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.
Shark In The Water
V V Brown Lyrics
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Feeling so lost, ticking you off
Now boy, you know me well
Said, I'm that kind of feeling
That kind of soft, that kind of silly
But when I'm in doubt, I open my mouth
And words come out, words come out like
There's something underneath my bed
Oh, please believe I said
Baby, there's a shark in the water
I caught them barking at the moon
Better be soon
High in the sky, the song that I'm singing
A sweet little lie, I cry wolf, cry
Rabbit out of the hat
Yes that's what I'm bringing
Some tricks up my sleeve, for noticing me
Wouldn't cause you any harm
I just want you in my arms
I can't help, I can't help myself
Baby, there's a shark in the water
There's something underneath my bed
Oh, please believe I said
Baby, there's a shark in the water
I caught them barking at the moon
Better be soon
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(Better be soon)
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(Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do)
Right is right
Rules are rules
This is more like April fools
I'm just winding you up, oh
Jack be nimble, Jack be quick
Please don't make too much of it
It ain't that serious
Baby, there's a shark in the water
There's something underneath my bed
Oh, please believe I said
Baby, there's a shark in the water
I caught them barking at the moon
You better get here soon
Baby, there's a shark in the water
Baby, there's a shark in the water
Baby, there's a shark in the water
I caught them barking at the moon
Better be soon
The song "Shark in the Water" by V V Brown tells a story of a girl who feels lost and unsure of herself but has a playful and mischievous spirit. She describes herself as "that kind of soft, that kind of silly," but when it comes to getting what she wants, she's not afraid to speak up. The chorus repeats the phrase "Baby, there's a shark in the water," which symbolizes a lurking danger or a sense of urgency. She also mentions "something underneath my bed," which further reinforces the idea of fear and anxiety. However, the verses are more lighthearted, with references to singing sweet little lies, crying wolf, and pulling rabbits out of hats.
The lyrics can be interpreted as a message about taking chances and going after what you want, even if it means facing your fears. The shark in the water could represent the obstacles or challenges that we sometimes encounter in life, but by acknowledging them and facing them head-on, we can overcome them. The playful tone of the song suggests that we don't necessarily have to take everything so seriously and that sometimes a little bit of fun and lightheartedness can go a long way in overcoming our fears.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I get my head in a dilly
At times, I feel overwhelmed and confused
Feeling so lost, ticking you off
My state of mind annoys you and makes you angry
Now boy, you know me well
I assume that you know me well
Said, I'm that kind of feeling
I am a particular emotion
That kind of soft, that kind of silly
A soft and foolish feeling
But when I'm in doubt, I open my mouth
I speak when I am unsure
And words come out, words come out like
I cannot help the words I speak when I am anxious
Baby, there's a shark in the water
I am in danger, there is danger here
There's something underneath my bed
Something is hidden from me
Oh, please believe I said
I am telling the truth, believe me
I caught them barking at the moon
I discovered the source of the danger, they are foolish
Better be soon
It's urgent, you need to act quickly
High in the sky, the song that I'm singing
I am singing a whimsical tune
A sweet little lie, I cry wolf, cry
I tell a harmless fib, I am like a child who pretends there is danger
Rabbit out of the hat
I have a secret trick
Yes that's what I'm bringing
That is what I have to offer
Some tricks up my sleeve, for noticing me
I have a few hidden talents that I hope will make you notice me
Wouldn't cause you any harm
My tricks are harmless
I just want you in my arms
I have feelings for you and want to be close to you
I can't help, I can't help myself
I cannot control my feelings
Right is right
What is moral is moral
Rules are rules
The laws must be followed
This is more like April fools
This is more like a harmless joke
I'm just winding you up, oh
I am teasing you, not serious
Jack be nimble, Jack be quick
Be quick like Jack
Please don't make too much of it
Do not take it seriously
It ain't that serious
It is not important
You better get here soon
It is urgent that you come quickly
Baby, there's a shark in the water
I am in danger, there is danger here
Baby, there's a shark in the water
I am in danger, there is danger here
Baby, there's a shark in the water
I am in danger, there is danger here
I caught them barking at the moon
I discovered the source of the danger, they are foolish
Better be soon
It's urgent, you need to act quickly
Lyrics © CTM Outlander Music LC, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Markus Sephermanesh, Tommy Tysper
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Popped in my head
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this song takes me back to when Degrassi was actually good
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+heycarolina omg i found this song bc i was watching degrassi
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me too!
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