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
Love Him I Don’t
Maisie Peters Lyrics
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Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Playing checkers as the flat was flooding
I wasn't eating and you still said nothing
Better should've known, should've known better
But I dug my heels in
Got really good at underwater breathing
Guess that was my stubborn season
Better should've known, should've known better
Baby, it's sad, you're bad in the bones
So I just went home
Now it's coming up roses
Kicking up snow
What a long winter
What a bad joke
Shady when we held hands
Everyone else can have him, but I won't
Love him, I don't
Love him, I won't
Love him, I did for a minute
But I'm finished 'cause I've learnt
Loving him hurts
Loving him don't work
So love him, I don't
Met you through my favorite cousin
Lighting cigarettes off an oven
Fell for you and got a bad concussion
Should've better known, should've known better
What a state, what a waste of your twenties
Couple lies, couple times, that's plenty
Oh, you're bad in the bones so I'm just going home
Don't text me
Now it's coming up roses
Kicking up snow
What a long winter
What a bad joke
Shady when we held hands
Everyone else can have him, but I won't
Love him, I don't
Love him, I won't
Love him, I did for a minute
But I'm finished 'cause I've learnt
Loving him hurts
Loving him don't work
So love him, I don't
Oh, love him, I don't
Love him, I won't
Love him, I did for a minute
But I'm finished 'cause I've learnt
Loving him hurts
Loving him don't work
So love him, I don't
Baby, it's sad, you're bad in the bones
So I just went home
Now it's coming up roses
Kicking up snow
What a long winter
What a bad joke
Shady when we held hands
Everyone else can love ya, but I won't
Loving you hurts
And I loved you first
It didn't work out, and I wanted it to work
Loved you I swear
Loving you is not fair
So love you, I don't
In the song "Love Him I Don't" by Maisie Peters, the lyrics convey a sense of regret and realization after a failed relationship. The repetition of the opening lines, "Ooh-ooh-ooh" and "Ooh-ooh," creates an atmosphere of contemplation and introspection.
The first verse describes the singer's awareness of an impending disaster in their relationship. They metaphorically compare it to playing a game of checkers while their home is flooding. Despite the signs of trouble, the other person remains silent and does not address the issue. The singer acknowledges that they should have known better, but they stubbornly persisted in the relationship, becoming adept at enduring difficult situations.
The chorus signifies a shift in perspective. The singer acknowledges that their feelings towards the person they were once in love with have changed. They describe them as "bad in the bones," suggesting that they have negative qualities or a questionable character. The singer decides to distance themselves and "just went home." The lines "Now it's coming up roses, kicking up snow" symbolize a fresh start and a new season in their life after enduring a long and difficult winter. They assert that others can have the person they used to love, but they themselves have chosen not to.
In the second verse, the lyrics reveal that the initial encounter with the person was through a mutual cousin. The singer reminisces about falling for them but also experiencing a metaphorical "bad concussion," indicating that the relationship was emotionally harmful. The singer reflects on wasting their twenties in such a state and acknowledges that they should have known better.
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the singer's resolve and determination not to love this person anymore. The lines "Loving you hurts, and I loved you first" reveal the pain and disappointment the singer feels, indicating that despite their initial love, the relationship did not work out. They confess that it is not fair to themselves to continue loving someone who has caused them pain and decides that they don't love the person anymore.
Overall, "Love Him I Don't" explores themes of regret, growth, and self-preservation. The lyrics highlight the importance of recognizing toxic relationships, learning from past mistakes, and choosing to prioritize one's own well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
I could see a bloodbath coming
I could sense a disastrous and chaotic situation approaching
Playing checkers as the flat was flooding
Engaging in a trivial activity while the situation was worsening
I wasn't eating and you still said nothing
Despite my obvious struggle, you remained indifferent and silent
Better should've known, should've known better
I should have had more wisdom and foresight about the situation
But I dug my heels in
I stubbornly resisted and persisted
Got really good at underwater breathing
I adapted and became skilled in surviving in difficult circumstances
Guess that was my stubborn season
That phase of my life was defined by my unwavering determination
Baby, it's sad, you're bad in the bones
Darling, it's unfortunate that you have a fundamentally flawed nature
So I just went home
Therefore, I chose to leave and return to where I felt safe
Now it's coming up roses
Now things are turning out positively
Kicking up snow
Creating a flurry of excitement and adventure
What a long winter
What an extended period of hardship and emotional coldness
What a bad joke
What a cruel and unpleasant trick or circumstance
Shady when we held hands
Dishonest and deceitful when we were in a close relationship
Everyone else can have him, but I won't
Others may choose to be with him, but I refuse to do so
Love him, I don't
I don't harbor any affection towards him
Love him, I won't
I am determined not to love him
Love him, I did for a minute
I did love him briefly at some point
But I'm finished 'cause I've learnt
But I have now ended it because I have gained understanding
Loving him hurts
Having feelings for him causes emotional pain
Loving him don't work
Being in love with him does not result in a successful relationship
So love him, I don't
Therefore, I don't love him
Met you through my favorite cousin
I first encountered you due to my close relationship with my beloved cousin
Lighting cigarettes off an oven
Engaging in risky behavior, using unconventional methods
Fell for you and got a bad concussion
I fell deeply in love with you and experienced a metaphorical injury or harm
Should've better known, should've known better
I should have had more wisdom and awareness about the situation
What a state, what a waste of your twenties
What a sad situation, what a squandering of your youthful years
Couple lies, couple times, that's plenty
A few instances of deception were more than enough
Oh, you're bad in the bones so I'm just going home
Oh, you have a fundamentally flawed nature, which is why I am choosing to leave
Don't text me
Please refrain from sending me any messages
Loving you hurts
Having feelings for you causes emotional pain
And I loved you first
I was the one who fell in love with you initially
It didn't work out, and I wanted it to work
Our relationship was not successful, despite my strong desire for it to be
Loved you I swear
I truly loved you, I promise
Loving you is not fair
It is unfair to myself to continue loving you
So love you, I don't
Therefore, I don't love you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Joe Rubel, Jonathan Ian Green, Maisie Hannah Peters
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ashley Bakers
This is so beautiful. It hits me in so many ways specially the chorus part "It's comming up roses, kicking up snow. What a bad winter, what a bad joke."
Ballet Swiftie
That’s my favorite part too!
Analía Camelo
long* winter
Aaliyah Patel
Omg wow! Ok Maisie is officially the queen of sad, floaty, breakup songs that get you majorly In your feels. Like if you close your eyes it feels like you’re in a movie- aahhh how does some write lyrics this good?! I’m obsessed it’s unhealthy- saved all your songs to my playlist cause I can’t pick a fave! And that’s unusual- you’re have a unique talent Maisie but are so underrated! Xxxx
StrangeAttractor
I'm 41, I can't necessarily relate to the experiences in Maisie's songs but that doesn't matter when the songwriting is this good. The rhyme schemes and clever use of colloquialisms even put me in mind of greats like Cole Porter...
Isabella
I know what you mean sometimes I brush my teeth while listening to her and I really do imagine myself as the main character in a movie :D I mean what is that talent How do you do it Maisie
Isabella
I’m making my mark on this song as a proof I was there from the start when she’ll get even more famous 🥺
Adam A-K
Same
Ballet Swiftie
Same!
Alison
“better should’ve known, should’ve known better”
ahh, this song is sooooooo good !!!