In 2015, she started uploading her original songs onto her YouTube channel, gathering hundreds of thousands of views. In 2017, she released her first single Place We Were Made, which has amassed nearly 42 million plays on Spotify as of August 2021. She followed up later that year with the similarly stripped-down piano ballad Birthday. The songs gained attention in indie-pop circles and Place We Were Made was named BBC Introducing's song of the week early 2018. Following this attention, Peters signed with Atlantic Records UK. Under their banner, she released various singles and two EPs, Dressed Too Nice for a Jacket and It's Your Bed Babe, It's Your Funeral. Both Feels Like This and Favourite Ex appeared on Love Island in 2019.
In 2020, Peters contributed the song Smile to the soundtrack album Birds of Prey: The Album, for the film Birds of Prey (2020). She was also announced as the opening act for Niall Horan 's Nice to Meet Ya Tour on tourdates in Europe. However, these concerts were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Peters released work for another soundtrack in 2021, this time for Trying: Season 2 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack). She wrote and performed all songs, with a feature by fellow British recording artist James Bay on the song Funeral.
On the 15th of June 2021, Peters left Atlantic Records and signed with Ed Sheeran 's Gingerbread Man Records. Under this label, she released her debut album You Signed Up for This on 27 August 2021. The album debuted at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and was the top selling album in UK independent record stores for that week. With the first two singles of the record, John Hughes Movie and Psycho, Peters garnered her first notations on the British charts.
Peters embarked on her first headlining tour in 2022, touring the United States. Later that year, she joined Ed Sheeran 's +–=÷x Tour as opening act. While touring she released singles Cate's Brother, Blonde, Good Enough and Not Another Rockstar. She cited various (pop) rock bands as influences in her new music. Peters has announced she will tour Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand in 2023.
In January 2023, Peters released Body Better, the lead single from her second album, calling it one of her "most honest songs ever". Following this, she announced her second album The Good Witch, alongside its tracklist, to be released on 23 June 2023, describing it as her own "twisted version of a breakup album". To promote the album, fifteen weeks before the release, Peters began posting weekly tarot cards designed around each track on the album in company of a description of the song. On 31 March, the second single of the album, Lost The Breakup, was released. Peters also announced dates for her North American tour ,The Good Witch Tour, with support from Grace Enger and dates for her UK tour, The Road to Wembley Tour. On 26 May 2023, the third single of the album, Two Weeks Ago, was released
BOY
Maisie Peters Lyrics
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When you were seventeen
For your anger issues
If I had a pound for every hole
I saw punched in a wall
I'd be a rich girl
And love is something that you'll never be
It got progressively
And you should take this personally, mmm
You're a serial cheater, "You up?" text repeater
When I told you you were funny, I lied
You're a love 'em and leave 'em with a terrible reason
Shh, now is not the time to reply
Boy, you think I'm dumb
Tryna pull one on me like I've never been kissed
You had a couple of exes
And I know that they let you get away with it
But you're a boy
And I can tell that you've never been hugged, boy
And I can do better than this, oh, better than this
(La la la la la la la la la la la la la)
I can do better than, I can do better than this
(La la la la la la la la la la la la la)
I can do better than, I can do better than this
You said I'd meet your friends eventually
When you're ready to be
A little more exclusive
If I was the last girl on earth
You'd still be weighing up your options
You said you got a lot of enemies
And you claim your dreams
Are always lucid
But you're just high and can't tell the difference
She tries to get closer, so you go and ghost her
Like it's perpetual Halloween
You're obsessed with your father, red flag and a half, yeah
Babe, we could unpack it for weeks
Boy, you think I'm dumb
Tryna pull one on me like I've never been kissed
You had a couple of exes
And I know that they let you get away with it
But you're a boy
And I can tell that you've never been hugged, boy
And I can do better than this, oh, better than this
(La la la la la la la la la la la la la)
I can do better than, I can do better than this
(La la la la la la la la la la la la la)
You're kinda sociopathic
I nearly buried the hatchet
Then I remembered how you messed with my head
I could be a grown up
But baby, you know what
Maybe I'll release this song instead
Boy, you think I'm dumb
Tryna pull one on me like I've never been kissed
You had a couple of exes
And I know that they let you get away with it
But you're a boy
And I can tell that you've never been hugged, boy
And I can do better than this, oh, better than this
(La la la la la la la la la la la la la)
I can do better than, I can do better than this
(La la la la la la la la la la la la la)
I can do better than, I can do better than this
(La la la la la la la la la la la la la)
Better than you, better than me, better than this
(La la la la la la la la la la la la la)
Better than you, better than me, better than this
Boy
The song "Boy" by Maisie Peters is a heartfelt track that speaks to the experience of being in a toxic relationship with a serial cheater. Peters uses clever and poetic language to describe the situation she finds herself in, with lines such as "you're a love 'em and leave 'em with a terrible reason" and "you had a couple of exes and I know that they let you get away with it". The lyrics are very direct, yet still manage to be emotionally resonant and relatable to anyone who has experienced the pain of being with someone who does not appreciate or respect them.
Peters also delves into the psychology of her partner, describing him as having "anger issues" and being "kinda sociopathic". She talks about his past experiences with therapy and how he has a tendency to ghost people when things get uncomfortable. At the same time, Peters shows her own strength and self-awareness, recognizing that she deserves better than this and that she is capable of finding a healthier relationship. Despite the pain she is going through, she refuses to let herself be manipulated or taken advantage of.
Overall, "Boy" is a powerful and emotionally impactful song that speaks to the experience of many people who have been in toxic relationships. Maisie Peters is a talented songwriter and performer, and this song is a testament to her skill and creativity.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard you had a lot of therapy
I heard you had issues with anger
When you were seventeen
When you were just a teenager
For your anger issues
To deal with your problem with anger
If I had a pound for every hole
If I had money for every wall you punched
I saw punched in a wall
That you punched in anger
I'd be a rich girl
I'd have a lot of money
And love is something that you'll never be
You'll never really be capable of love
It got progressively
It became
Harder to miss you
More difficult to think about you fondly
And you should take this personally, mmm
This is about you and your actions
You're a serial cheater, 'You up?' text repeater
You cheat often and send the same 'booty-call' text to multiple people
When I told you you were funny, I lied
I didn't really think you were funny
You're a love 'em and leave 'em with a terrible reason
You have a habit of ending relationships abruptly and for bad reasons
Shh, now is not the time to reply
Don't bother defending yourself right now
Boy, you think I'm dumb
You underestimate my intelligence
Tryna pull one on me like I've never been kissed
Trying to deceive me as if I am inexperienced
You had a couple of exes
You've been in previous relationships
And I know that they let you get away with it
And I know they didn't hold you accountable for your actions
But you're a boy
You act immaturely and irresponsibly
And I can tell that you've never been hugged, boy
You're emotionally distant and unavailable
And I can do better than this, oh, better than this
I deserve someone better than you
(La la la la la la la la la la la la la)
You said I'd meet your friends eventually
You promised I'd be introduced to your friends
When you're ready to be
When you're ready to commit
A little more exclusive
To a more serious relationship
If I was the last girl on earth
Even if there was no one else around
You'd still be weighing up your options
You'd still be unsure about committing to me
You said you got a lot of enemies
You claim to have many enemies
And you claim your dreams
You say your aspirations
Are always lucid
Are always clear and vivid
But you're just high and can't tell the difference
You're just under the influence and can't tell what's real and what's not
She tries to get closer, so you go and ghost her
When someone gets too close to you, you disappear and cut off communication
Like it's perpetual Halloween
As if you're always hiding behind a mask
You're obsessed with your father, red flag and a half, yeah
You have an unhealthy obsession with your father, and it's a clear warning sign
Babe, we could unpack it for weeks
We could analyze and discuss it extensively
You're kinda sociopathic
You have traits that resemble sociopathic behavior
I nearly buried the hatchet
I almost forgave you and moved on
Then I remembered how you messed with my head
But then I remembered how you played mind games with me
I could be a grown up
I could try to take the mature approach
But baby, you know what
But, you know what
Maybe I'll release this song instead
Maybe I'll express my feelings through this song instead
Better than you, better than me, better than this
I deserve someone better than you, better than myself, and better than this situation
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Maisie Peters, Joe Rubel, Ed Sheeran
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I heard you had a lot of therapy
When you were 17
For your anger issues
If I had a pound for every hole
I saw punched in a wall
I'd be a rich girl
And love is something that you'll never be
It got progressively
Harder to miss you
And you should take this personally, mmm
You're a serial cheater, 'you up' text repeater
When I told you, you were funny, I lied
You're a love 'em and leave 'em with a terrible reason
Shh, now is not the time to reply
Boy, you think I'm dumb, tryna pull one on me like I've never been kissed
You had a couple of exes and I know that they let you get away with it
But you're a boy
And I can tell that you've never been hugged boy
And I can do better than this, oh better than this
I can do better than, I can do better than this
(La la la la la la la la la la la la la)
I can do better than, I can do better than this
You said I'd meet your friends eventually
When you're ready to be
A little more exclusive
If I was the last girl on earth
You'd still be weighing up your options
You said you got a lot of enemies
And you claim your dreams
Are always lucid
But you're just high and can't tell the difference
She tries to get closer, so you go and ghost her
Like it's perpetual Halloween
You're obsessed with your father, red flag and a half, yeah
Babe, we could unpack it for weeks
Boy, you think I'm dumb, tryna pull one on me like I've never been kissed
You had a couple of exes and I know that they let you get away with it
But you're a boy
And I can tell that you've never been hugged boy
And I can do better than this, oh better than this
I can do better than, I can do better than this
(La la la la la la la la la la la la la)
You're kinda sociopathic
I nearly buried the hatchet
Then I remembered how you messed with my head
I could be a grown-up
But baby, you know what
Maybe I'll release this song instead
Boy, you think I'm dumb, tryna pull one on me like I've never been kissed
You had a couple of exes and I know that they let you get away with it
But you're a boy
And I can tell that you've never been hugged boy
And I can do better than this, oh better than this
I can do better than, I can do better than this
(La la la la la la la la la la la la la)
I can do better than, I can do better than this
(La la la la la la la la la la la la la)
Better than you, better than you, better than this
(La la la la la la la la la la la la la)
Better than you, better than you, better than this
Boy
Ivy
Maisie slayed with this album 😭✨
Fushsia
@Ánh so it is Taylor related now after all.
Ánh
@petra charlotte I've just found out that Maisie Peters is an avid swiftie.
Ivy
@petra charlotte ikrrrr
petra charlotte
@Ivy agreed bestie, especially in non-taylor related comment sections.
petra charlotte
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nicole gloria
"I could be a grown up but baby you know what, maybe I'll release this song instead" YESS
Laetitian Madhatter
I mean. After the 500th breakup song, why are you still getting into relationships with fuckboys and then complaining about it tho?
Sorry to go all anti-Taylor-Swift-song-fodder on you girls, but there's immaturity, and then there's conscious compulsive self-sabotage because you can't commit to any better way to apply yourself.
SarahK 21
That's my favorite part!
Onkar Singh
no 🧢