In 2015, she started uploading her original songs onto her YouTube channel, gathering hundreds of thousands of views. In 2017, she released her first single Place We Were Made, which has amassed nearly 42 million plays on Spotify as of August 2021. She followed up later that year with the similarly stripped-down piano ballad Birthday. The songs gained attention in indie-pop circles and Place We Were Made was named BBC Introducing's song of the week early 2018. Following this attention, Peters signed with Atlantic Records UK. Under their banner, she released various singles and two EPs, Dressed Too Nice for a Jacket and It's Your Bed Babe, It's Your Funeral. Both Feels Like This and Favourite Ex appeared on Love Island in 2019.
In 2020, Peters contributed the song Smile to the soundtrack album Birds of Prey: The Album, for the film Birds of Prey (2020). She was also announced as the opening act for Niall Horan 's Nice to Meet Ya Tour on tourdates in Europe. However, these concerts were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Peters released work for another soundtrack in 2021, this time for Trying: Season 2 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack). She wrote and performed all songs, with a feature by fellow British recording artist James Bay on the song Funeral.
On the 15th of June 2021, Peters left Atlantic Records and signed with Ed Sheeran 's Gingerbread Man Records. Under this label, she released her debut album You Signed Up for This on 27 August 2021. The album debuted at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and was the top selling album in UK independent record stores for that week. With the first two singles of the record, John Hughes Movie and Psycho, Peters garnered her first notations on the British charts.
Peters embarked on her first headlining tour in 2022, touring the United States. Later that year, she joined Ed Sheeran 's +–=÷x Tour as opening act. While touring she released singles Cate's Brother, Blonde, Good Enough and Not Another Rockstar. She cited various (pop) rock bands as influences in her new music. Peters has announced she will tour Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand in 2023.
In January 2023, Peters released Body Better, the lead single from her second album, calling it one of her "most honest songs ever". Following this, she announced her second album The Good Witch, alongside its tracklist, to be released on 23 June 2023, describing it as her own "twisted version of a breakup album". To promote the album, fifteen weeks before the release, Peters began posting weekly tarot cards designed around each track on the album in company of a description of the song. On 31 March, the second single of the album, Lost The Breakup, was released. Peters also announced dates for her North American tour ,The Good Witch Tour, with support from Grace Enger and dates for her UK tour, The Road to Wembley Tour. On 26 May 2023, the third single of the album, Two Weeks Ago, was released
Not Another Rockstar
Maisie Peters Lyrics
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I think you're so cool and different and then
The law pulls up and you won't get in the car
And I'm like, "Oh, goddamn, not another rockstar"
Pinky promised I was quittin'
Pinky promised that I wouldn't love somebody if they didn't
I'm a girl with big ambitions, but did I listen?
No, no, no, no
They're tortured and I wouldn't understand it
Plus they got a lot of unexamined father-son baggage
They don't wanna talk about it, is that a challenge?
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Funny I could pick 'em in a line up, line up
Pretty certain I could do it with my eyes shut, eyes shut
A little self-obsessive and I sign up, sign up
Ooh
Hand me down jewels and your dirty blonde hair
I think you're so cool and different and then
The law pulls up and you won't get in the car
And I'm like, "Oh, goddamn, not another rockstar"
Talk about me, make it all about you
Caught you rippin' your jeans, and that's when I knew
You'd leave me dead if it'd set you apart
And I'm like, "Oh, goddamn, not another rockstar"
He's been a player since the cradle
Aren't I lucky 'cause he could have chosen any girl to fuck with?
And he chose me, so I guess I should be grateful
No, no, no, no
Hmm, funny I could pick 'em in a line up, line up
Pretty certain I could do it with my eyes shut, eyes shut
A little self-obsessive and I sign up, sign up
Where's the pen? Where's the line?
Hand me down jewels and your dirty blonde hair
I think you're so cool and different and then
The law pulls up and you won't get in the car
And I'm like, "Oh, goddamn, not another rockstar"
Talk about me, make it all about you
Caught you rippin' your jeans, and that's when I knew
You'd leave me dead if it'd set you apart
And I'm like, "Oh, goddamn, not another rockstar"
Ooh, not another rockstar
Ooh, not another rockstar
Glad that I got out before it got dark
You could be a better person, no, it's not hard
If there was a moment in this where you saw it goin' different, tell me what part
Hand me down jewels and your dirty blonde hair
I think you're so cool and different and then
The law pulls up and you won't get in the car
And I'm like, "Oh, goddamn, not another rockstar"
Talk about me, make it all about you
Caught you rippin' your jeans, and that's when I knew
You'd leave me dead if it'd set you apart
And I'm like, "Oh, goddamn, not another rockstar"
The song "Not Another Rockstar" by Maisie Peters is a commentary on the attraction to the stereotype of the troubled, self-destructive musician. The singer of the song falls for a guy who fits the bill, with his "hand me down jewels and dirty blonde hair." She is initially drawn to his cool and different persona, but soon realizes that he is just another rockstar archetype, with a lot of unexamined father-son baggage. When the law pulls up and he refuses to get in the car, she exclaims, "Oh, goddamn, not another rockstar."
The song highlights the inherent toxicity in romanticizing the self-destructive behavior of artists. The singer recognizes that she is self-obsessive in her attraction to these types of men and is hopeful that she can do better. She sings, "You could be a better person; no, it's not hard." The song is a call to break free from the cycle of being with the same type of person and to strive for healthier relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Hand me down jewels and your dirty blonde hair
You present yourself as unique and interesting, with your inherited possessions and unkempt hair.
I think you're so cool and different and then
I initially found you fascinating and unique, but that perception has changed.
The law pulls up and you won't get in the car
You act entitled and above the law when faced with authority figures.
And I'm like, "Oh, goddamn, not another rockstar"
I am frustrated because I have encountered this type of person before, who puts on a show of rebellion and aloofness.
Pinky promised I was quittin'
I made a promise to myself to stop getting involved with people who I know are not good for me.
Pinky promised that I wouldn't love somebody if they didn't
I vowed not to develop feelings for someone who does not reciprocate or appreciate my love.
I'm a girl with big ambitions, but did I listen?
Despite having ambitious goals for myself, I still fall for people who do not align with my values.
They're tortured and I wouldn't understand it
These individuals seem to have deep emotional pain that I cannot fully comprehend or heal.
Plus they got a lot of unexamined father-son baggage
They carry unresolved issues from their relationship with their father, which negatively impacts their behavior and relationships.
They don't wanna talk about it, is that a challenge?
Their inability or reluctance to address their emotional baggage seems to be a deliberate challenge or test for me.
Funny I could pick 'em in a line up, line up
It is amusing that I am drawn to the same kind of people, who are deceitful and self-centered.
Pretty certain I could do it with my eyes shut, eyes shut
I am confident that I can easily identify and avoid these types of individuals, but I still fall for their facade.
A little self-obsessive and I sign up, sign up
I am somewhat self-absorbed and attracted to those who exhibit similar qualities, resulting in my repeated involvement with these types of people.
Hand me down jewels and your dirty blonde hair
You present yourself as unique and interesting, with your inherited possessions and unkempt hair.
I think you're so cool and different and then
I initially found you fascinating and unique, but that perception has changed.
The law pulls up and you won't get in the car
You act entitled and above the law when faced with authority figures.
And I'm like, "Oh, goddamn, not another rockstar"
I am frustrated because I have encountered this type of person before, who puts on a show of rebellion and aloofness.
Talk about me, make it all about you
You are extremely self-centered, constantly redirecting conversations to focus on your own experiences and viewpoints.
Caught you rippin' your jeans, and that's when I knew
I finally realized your attempts to appear effortlessly cool are simply an act, evidenced by your deliberate destruction of your clothing for appearance's sake.
You'd leave me dead if it'd set you apart
You would sacrifice me or anyone else to gain attention and stand out from the crowd.
And I'm like, "Oh, goddamn, not another rockstar"
I am frustrated because I have encountered this type of person before, who puts on a show of rebellion and aloofness.
He's been a player since the cradle
You have a long history of manipulating and taking advantage of others for your own personal gain.
Aren't I lucky 'cause he could have chosen any girl to fuck with?
I feel fortunate that you chose to target me, but in reality, it reflects your lack of care or concern for those around you.
And he chose me, so I guess I should be grateful
I feel obligated to be thankful for your attention and affection, despite recognizing the harm you cause in my life.
No, no, no, no
Despite my attempts to convince myself otherwise, I recognize that this situation is not healthy for me.
Where's the pen? Where's the line?
I am searching for clarity and guidance to help me establish and maintain healthy boundaries in my relationships.
Glad that I got out before it got dark
I am relieved that I was able to recognize the toxic nature of this relationship before it caused more harm to me or others.
You could be a better person, no, it's not hard
Despite your flaws and negative behavior, you have the potential to improve and become a better person, if you choose to make that effort.
If there was a moment in this where you saw it goin' different, tell me what part
I am curious if you ever recognized the potential for a healthier relationship, and if so, at what point did that possibility fade away.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ines Dunn, Joseph Alan Rubel, Maisie Hannah Peters
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