The band was formed in late 2009 and was earlier known as "The Groves" but they later changed their name to "Lawson" when Dr. David Lawson performed a life-saving brain surgery on the lead singer Andy Brown. Lawson began recording material in early 2010. Acoustic versions of their early original material as well as covers of artists such as Bruno Mars and Adele built up an online fanbase. They soon began playing gigs around the United Kingdom, including the Wireless Festival and the Ultrasound Festival.
On 8 September 2011, it was announced that the band had been signed to Polydor Records, with a lucrative two-album deal on the cards. After signing to a major label, Lawson were tasked with opening for acts such as The Wanted, Will Young, Avril Lavigne, and Jessie J. The band toured extensively at the beginning of 2012, fitting in a headline tour of the UK in January and another in May as well as a one-off intimate show at Monto Water Rats in London which was streamed worldwide in April. During this time the band worked on material for their debut album with writers and producers such as Carl Falk and John Shanks.
The band's first official single "When She Was Mine", was released in May 2012 and reached number four on the UK Singles Chart. Following the single release, the band undertook their second headline tour, selling out venues in London, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Sheffield and Birmingham. The band's second single, "Taking Over Me", was released on in August 2012, peaking at number three in the UK. In the summer of 2012, Lawson performed at T in the Park, V Festival and alongside Bruce Springsteen at Hard Rock Calling. They also announced a Hometown Tour, playing dates from October through November in their respective home towns and London, where they reside now. In October 2012, the band released their third official single, "Standing in the Dark", which reached number six in the UK. The band later revealed that their debut album, Chapman Square, would be released on 22 October. Guitarist Joel Peat said of the album: "We're all so excited to release our debut album, we've been building up to it for the past four years, and the album's title for us is special, because it is the first place that we played together as a band. Going out on tour to support the album is amazing too. Doing shows in our home towns feels like the perfect way to celebrate. Performing live is what we love the most, so to be able to play our biggest venues to date in the cities where we grew up is very special." Lawson cited many inspirations for their debut album, including John Mayer and Taylor Swift. On 22 October 2012, Lawson released Chapman Square, peaking at number four in the UK Albums Chart. The album was later certified gold. The band finished the year performing at the Oxford Street Christmas Lights switch on with Robbie Williams and at the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball where their performance was watched by Taylor Swift.
At the beginning of 2013, Lawson played their first headline shows in the US and Canada selling out New York's Bowery Ballroom, The Troubadour in LA and The Mod Club in Canada. In February, they embarked on the Chapman Square tour, playing 18 sold out shows in the UK and Ireland. While working on new tracks for the repack of Chapman Square they visited South East Asia and Australia as well as announcing numerous festival dates including T in the Park, V Festival and Hard Rock Calling for the second year running and Isle of Wight Festival for the first time.
"Brokenhearted", featuring American rapper B.o.B, was released as the lead single from the repackaged version of Chapman Square in July 2013, reaching number six in the UK. B.o.B flew over to the UK to perform Brokenhearted with the band at Wembley Stadium for the Capital FM Summertime Ball. The band announced their second single, "Juliet", while on tour in the US for the second time in 2013. The track was released on 13 October 2013. British model and actress Kelly Brook stars as the titular character in the video. The band were included in the line-up of the iTunes Festival 2013, opening for Jessie J. Lawson began their biggest headline tour to date, the "Everywhere We Go Tour", in September 2013. The repackaged version of their debut album titled Chapman Square / Chapter II was released on 21 October 2013. The reissue featured all twelve of the songs from standard edition of the Chapman Square (though not the full sixteen of the deluxe edition), plus six new songs. The deluxe edition of Chapter II includes a second disc including acoustic songs and a short tour film.
In 2014, according to the updates at Facebook by Ryan Fletcher, he wrote " Lawson have been in Iceland to do a photo shoot for their new album, and maybe to film a video... More news soon!" Currently in December 2014, they are at Nashville, TN, USA doing some records. It is expected that the album to release at early of 2015 and to do a tour soon. The name for the album is still unknown. On 2 February 2015 Lawson announced via Twitter that there first gig (after releasing the new album) would be at live at Leeds on 2 May 2015.
She Don't Even Know
Lawson Lyrics
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When I'm by your side
Wish I could blur the lines
And she could read my mind
Oh
Dreaming's all I got
Oh
To hold her
She's the girl that's in my head
Keeping me awake
But she don't even know
She don't even know
She's the one I can't forget
The one that got away
But she don't even know
She don't even know
This bed is cold as ice
Empty glass of wine
Got me up all night
Can't seem to clear my mind
Oh
Type but then I stop
Oh
Come over
She's the girl that's in my head
Keeping me awake
But she don't even know
She don't even know
She's the one I can't forget
The one that got away
But she don't even know
She don't even know
I toss and turn
Yeah I'm a mess
I'm drowning in this bed
I've lost myself in this regret
She laid our love to rest
She don't even know
She don't even know
She's still the one I can't forget
The one that got away
And she don't even know
She don't even know
She don't even know
She don't even know
She don't even know
The lyrics of Lawson's song "She Don't Even Know" convey a sense of longing and unrequited love. The singer expresses that being with the person they desire makes them feel euphoric and on top of the world. However, there is a wish to blur the lines between them, indicating a desire for deeper connection and understanding. The line "And she could read my mind" suggests a yearning for the other person to truly comprehend their feelings and thoughts without having to explicitly express them.
The singer admits that all they have are dreams of being with this person, highlighting the painful reality that they may never get to actually hold her. The repeated use of "Oh" in the lyrics emphasizes the desperation and emptiness felt in this one-sided love. Despite the lack of reciprocation from the girl, the singer finds solace in simply dreaming about her, showcasing the power of love and longing to sustain hope.
The girl, who resides in the singer's mind, serves as a muse that keeps them awake at night. The lyrics reveal that she is the one the singer cannot forget, the one who slipped through their fingers and became the "one that got away." Despite the depth of the singer's feelings, the girl remains oblivious to the impact she has had on them, adding a layer of heartache and unfulfilled yearning to the narrative.
As the song progresses, the singer's despair is palpable as they struggle to find peace in a cold, lonely bed with nothing but memories and regrets. The mention of an empty glass of wine and the inability to clear their mind allude to a sense of heartache and inability to move on from the past. The image of tossing and turning, feeling like a mess, and drowning in the bed conveys a deep sense of loss and longing for what could have been. Ultimately, the singer acknowledges that the girl will likely never know the extent of their feelings, resigning themselves to the painful reality of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
Never felt so high
I never felt so happy and fulfilled
When I'm by your side
When I'm with you
Wish I could blur the lines
I wish I could make things less complicated
And she could read my mind
So she could understand my feelings
She's the girl that's in my head
She's the one I constantly think about
Keeping me awake
Causing me to stay up at night
But she don't even know
But she's unaware
She's the one I can't forget
She's the one I can't stop remembering
The one that got away
The one I lost
This bed is cold as ice
This bed feels empty and lonely
Empty glass of wine
Drinking alone
Got me up all night
Keeps me awake all night
Can't seem to clear my mind
Can't stop overthinking
I toss and turn
I can't find peace
Yeah I'm a mess
I'm feeling broken
I'm drowning in this bed
I'm overwhelmed with emotions
I've lost myself in this regret
I'm consumed with regret
She laid our love to rest
She ended our relationship
She don't even know
She has no idea
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andy Brown, Jacob Attwool, Logan Turner
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