Studio Album · No. 1

The Secret Life Of... Songwriting Credits by The Veronicas

2005 Sire / Warner Bros. / EngineRoom 12 tracks 42:32

Produced by Billy Steinberg, Greg Wells, Raine Maida, Chantal Kreviazuk, Max Martin, Rami Yacoub, Dr. Luke, Toby Gad, Don Gilmore, Josh Alexander  ·  Engineered by Toby Gad, Brian "Big Boss" Gardner, Serban Ghenea

Sire / Warner Bros. / EngineRoom Pop RockPop Punk
Songwriter
75%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 9 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 9 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether The Veronicas carries a lyricist or composer credit.

75%
9 trackswritten by The Veronicas 3 tracksoutside writers
The Veronicas's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist75%
Composer75%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
16
Lyricists
10
Producers
280,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2005
Released
Data Insight

Nine of the twelve tracks carry both their names. The three that do not include "4ever", the single that broke them, which Max Martin and Dr. Luke wrote on their own. Their first record is already three quarters theirs.

The Secret Life Of... came out on Sire and Warner Bros. in October 2005, reached number 2 in Australia and is certified 4x Platinum there for over 280,000 copies.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
4ever
Max MartinDr. Luke Max MartinLukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald Max MartinDr. Luke The Veronicas (Performer)
2
Everything I'm Not
Max MartinRami YacoubDr. LukeJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Max MartinRami YacoubLukasz "Dr. Luke" GottwaldJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Max MartinRami YacoubDr. Luke The Veronicas (Performer)
3
When It All Falls Apart
Josh AlexanderBilly SteinbergJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Josh AlexanderBilly SteinbergJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Josh AlexanderBilly Steinberg The Veronicas (Performer)
4
Revolution
Raine MaidaChantal Kreviazuk Raine MaidaChantal Kreviazuk Raine MaidaChantal Kreviazuk The Veronicas (Performer)
5
Secret
Toby GadJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Toby GadJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Toby Gad The Veronicas (Performer)
6
Mouth Shut
Toby GadJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Toby GadJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Toby Gad The Veronicas (Performer)
7
Leave Me Alone
Josh AlexanderBilly SteinbergJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Josh AlexanderBilly SteinbergJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Josh AlexanderBilly Steinberg The Veronicas (Performer)
8
Speechless
Toby GadJessica OrigliassoLisa OrigliassoS. DallyJ. Forthsyth Toby GadJessica OrigliassoLisa OrigliassoS. DallyJ. Forthsyth Toby Gad The Veronicas (Performer)
9
Heavily Broken
Eric NovaJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Eric NovaJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Clif Magness The Veronicas (Performer)
10
I Could Get Used to This
Josh AlexanderBilly SteinbergJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Josh AlexanderBilly SteinbergJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Josh AlexanderBilly Steinberg The Veronicas (Performer)
11
Nobody Wins
Clif MagnessKara DioGuardiJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Clif MagnessKara DioGuardiJessica OrigliassoLisa Origliasso Clif Magness The Veronicas (Performer)
12
Mother Mother
Tracy Bonham Tracy Bonham Greg Wells The Veronicas (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 19 contributors

JO
Jessica Origliasso
Writer
On this album9 written
LO
Lisa Origliasso
Writer
On this album9 written
BS
Billy Steinberg
Writer · Producer
On this album3 written
JA
Josh Alexander
Writer · Producer
On this album3 written
TG
Toby Gad
Writer · Producer
On this album3 written
DL
Dr. Luke
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
MM
Max Martin
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
L"
Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald
Writer
On this album2 written
CM
Clif Magness
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
CK
Chantal Kreviazuk
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
RM
Raine Maida
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
RY
Rami Yacoub
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions The Secret Life Of...

Who wrote The Secret Life Of...?
Both sisters on nine of the twelve tracks, with co-writers including Toby Gad, Josh Alexander and Billy Steinberg. Max Martin and Dr. Luke wrote "4ever" alone.
How did it sell?
Over 280,000 copies in Australia, where it is certified 4x Platinum. It is also gold in New Zealand.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No. "4ever" reached number 12 on the Bubbling Under chart instead.
Who engineered it?
Toby Gad recorded and mixed, with Serban Ghenea also mixing and Brian Gardner mastering.
Which songs are not theirs?
"4ever", "Revolution" by Raine Maida and Chantal Kreviazuk, and "Mother Mother" by Tracy Bonham.
How high did it chart?
Number 2 on the Australian albums chart.
How long is the album?
42:32 across twelve tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: The Secret Life Of... Wikipedia: The Veronicas discography Wikipedia: The Veronicas Cover Art Archive: The Secret Life Of... by The Veronicas