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.
Touch
Lawson Lyrics
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Get back to the world
I'm spinning out of control
Help me
I'm drifting alone
I'm sinking
I need you to hold
I'd do anything to hear you say
I just need you back in my arms.
So I, I try
I'd do my best to reach you
Cause I'm drowning in this flood.
Tonight, I cry
Cause my world has gone to pieces
And I can't get close enough
To touch.
Save me
I'm losing myself
I'm falling
I need nobody else
I'm swimming in against the tide
I'm trying to save my life
Just get me back to your heart.
Cause I, I try
I'd do my best to reach you
Cause I'm drowning in this flood.
Tonight, I cry
Cause my world has gone to pieces
And I can't get close enough
To touch.
Yeah.
This time the world is washing over me
Can't breathe in
I'm choking
Can't wait forever, need you desperately
Say you'll never let go.
So I, I try
I'd do my best to reach you
Cause I'm drowning in this flood.
Tonight, I cry
Cause my world has gone to pieces
And I can't get close enough
To touch, whoa whoa
To touch, whoa whoa
To touch.
The lyrics of Lawson's song "Touch" express a feeling of desperation and helplessness. The singer is asking for help to get back to the world and stop spinning out of control. He is feeling alone and sinking, needing someone to hold onto. The lyrics suggest a romantic relationship where the singer is trying to reach out to his partner to save him and take his pain away. He is crying and expressing a sense of loss and a need to feel the touch of the person he loves. The singer is drowning in a flood and trying to swim against the tide to save his life, but he can't do it alone. He needs his partner's help to get back to his heart and feel the touch of love once again.
The song "Touch" was released by the British band Lawson in 2012. It was included in their first studio album, "Chapman Square". The song was written by the members of the band, along with the songwriters Ki Fitzgerald and Jamie Scott. The lyrics reflect the band's pop-rock style and their ability to write emotional and catchy songs.
Line by Line Meaning
I think you could help me
The singer believes the person they're addressing can help them.
Get back to the world
The singer needs help returning to a state of normalcy in their life.
I'm spinning out of control
The singer is experiencing feelings of chaos and lack of control.
Help me
The artist is asking for assistance.
I'm drifting alone
The artist feels alone and lost.
I'm sinking
The singer is feeling overwhelmed and helpless.
I need you to hold
The singer desires comfort and support from the person they're addressing.
I'd do anything to hear you say
The artist is willing to go to great lengths to receive reassurance from the person they're addressing.
That you're gonna take the pain away
The artist wants the person they're addressing to provide relief from their emotional pain.
I just need you back in my arms.
The artist longs for physical and emotional closeness with the person they're addressing.
So I, I try
The singer is putting forth effort to improve their situation.
I'd do my best to reach you
The artist is attempting to connect with the person they're addressing.
Cause I'm drowning in this flood.
The singer is overwhelmed by their emotions and situation.
Tonight, I cry
The singer is feeling sad and emotional in the present moment.
Cause my world has gone to pieces
The singer's life or emotional state is in turmoil.
And I can't get close enough
The artist desires greater closeness and connection with the person they're addressing.
To touch.
The artist desires physical and emotional contact with the person they're addressing.
Save me
The singer is asking for rescue or salvation from their current situation.
I'm losing myself
The singer is feeling lost or disconnected from themselves.
I'm falling
The artist is experiencing a loss of control or balance.
I need nobody else
The artist wants exclusive emotional support from the person they're addressing.
I'm swimming in against the tide
The artist is going against the flow or norm in their situation.
I'm trying to save my life
The singer is attempting to save themselves from their emotional pain or situation.
Just get me back to your heart.
The artist desires connection and love from the person they're addressing.
This time the world is washing over me
The singer is feeling overwhelmed or consumed by their environment or situation.
Can't breathe in
The singer is feeling suffocated or unable to take in their surroundings.
I'm choking
The singer feels as though they're losing control or being held back.
Can't wait forever, need you desperately
The artist is urging the person they're addressing to help them as soon as possible.
Say you'll never let go.
The artist desires commitment and stability from the person they're addressing.
To touch, whoa whoa
The singer desires physical and emotional closeness with the person they're addressing.
To touch.
The singer desires physical and emotional contact with the person they're addressing.
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