by Line Meaning
We're not gonna take it
We refuse to endure this any longer.
No, we ain't gonna take it
No, we absolutely will not endure it.
We're not gonna take it
We refuse to endure this any longer.
Anymore
We have realized our rights and will no longer tolerate the status quo.
We've got the right to choose and
It is our right to have control over our lives.
There ain't no way we're losing
We will not be defeated by anyone.
This is our life
Our life belongs to us.
This is our song
We are the owners of our own destiny.
We'll fight the powers that be just
We will struggle against those with power.
Don't pick our destiny 'cause
We do not want anyone else to control our future.
You don!t know us, you don't belong
You don't know us and, therefore, have no place in our decisions.
Oh, you're so condesending
You are arrogant and patronizing.
Your gall is never ending
You constantly display unbridled arrogance.
We don't want nothing, not a thing from you
We have no interest in receiving anything from you.
Your life is trife and jaded, boring and confiscated
Your life is troubled and uninteresting, and it feels as though your choices have been taken away.
If that's your best, your best won't do
Just that is not enough; we hope you will do much better in the future.
O-o-o, o-o-o
Non-verbal sound indicating defiance or rebellion.
O-o-o, o-o-o
Non-verbal sound indicating defiance or rebellion.
We're right (yeah)
We are on the right side of this conflict.
We're free (yeah)
We will not let anyone control our actions or thoughts.
We'll fight (yeah)
We are not afraid to battle against those who would restrict our freedom.
You'll see (yeah)
We are confident that we will prevail.
We're not gonna take it
We refuse to endure this any longer.
No, we ain't gonna take it
No, we absolutely will not endure it.
We're not gonna take it
We refuse to endure this any longer.
Anymore
We have realized our rights and will no longer tolerate the status quo.
Contributed by Owen M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@GaBrIeLaAmOrIm590
I love it!!!
@Rosario_Verano
i love this cover!!!
@thegreatgordino
If people don't like the version fair enough, but get things in perspective - Twisted Sister are a metal band,and Dee Snider wrote thesong. The Veronicas are not a mteal band, they are not trying be. This is a pop version of the song, and negative comments totally miss that point!
@karenling2106
great cover
@alanmclean3292
People will still headbang to this, 'Pop Song' or not.
@Reavix1
Twisted Sister...metal? Whut?
@TrueMinky
I just found this now. Damn it's good!
@ReverendSyn
Sounds like the theme song for a movie starring a teen on the Disney Channel
@leander2843
Exactly my thoughts.
@user-lk2db1ue1o
This song makes me feel like a rebellious gothic emo just turned 21