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.
Who You Gonna Call
Lawson Lyrics
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If the sky is gonna fall who you gonna call
Your father, mother, friend or brother
Need you most of all, who you gonna call
So many times I starred at your number
Wish I could tell you how much I tell you
How much I love you
Sitting on the floor in my hotel room
All my friends are gone and I'm missing you
So far, so wrong
Tell me now who you gonna call
I'm one of unfinished business
Riding strong and then offer forgiveness
Too long, too, long
Tell me now who you gonna call
Tears of sadness hurt and regrets
Can't take it anymore
So who you gonna call
Good or bad news
Fame and fortune
When you've lost it all
Who you gonna call
Have you been tempted
Starred out my number
Wish I could hear you
Tell me you feel it
Sitting on the floor in my hotel room
All my friends are gone and I'm missing you
So far, so wrongTell me now who you gonna call
I'm one of unfinished business
Riding strong and then offer forgiveness
Too long, too, long
Tell me now who you gonna call
Lie awake, try to find the words we never say
It's never the right sign to save me
Sitting on the floor in my hotel room
All my friends are gone and I'm missing you
So far, so wrong
Tell me now who you gonna call
I'm one of unfinished business
Riding strong and then offer forgiveness
Too long, too, long
Tell me now who you gonna call
Sitting on the floor in my hotel room
All my friends are gone and I'm missing you
So far, so wrong
Tell me now who you gonna call
I'm one of unfinished business
Riding strong and then offer forgiveness
Too long, too, long
Tell me now who you gonna call
If the world is ending right this second
If the sky is gonna fall who you gonna call
Lawson's song "Who You Gonna Call" illustrates a sense of vulnerability and reliance on others during times of crisis, whether emotionally or physically. The lyrics begin with a question: "If the world is ending right this second, if the sky is gonna fall, who you gonna call?" suggesting how even during the most catastrophic moments of life, we all turn to someone we turn to when we need the most. The song reminds us that our family, friends or loved ones are the ones that we need no matter what happens or goes wrong. The singer asked a direct question to the listener: "your father, mother, friend or brother. Need you the most of all, who you gonna call." This line indicates that in times of need, the people we rely on the most are those closest to us.
As the song goes on, we learn that the singer is missing someone dearly and wishes they could tell them how they feel. The lines : "so many times I stared at your number, wish I could tell you how much I tell you, how much I love you" show that the singer had someone specific in mind while writing this song. The imagery of sitting on a hotel room floor with friends gone shows the loneliness the singer feels as they wonder who they could lean on for comfort.
Throughout the song, the chorus repeats, emphasizing the critical question of who we turn to in moments of crisis. The lyrics present several different scenarios, both positive and negative, to validate this point. The words can be interpreted as not "Who you gonna call" but "Who are you going to rely on when life turns its hardest?".
Line by Line Meaning
If the world is ending right this second
If everything is falling apart and it feels like the end of the world
If the sky is gonna fall who you gonna call
If disaster is imminent and you need help, who can you turn to?
Your father, mother, friend or brother
In times of crisis or desperation, who can you rely on for support?
Need you most of all, who you gonna call
When you need someone the most, who can you call to lift you up and help you through?
So many times I starred at your number
I have looked at your phone number so many times, wanting desperately to reach out to you
Wish I could tell you how much I tell you
I wish I could express to you how much I truly care for you
How much I love you
The depth of my emotions towards you and the strength of our connection
Sitting on the floor in my hotel room
Feeling alone, isolated, and disconnected while being in a temporary and impersonal setting
All my friends are gone and I'm missing you
With no one else around, I am reminded of my feelings for you and how much I long to be with you
So far, so wrong
Distance and circumstances have created an overwhelming sense of disconnection and pain
Tell me now who you gonna call
In a moment of desperation, who can you trust to be there for you and help you through?
I'm one of unfinished business
Our relationship is unresolved and unfinished, with things left unsaid or undone
Riding strong and then offer forgiveness
Despite the challenges and difficulties we've faced, I am willing to be strong and forgive in order to move forward
Too long, too, long
It's been too much time since we've been together and too long since we've resolved our issues
Tears of sadness hurt and regrets
Feeling pain, sadness, and remorse over lost time and opportunities
Can't take it anymore
Feeling overwhelmed by emotion and needing relief from the pain
Good or bad news
Regardless of the outcome, who can you trust to be there for you through thick and thin?
Fame and fortune
Even if you have everything, who can you turn to when you feel alone or lost?
When you've lost it all
In times of great loss or difficulty, who can you rely on to help you get back on your feet?
Have you been tempted
Have you ever thought about reaching out, but held back out of fear or uncertainty?
Starred out my number
Have you ever looked at my phone number and wondered if you should call?
Wish I could hear you
I long to hear your voice and your thoughts, to connect with you on a deeper level
Tell me you feel it
I need to know that you also have strong emotions for me, and that we share a deep connection
Lie awake, try to find the words we never say
In moments of solitude and reflection, I think about our relationship and the things we never talk about
It's never the right sign to save me
Even when I need help or support, it is hard for me to reach out and ask for assistance
Contributed by Brayden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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What a meaningful Song ❤❤❤❤
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wish i could tell you how much i love you