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.
Standing in the Dark
Lawson Lyrics
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Thinking about when I last saw you
I know you're not far away
Close my eyes and I still see you
Lying here next to me
Wearing nothing but a smile
I gotta leave right away
To see you face to face
Thinking about the conversation
I know I'm not one to change
I've never wanted nothing more
But as I walk up to your door
I'm standing in the dark
She's dancing on the table
Looking through the glass
She's someone else's angel
It may sound stupid that I'm wanting you back
But I'm wanting you back, girl
And now I'm standing in the dark dark
Oh dark dark
All I wanna do is hide
But I can't stop myself from staring
Wishing his hands were mine
I can't stop myself from caring
And as he turns down the lights
I'm feeling paralysed
And as he looks into her eyes
I'm standing in the dark
She's dancing on the table
Looking through the glass
She's someone else's angel
It may sound stupid that I'm wanting you back
But I'm wanting you back, girl
And now I'm standing in the dark, dark
Oh dark dark, oh dark dark, oh dark dark
Standing in the dark
I'm standing in the dark
I'm standing in the dark
She's dancing on the table
Looking through the glass
She's someone else's angel
It may sound stupid that I'm wanting you back
But I'm wanting you back, girl
And now I'm standing in the dark dark
Oh dark dark, oh dark dark
She's someone else's angel
She's someone else's angel
Lawson's hit song Standing in the Dark tells the story of someone who is struggling to move on from a past relationship. The singer is consumed by thoughts of his ex-girlfriend and finds himself fixated on the memory of her. Despite his best efforts to distance himself, he still wants her back. The song's chorus contrasts the singer's desire to be reunited with his lost love with the reality of her being with someone else. He watches her from afar as she dances on a table, feeling as though he is frozen in time while everything around him changes.
The first verse describes the singer's insomnia, as he struggles to fall asleep while fixating on thoughts of his ex-girlfriend. He describes a vivid image of her in his head, lying naked beside him. The second verse sees the singer attempt to take action and move on from his feelings, but he ultimately ends up feeling lost and fixated on his ex once again. The second chorus of the song reinforces the theme of missed opportunities and lost love, with the singer watching helplessly as his ex is with someone else.
The lyrics of Standing in the Dark can be interpreted in a number of ways, but at its core, the song is a heart-wrenching depiction of the complex emotions that can come with a breakup. It shows how difficult it can be to move on from someone you once loved deeply, even when you know it's the right thing to do.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting here wide awake
I'm unable to sleep
Thinking about when I last saw you
Recalling the last time I met you
I know you're not far away
You are in close proximity
Close my eyes and I still see you
Can visualize you with my eyes closed
Lying here next to me
Beside me while sleeping
Wearing nothing but a smile
Embracing nudity with a smile
I gotta leave right away
Have to depart immediately
Counting cracks along the pavement
Keeping myself busy by counting pavement cracks
To see you face to face
To meet you in person
Thinking about the conversation
Mentally recollecting our talk
I know I'm not one to change
Unlikely to alter my ways
I've never wanted nothing more
Never wanted anything as badly
But as I walk up to your door
Approaching your house
I'm standing in the dark
In the darkness, finding it hard to see
She's dancing on the table
She's enjoying on the table
Looking through the glass
Observing from the window
She's someone else's angel
She belongs to someone else
It may sound stupid that I'm wanting you back
My desire to get back with you might seem irrational
But I'm wanting you back, girl
Nevertheless, I yearn for you
And now I'm standing in the dark dark
Still in darkness, unable to make sense of things
All I wanna do is hide
Feeling embarrassed
But I can't stop myself from staring
I'm unable to take my eyes off you
Wishing his hands were mine
Jealous, wishing to swap with her current partner
I can't stop myself from caring
Even though I'm hurt, I still care for you
And as he turns down the lights
When he dims the lights
I'm feeling paralyzed
Feeling numb, unable to move
And as he looks into her eyes
When he gazes into her eyes
Oh dark dark, oh dark dark, oh dark dark
Repeating the phrase 'dark' to depict my distress and helplessness
She's someone else's angel
Again, emphasizing the fact that she has a partner
Lyrics © Global Talent Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDREW CHRISTOPHER BROWN, KI FITZGERALD, RYAN GARY FLETCHER, DAVID THOMAS ANDREW MORGAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Sitting here wide awake
Thinking about when I last saw you
I know you’re not far away
I close my eyes and I still see you
Lying here next to me
Wearing nothing but a smile
Gotta leave right away
Counting cracks along the pavement
To see you face to face
Thinking about the conversation
I know I’m not one to change
I’ve never wanted nothing more
But as I walk up to your door
I'm standing in the dark
She’s dancing on the table
I’m looking through the glass
She’s someone else’s angel
It may sound stupid that I'm wanting you back
But I'm wanting you back, girl
And now I’m standing in the dark, dark, oh
Dark, dark
All I want to do is hide
But I can’t stop myself from staring
Wishing his hands were mine
I can’t stop myself from caring
And as he turns down the lights
I’m feeling paralysed
And as he looks into her eyes
Yeah, alright
I'm standing in the dark
She’s dancing on the table
I’m looking through the glass
She’s someone else’s angel
It may sound stupid that I'm wanting you back
But I'm wanting you back, girl
And now I’m standing in the dark, dark, oh
Dark, dark, oh
Dark, dark, oh
Dark, dark, ohh, oohh
I’m standing in the dark
I’m standing in the dark
I'm standing in the dark
She’s dancing on the table
I’m looking through the glass
She’s someone else’s angel
It may sound stupid that I'm wanting you back
But I'm wanting you back, girl
And now I’m standing in the dark, dark, oh
Dark, dark, oh
Dark, dark
She’s someone else’s angel
She’s someone else’s angel
@marissa954
I almost forgot this song exist omgg..anyone here during quarantine?
@g22tungolhelenajoelliep.55
Man this was my favorite song as a kid!
@NICOLABENNETT100
me love this song
@walaakomaisipnapodcastname8762
OMG SAME!!!!! Heard my officemate humming this that is why I remembered it
@zaq9187
You're not the only one 😄
@SuperTetra123
Yesss my jam so many years ago
@mrcapucino
lawson is underrated, they should be more popular then this.
@KayeKyla
IKR!! they need to get noticed people omg please
@usehername1
If you tell kids that they're One Direction but Men, maybe that will help
@dark-xr9jr
agreed x100000009276382901