Vanessa Brown was born in Northampton, England. She is the eldest of six siblings. Her mother is Jamaican and her father is Puerto Rican. She attended Overstone Park School near Northampton, which her parents own and work at. Brown learned to play the piano, developed her vocals and took classical and jazz piano lessons at a musical arts school. Brown was given her name "V V" from her peers as an MC nickname when she attended her middle school. Her love for hip hop and artists such as J Dilla and Q-Tip still exists. Brown studied violin at the age of 9 but gave it up because she found she was better at the piano and trumpet. She completed her grade 8 jazz trumpet at the age of 16 and went on to play in jazz bands up to the age of 21.
Growing up, V V listened to jazz artists like Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie. Brown earned four "A" grade A-Levels, studying at Kingsthorpe Upper School (now Kingsthorpe Community College) a year early; she was offered places at five top UK universities to study law including Oxford, King's College London, LSE and York. She declined the offers to follow a career in music. V V Brown was first offered a deal by Gut records when she was 14 but due to educational commitments she decided to finish her studies. She was then offered a deal by Danny Simms, the manager and mogul associated with Bob Marley. Brown declined to finish her studies. She joined a punk band at 15 and had the opportunity to tour Japan. Subsequently, P. Diddy attempted to sign her to his record label Bad Boy Records.
At 18, Brown was invited to an open audition for "VH1 Divas" by friends and was stopped outside the venue by an executive from London Records. Brown was offered a development deal by London records. The development soon came to an end and, at 19, Brown was offered a deal by Polydor records in the UK and A&M records in the US. She left her deal with Polydor and A&M in 2006, with just one single - "Whipped" - officially being released, and a planned album titled "Back to the Music" never materialising.
Brown moved back to London and began performing in bars and clubs around London. She was rediscovered by executive Darcus Beese and signed to Island Records. "Traveling Like the Light" was then recorded in 2007-2008. Brown said that most of the lyrics on the album were about a failed affair Brown endured. The album was promoted by four singles: "Crying Blood", "LEAVE!", "Shark in the Water" and "Game Over". "Shark in the Water" charted in the British, French and American charts, and was certified gold in America and France in 2009.
On September 14 2011, Brown announced that the first single from her then untitled sophomore album would be "Children" featuring Chiddy of Chiddy Bang. The song was released digitally on September 20 2011 (the release was limited to the US, Canada and Mexico as her UK deal with Island Records expired). On October 4 2011, Brown announced that the album would be titled "Lollipops & Politics" and released on February 7 of the following year.
Weeks before its planned release, a digital preorder for the album on Amazon was removed, leading to Brown announcing that the LP would be pushed back in order for a worldwide release to occur and to add more songs. However, she eventually confirmed that the entire release would be scrapped and a new album released in its place, with news also emerging that Brown had left Capitol Records and set up her own label, YOY Records (You Own You).
"Samson" was released as her second album proper's lead single on July 14 2013. Brown announced that the LP would be called "Samson & Delilah" and released on October 8 in the US and September 9 in the UK. The second single, "The Apple", was released on August 25 in the UK, with a third single, a remixed version of album track "Faith" featuring Bloc Party's Kele, following in March 2014.
Brown commenced recording of her third album in mid-2014 exclusively with producer Nearly Native (James Leggett), who she had found on SoundCloud. The project, initially planned to be an EP, expanded into an album, with a planned release date of March 2015 being pushed back. Brown filmed 3 music videos for the songs "Shift", "Instincts" and "Lazarus" in March, with the former song's video leaking in June.
The next month, Brown announced that she would be adopting a new stage name, V V, made her album available for preorder on Pledge Music, and shared the video for "Instincts". "Shift" was released officially on August 7 exclusively to streaming services, with its parent album "Glitch" expected in autumn.
L.O.V.E.
V V Brown Lyrics
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She's got that demon eyes
Wants a little something from that special guy
It's there right in her eyes
Though she's not pretending she could tell no lies
She hiding like a spy
Hoping he would take her body to the sky
Love makes her start to fly
She's got that crazy side
Wants to open up so he can realise
That she is paralysed
By the divas hangin' over compromise
Oh, love me, oh oh oh
Just love me, oh oh oh
Just hold me, oh oh oh
Just kiss me, oh oh oh
Just want me, oh oh oh
L-O-V-E
Love, love, love, love!
Don't try to runaway
Cuz you know that it would get you down someday
Those secretes in your life
Fallin for your love will never be the same
Can't speak or play the game
You were so distracted you forgot your name
You stutter by his face
Or maybe her reflection on the windowframe
What's this you want to say?
How you wish that you could tell them either way
But then you start to flower
Open up and tell them it's the final hour
Oh, love me, oh oh oh
Just love me, oh oh oh
Just hold me, oh oh oh
Just kiss me, oh oh oh
Just want me, oh oh oh
L.O.V.E.
Love, love, love, love! (x2)
How you just fell in love
Fell a little harder than you thought you would
How deep is bitter love
Gotta let it out because you've had enough
How it is crazy tough
Heart beats a little faster when you're feeling touched
This situation's rough
I'm standing in the rain and I'm beaten up
Put up your blue umbrella
Have a little courage to tell him, tell her
But it is now or never
Forget about the rain and all the crazy weather
Oh, love me, oh oh oh
Just love me, oh oh oh
Just hold me, oh oh oh
Just kiss me, oh oh oh
Just want me, oh oh oh
L-O-V-E
Love, love, love, love!
V V Brown's song L.O.V.E. describes the feelings of a person who starts to fall for someone, but they are afraid to express their emotions. The lyrics are about the struggle of confessing and surrendering to love. The opening lines, "You best believe I'm love baby!" suggest that the singer is ready for love, but the following lines "She's got that demon eyes, wants a little something from that special guy" indicate that the person they like is not trustworthy and may cause harm. However, the singer is still willing to take a risk and hope for the best.
The lyrics also touch upon the singer's anxiety towards confessing their feelings, as they're "paralysed by the divas hangin' over compromise." Moreover, the singer is aware that they may face rejection, which is why they encourage the other person to "love me, just hold me, just kiss me." The lines "Can't speak or play the game, you were so distracted you forgot your name" show their nerves, but towards the end of the song, the singer feels like they need to tell the person how they feel, even if it's "crazy tough" and regardless of the weather.
Line by Line Meaning
You best believe I'm love baby!
I am definitely in love, and you better believe it!
She's got that demon eyes
Her eyes reveal a strong desire or longing.
Wants a little something from that special guy
She desires something specific from the person she is interested in.
It's there right in her eyes
Her emotions are clearly visible in her eyes.
Though she's not pretending she could tell no lies
She is being completely genuine and honest about her feelings.
She hiding like a spy
She is concealing her emotions like a spy conceals their identity.
Hoping he would take her body to the sky
She is hoping that the person she is interested in will take her to new heights.
Love makes her start to fly
The feeling of being in love gives her a sense of freedom and joy.
She feels a little sweeter like an apple pie
Being in love makes her feel happier and more content.
She's got that crazy side
She has a wild or unpredictable side to her personality.
Wants to open up so he can realise
She wants to be more vulnerable and share her true self with the person she is interested in.
That she is paralysed
She is feeling stuck or unable to move forward without the other person reciprocating her feelings.
By the divas hangin' over compromise
She is feeling pressure from other people to compromise her feelings or desires.
Don't try to runaway
You cannot ignore your feelings and expect them to go away.
Cuz you know that it would get you down someday
If you try to ignore your feelings, it will eventually take a toll on you.
Those secretes in your life
The things that you keep hidden or secret in your life.
Fallin for your love will never be the same
Once you fall in love, your life will never be the same.
Can't speak or play the game
She is feeling unable to communicate or express herself clearly in matters of love.
You were so distracted you forgot your name
She is so preoccupied with her feelings that she is feeling disoriented or lost.
You stutter by his face
She is feeling nervous and stumbling over her words when she sees the person she is interested in.
Or maybe her reflection on the windowframe
She might even feel nervous when seeing her own reflection if it reminds her of the person she is interested in.
What's this you want to say?
She is struggling to find the right words to express her feelings to the person she is interested in.
How you wish that you could tell them either way
She wishes she could communicate her feelings to the person she is interested in.
But then you start to flower
She is slowly starting to open up and express her true feelings.
Open up and tell them it's the final hour
She is mustering up the courage to finally tell the person she is interested in how she feels before it's too late.
How you just fell in love
She is reflecting on how she fell in love.
Fell a little harder than you thought you would
She fell in love more intensely than she initially thought she would.
How deep is bitter love
Love can become complicated and painful.
Gotta let it out because you've had enough
She needs to express her feelings and desires because she has reached a breaking point.
How it is crazy tough
Love can be extremely difficult and challenging.
Heart beats a little faster when you're feeling touched
Being in love can give you a feeling of excitement and make your heart race.
This situation's rough
The situation she is in is difficult and trying.
I'm standing in the rain and I'm beaten up
She is feeling defeated and worn out by her emotions.
Put up your blue umbrella
Protect yourself and your emotions with a metaphorical umbrella.
Have a little courage to tell him, tell her
She needs to be brave and express her feelings to the person she is interested in.
But it is now or never
She needs to act on her feelings before it's too late.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: VANESSA BROWN
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Thrifttothebeat
I loooove this song its so catchy and it makes me want to swing dance!!! the music is so unique and modern to:) L-O-V-V-V-E-E Her voice!!
SpongeBob TrianglePants
I adore this song! I danced to it in jazz class, but our concert was canceled because of covid ðŸ˜
Phonic72
saw her perform last night as she supported pink at the stadium of light she was amazing
CLANProductions7
I heard this song in B&N and i loved it. I remembered hearing it on SYTYCD so that's how I found it. I'm so glad i did! It's such a fun song
blacklabelnc
I'am a metal rock-n-roll guy, but I really dig this song!
Sophie H
v v brown is amazing !! ;D her songs keep getting better :) x
Ranger Girl
Love the whole CD! Great energy!
Tiffany Wyche
Great Picnic or Road Trip Music. Love it <3
Grant Simpson
Great song! Now I'll think of her every time I have a sandwich. Really infectious, will have to check out the rest of her stuff.
Rebecca
OMG i heard this on the Hellman's squeeze bottle commercial. i googled the lyrics and I was SO damn happy that I found out it was sung by VV BROWN ! :D