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 +โ=รทx 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
John Hughes Movie
Maisie Peters Lyrics
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Spinning with a vodka coke, everybody at my fingertips
I was gonna get my coat, and baby you were meant to follow me
And I was gonna act surprised, even though I'd know you wanted me
It's not like I've been crying, no
There's just smoke in my eyes
You look right through me, every time you walk by
I keep waiting for the heartbreak music, that's never gonna come
'Cause if you don't want me, then you're not the one
Sitting on the bathroom floor, tryna get my composure back
Think I built it up too tall, knew I should've worn my Adidas
Maybe if I'd reigned it in, you wouldn't wanna kiss somebody else
And you don't owe me anything so I'm just gonna walk home by myself
And it's not like I've been crying, no
There's just smoke in my eyes
'Cause this ain't no John Hughes movie, where the girl gets the guy
You look right through me, every time you walk by
I keep waiting for the heartbreak music, that's never gonna come
'Cause if you don't want me, then you're not the one
Oh, no no, you're not the one
What am I gonna say? What am I gonna do?
All of our stupid friends know that I'm here for you
Guess I misunderstood, thought you liked me too
What am I gonna say? What am I gonna do?
Everyone told me so, don't wait around for you
Guess I misunderstood, thought you liked me too
'Cause this ain't no John Hughes movie, where the girl gets the guy
You look right through me, every time you walk by
I keep waiting for the heartbreak music, that's never gonna come
'Cause if you don't want me, then you're not the one
Oh, then you're not the one
Oh, no no, you're not the one
You're not the one, not the one no
You're not the one, not the one no, not the one though
Oh, no no, you're not the one
You're not the one, not the one no
You're not the one, not the one
'Cause if you don't want me, then you're not the one
The lyrics of Maisie Peters's song "John Hughes Movie" tell the story of unrequited love and rejection. The singer had a preconceived notion of how her night was supposed to go. She thought she would be dancing with the person she likes and have all eyes on her. But as the night progresses, it becomes clear that he's not interested in her, and she's left alone, spiraling with her thoughts. She tries to regain her composure in the bathroom, but it's clear that she's heartbroken.
The chorus compares her situation to a John Hughes movie, which is a nod to classic โ80s films like โSixteen Candlesโ and โThe Breakfast Clubโ that tell coming-of-age stories. These movies often have grand romantic gestures wherein the geeky or odd girl wins over her crush, but in real life, the story isn't always so tidy. The singer realizes that she's been watching too many movies and that she needs to come to terms with the fact that life doesn't always play out as planned. The lyrics express that she's trying to convince herself she's not upset, but her emotions get the best of her.
Overall, the song captures the heart-wrenching feeling of being infatuated with someone who doesn't reciprocate the sentiment. The lyrics act as a balm for those who've felt the sting of rejection and serves as a reminder that life doesn't always follow the same narrative tropes as the movies.
Line by Line Meaning
This wasn't how it's supposed to go, I should be the one you're dancing with
I had a different expectation, that you and I would be dancing together and having a great time.
Spinning with a vodka coke, everybody at my fingertips
I was envisioning the perfect night where I am in control and everyone is having fun with me.
I was gonna get my coat, and baby you were meant to follow me
I expected you to come with me when I took my leave; I thought we had a connection.
And I was gonna act surprised, even though I'd know you wanted me
I planned to pretend to be surprised by your interest in me, but really I was excited and hoping for it.
It's not like I've been crying, no
Although I may look upset, it's not because I've been crying.
There's just smoke in my eyes
I have something in my eyes causing them to water, but it's not because I'm sad.
'Cause this ain't no John Hughes movie, where the girl gets the guy
Real life is not like a Hollywood movie where everything always works out perfectly for the main character.
You look right through me, every time you walk by
You don't even acknowledge my existence when you walk by me.
I keep waiting for the heartbreak music, that's never gonna come
I think that there should be some clear sign that this isn't working out, some music signaling my heartbreak, but it hasn't happened yet.
'Cause if you don't want me, then you're not the one
If you aren't interested in me, then you aren't the person I should be with.
Sitting on the bathroom floor, tryna get my composure back
I feel like I lost control over the situation, so I'm taking a moment to gather myself.
Think I built it up too tall, knew I should've worn my Adidas
I feel like I put too much pressure on myself and the situation. Also, I regret not wearing more comfortable shoes.
Maybe if I'd reigned it in, you wouldn't wanna kiss somebody else
Perhaps if I didn't come on so strong, you wouldn't be interested in someone else right now.
And you don't owe me anything so I'm just gonna walk home by myself
You don't have any obligation to me, so I'm just going to go home by myself.
Oh, no no, you're not the one
You aren't the person I should be with.
What am I gonna say? What am I gonna do?
I don't know how to handle this situation.
All of our stupid friends know that I'm here for you
Our mutual friends are aware that I'm interested in you.
Guess I misunderstood, thought you liked me too
I must have misinterpreted your actions and thought you were interested in me as well.
Everyone told me so, don't wait around for you
Other people were warning me not to wait around for you to come around.
'Cause if you don't want me, then you're not the one
If you aren't interested in me, then you aren't the person I should be pursuing.
You're not the one, not the one no
You aren't the person I should be trying to be with.
You're not the one, not the one no, not the one though
Although it seemed like I really wanted to be with you before, I realize now that you aren't the one.
You're not the one, not the one no
I know that you aren't the person I should be pursuing.
You're not the one, not the one
I've come to the realization that you aren't the person for me.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Henrik Barman Michelsen, Maisie Hannah Peters, Miranda Eleanor De Fonbrun Cooper
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This wasn't how it's supposed to go
I should be the one you're dancing with
Spinning with a vodka Coke
Everybody at my fingertips
I was gonna get my coat
And, baby, you were meant to follow me
And I was gonna act surprised
Even though I'd know you wanted me
It's not like I've been crying, no
There's just smoke in my eyes
'Cause this ain't no John Hughes movie
Where the girl gets the guy
You look right through me
Every time you walk by
I keep waiting for the heartbreak music
That's never gonna come
'Cause if you don't want me
Then you're not the one
Sitting on a bathroom floor
Trying to get my composure back
Think I built it up too tall
Knew I should've worn my Adidas
Maybe if I'd reined it in
You wouldn't wanna kiss somebody else
And you don't owe me anything
So I'm just gonna walk home by myself
And it's not like I've been crying, no
There's just smoke in my eyes
'Cause this ain't no John Hughes movie
Where the girl gets the guy
You look right through me
Every time you walk by
I keep waiting for the heartbreak music
That's never gonna come
'Cause if you don't want me
Then you're not the one
Oh no, no, you're not the one
What am I gonna say?
What am I gonna do?
All of our stupid friends
Know that I'm here for you
Guess I misunderstood
Thought you liked me too
What am I gonna say?
What am I gonna do?
Everyone told me so
Don't wait around for you
Guess I misunderstood
Thought you liked me too
'Cause this ain't no John Hughes movie
Where the girl gets the guy
You look right through me
Every time you walk by
I keep waiting for the heartbreak music
That's never gonna come
'Cause if you don't want me
Then you're not the one
Oh no, then you're not the one
Oh no, no, you're not the one
You're not the one, not the one, no
You're not the one, not the one, no
Not the one, no
Oh no, no, you're not the one
You're not the one, not the one, no
You're not the one, not the one, no
'Cause if you don't want me
Then you're not the one
@Ghinan_Navsih
She's definitely the most underrated singer / artist in the world
@MaisieHPeters
tbh i agree
@christinayang3807
@Maisie Peters true
@shairavhiminesantos6230
@Maisie Peters omg yeees
@jp3032
Yes
@roseanajjar
Umm no. In the world? No.
@iffahmughal8049
I really love that this song addresses the heartbreak of being disappointed but also shows self confidence in moving on and acknowledges that in hindsight the feelings will become trivial because that person isn't the right one for you. It's just very different and refreshing to other songs I've heard that either discuss only heartbreak or only getting over someone and not both together. And the aesthetics of the whole MV are perfect too! The song has been stuck in my heard for months. Thanks Maisie!
@hambonefakenamington69
i love this comment
@edengallagher1044
so true
@jacobtorres1707
Technically the Taylor swiftโs โStory of Usโ has that premise