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.
Mountains
Lawson Lyrics
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You And I Were Meant To Align
And We Leave In And Awake The Belief In A Fate That We've Seen For A Thousand Miles
Even If We Think We Are Gonna Crash
See Our Revolution Turn To Ash
We'll Be Strong For Each Other
Trust One And Other
You Don't Have To Be Afraid
Because
My Love
We Can Move Mountains, Mountains
We Can Make Change
Walk Through Fire
Heal The Worlds Pain
Find Redemption
Take Away Blame
We Can Move Mountains, Mountains
Covered In Gold
Walk The Ocean
Feel A Black Hole
Building an Empire
Watch it Explode
We Changed In The Blink Of An Eye
New Roads To A Brand New Trial
And A Chance To Be Free Just The Way We Believe
Make The Most Of A Broken Smile
Can You See The Wind Blowing Through The Trees
I Can Hear A Whisper In The Breeze
Were Saying Help One And Other
Fight For Each Other
We Will Live Another Day
Because
My Love
We Can Move Mountains, Mountains
We Can Make Change
Walk Through Fire
Heal The Worlds Pain
Find Redemption
Take Away Blame
We Can Move Mountains, Mountains
Covered In Gold
Walk The Ocean
Feel A Black Hole
Building an Empire
Watch it Explode
After All The Pain
After All The Flames
I Can Feel Innocence, Hasn't Gone Away
Just Give Me All You Got
Give Me One More Day
We Will Find
We Can Move Mountains, Mountains
We Can Make Change
Walk Through Fire
Heal The Worlds Pain
Find Redemption
Take Away Blame
We Can Move Mountains, Mountains
We Can Make Change
Walk Through Fire
Heal The Worlds Pain
Find Redemption
Take Away Blame
We Can Move Mountains, Mountains
Covered In Gold
Walk The Ocean
Feel A Black Hole
Building an Empire
Watch it Explode
The lyrics to Lawson's song "Mountains" describe the idea of overcoming obstacles and the power of love in achieving this. The opening line, "Just like stars shipped set to collide," suggests that the two individuals involved were meant to be together and their paths were fated to cross. Despite the barriers they face, they have the ability to "move mountains," to create change and "heal the world's pain." The song lyrically addresses the idea of fighting for each other and not being afraid to take risks, as the line "even if we think we are gonna crash" suggests.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the two individuals have gone through significant changes, perhaps indicating a journey of self-discovery or personal growth. The repetition of "we can move mountains" serves as a motivator and a reminder that they have the strength and power to overcome any obstacles they may face. The lyrics touch on themes of resilience, strength, and the importance of love and support in achieving one's goals.
Overall, "Mountains" is a message of hope and empowerment, encouraging listeners to persevere through difficult times and believe in their ability to make a difference.
Line by Line Meaning
Just Like Stars Shipped Set To Collided
Our meeting was destined, like two stars on a collision course.
You And I Were Meant To Align
We were meant to come together and align our paths.
And We Leave In And Awake The Belief In A Fate That We've Seen For A Thousand Miles
Our coming together reinforces the belief in a predetermined fate that we've sensed coming for a long time.
Even If We Think We Are Gonna Crash
Even if it seems like things might go wrong and we'll crash and burn.
See Our Revolution Turn To Ash
If our plans fail and our revolution turns to ash, there's still hope.
We'll Be Strong For Each Other
We'll be a source of strength and support for each other.
Trust One And Other
We can have faith in each other.
You Don't Have To Be Afraid
There's no need to be afraid, we've got each other.
We Can Move Mountains, Mountains
With our combined strength and determination, we can overcome anything.
We Can Make Change
Together, we can create meaningful change in the world.
Walk Through Fire
We're willing to face any obstacle or hardship to achieve our goals.
Heal The Worlds Pain
We want to use our power and influence to alleviate the suffering of others.
Find Redemption
Through our actions and achievements, we hope to find redemption for any past mistakes.
Take Away Blame
We don't want to blame anyone for past failures or challenges, but instead move forward with positivity.
Covered In Gold
We will be successful and prosperous.
Walk The Ocean
We're not afraid to take on seemingly impossible challenges.
Feel A Black Hole
We're willing to explore the stretches of space, both literally and figuratively.
Building an Empire
We're ambitious and want to build something great.
Watch it Explode
With hard work and dedication, we will achieve our goals and see our dreams come to fruition.
We Changed In The Blink Of An Eye
Our lives can change rapidly and unexpectedly.
New Roads To A Brand New Trail
We're embarking on a new journey with new opportunities and challenges.
And A Chance To Be Free Just The Way We Believe
We're embracing a new way of life that aligns with our personal beliefs and values.
Make The Most Of A Broken Smile
Even in the face of adversity, we can still find joy and beauty in life.
Can You See The Wind Blowing Through The Trees
We're asking the listener to pay attention to the beauty and wonder of nature.
I Can Hear A Whisper In The Breeze
We're connecting with our surroundings, both the natural world and the people in it.
Were Saying Help One And Other
We need to support and aid one another to achieve our goals.
Fight For Each Other
We need to stand up and defend one another from injustice or harm.
We Will Live Another Day
No matter what happens, we'll keep moving forward and finding new ways to achieve our goals.
After All The Pain
Despite any past suffering or adversity we've faced.
After All The Flames
Despite the destruction or wreckage of our plans.
I Can Feel Innocence, Hasn't Gone Away
We still have hope and pure intentions, even in the face of challenging circumstances.
Just Give Me All You Got
We're asking for the listener's total commitment and effort in reaching our goals.
Give Me One More Day
We're asking for one more chance to make a difference and bring about change.
Writer(s): Matt Schwartz, Ki Fitzgerald, Eric Vincent Turner, Andy Brown
Contributed by Vivian D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@coco34
"Mountains"
Just like stars shipped set to collided
You and i were meant to align
And we leave in and awake the belief in a fate
that we've seen for a thousand miles
Even if we think we are gonna crash
See our revolution turn to ash
We'll be strong for each other
Trust one and other
You don't have to be afraid
Because
My love
We can move mountains, mountains
We can make change
Walk through fire
Heal the worlds pain
Find redemption
Take away blame
We can move mountains, mountains
Covered in gold
Walk the ocean
Feel a black hole
Building an empire
Watch it explode
We changed in the blink of an eye
New roads to a brand new trial
And a chance to be free just the way we believe
Make the most of a broken smile
Can you see the wind blowing through the trees
I can hear a whisper in the breeze
Were saying help one and other
Fight for each other
We will live another day
Because
My love
We can move mountains, mountains
We can make change
Walk through fire
Heal the worlds pain
Find redemption
Take away blame
We can move mountains, mountains
Covered in gold
Walk the ocean
Feel a black hole
Building an empire
Watch it explode
After all the pain
After all the flames
I can feel innocence, hasn't gone away
Just give me all you got
Give me one more day
We will find a way
We can move mountains, mountains
We can make change
Walk through fire
Heal the worlds pain
Find redemption
Take away blame
We can move mountains, mountains
We can make change
Walk through fire
Heal the worlds pain
Find redemption
Take away blame
We can move mountains, mountains
Covered in gold
Walk the ocean
Feel a black hole
Building an empire
Watch it explode
@coco34
"Mountains"
Just like stars shipped set to collided
You and i were meant to align
And we leave in and awake the belief in a fate
that we've seen for a thousand miles
Even if we think we are gonna crash
See our revolution turn to ash
We'll be strong for each other
Trust one and other
You don't have to be afraid
Because
My love
We can move mountains, mountains
We can make change
Walk through fire
Heal the worlds pain
Find redemption
Take away blame
We can move mountains, mountains
Covered in gold
Walk the ocean
Feel a black hole
Building an empire
Watch it explode
We changed in the blink of an eye
New roads to a brand new trial
And a chance to be free just the way we believe
Make the most of a broken smile
Can you see the wind blowing through the trees
I can hear a whisper in the breeze
Were saying help one and other
Fight for each other
We will live another day
Because
My love
We can move mountains, mountains
We can make change
Walk through fire
Heal the worlds pain
Find redemption
Take away blame
We can move mountains, mountains
Covered in gold
Walk the ocean
Feel a black hole
Building an empire
Watch it explode
After all the pain
After all the flames
I can feel innocence, hasn't gone away
Just give me all you got
Give me one more day
We will find a way
We can move mountains, mountains
We can make change
Walk through fire
Heal the worlds pain
Find redemption
Take away blame
We can move mountains, mountains
We can make change
Walk through fire
Heal the worlds pain
Find redemption
Take away blame
We can move mountains, mountains
Covered in gold
Walk the ocean
Feel a black hole
Building an empire
Watch it explode
@bearuiz3415
3 years after this is still a masterpiece 😍
@wumethree
they are sooo underrated
@zSolarStorm
+wumethree World is full of underrate artists and overrated people like Beyonce and Nicki minaj shit
@raa5249
+zSolarStorm nailed it buddy 👌
@mattward2333
wumethree yeah
@wumethree
they are so underrated
@riddledrhythms8821
What a amazing tune! Very catchy. The difficulty is going to be getting it out of my head so I can work on some of my own music. Excellent work! 😄💘
@laurn1364
I just love this song. The melody is amazing, the voice, the instruments everything. This song transport me in another world. If one day you come to France just let me know, please :D.
@justjnss2420
Both profound and moving in pure raw emotion and passion!!
Great lyrics too! 👌👌