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.
Make It Happen
Lawson Lyrics
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You gotta give it out
You gotta give it out
Give it to me
If you want love
Gotta do it now
Gotta do it now
Yeah
CHORUS
Wooah oh oh oh oh
You gotta make it happen (it happen)
Wooah oh oh oh oh
You gotta make it happen (it happen)
Yeah
Lose control
We can sweat it out
We can sweat it out
Give it to me
What I need
Is everything you got
Everything you got
So give it to me yeah
CHORUS
Wooah oh oh oh oh
You gotta make it happen (it happen)
Wooah oh oh oh oh
You gotta make it happen (it happen)
Yeah
If you want love
Gotta make it happen
If you want love
Gotta make it happen
The lyrics of Lawson's song "Make It Happen" are about the importance of taking action in order to receive love. The singer is essentially telling their lover that they need to actively work towards giving love in order to receive it. The first verse repeats the line "If you want love, you gotta give it out," suggesting that love is reciprocal and requires two parties to actively participate. The second verse shifts focus onto the present moment, with the lyrics "Gotta do it now, give it to me yeah." This sense of urgency reinforces the idea that love requires action and cannot simply be wished for.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "You gotta make it happen," emphasizing the importance of taking initiative in matters of the heart. The repetition of this phrase adds to the motivational quality of the song, encouraging listeners to actively work towards finding and maintaining love. The lyrics in the second half of the song are more physical in nature, with the lines "Lose control, we can sweat it out, give it to me" suggesting an intimate encounter between the singer and their lover. The final repetition of the phrase "If you want love, gotta make it happen" serves as a reminder that love requires effort and action in order to be successful.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want love
Desires for love are natural instincts.
You gotta give it out
Expressing affection first is key.
You gotta give it out
Repeating love expressions help to foster it.
Give it to me
Show me what love is.
If you want love
Desires for love are natural instincts.
Gotta do it now
The right time to express affection is now.
Gotta do it now
Repeating love expressions help to foster it.
Give it to me
Show me what love is.
Yeah
Agreement with the sentiment.
Wooah oh oh oh oh
Exclamation of passion and desire.
You gotta make it happen (it happen)
The duty of taking action towards love.
Wooah oh oh oh oh
Exclamation of passion and desire.
You gotta make it happen (it happen)
The duty of taking action towards love.
Yeah
Agreement with the sentiment.
Lose control
Giving in to passion completely.
We can sweat it out
Let's take this to the extreme.
We can sweat it out
Let's pursue love with heart and soul.
Give it to me
Show me what love is.
What I need
The missing part of the puzzle.
Is everything you got
Unreserved affection.
Everything you got
Undiluted love.
So give it to me yeah
Show me what love is so that I can reciprocate.
Wooah oh oh oh oh
Exclamation of passion and desire.
You gotta make it happen (it happen)
The duty of taking action towards love.
Wooah oh oh oh oh
Exclamation of passion and desire.
You gotta make it happen (it happen)
The duty of taking action towards love.
Yeah
Agreement with the sentiment.
If you want love
Desires for love are natural instincts.
Gotta make it happen
It's up to us to create the love we want.
If you want love
Desires for love are natural instincts.
Gotta make it happen
It's up to us to create the love we want.
Contributed by Jordan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sean Doyle
Would love it if they had more guitar solos like this. Joel is capable of so much more.
amy wheeler
These boys have come so far it's unreal! Gave me goosebumps watching this:')
fanvideosofficial1
Their facial expressions show how much this means to them and how much effort they put into every gig they do :) x
bushra Ennakhli
needs LOADS more views. the most talented band out there!
Sophie Louise
This sounds so incredible with headphones in and the volume turned up high!! I love that you can hear Ryan and Joel too!! <3
Ana
I literally cried at this :') I´m SO PROUD of them!
Gemma Bezz
This is one of my fave songs off Chapman Square, beautifully preformed boys <3
Abbie Smith
My absolute favorite band, EVER!!!!! I have sooooooooo mush love for Lawson, it's unreal, I will always be a very proud Goose xxxxxxx
ChrisTell23
PURE AWESOMENESS! LAWSON YOU ROCK!!
Ashlee Taylor
Seeing these amazing boys live in Australia next month... Officially can't wait!