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
This Is On You
Maisie Peters Lyrics
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And you're outside a club
And you're lonely in Soho
And you hate everyone
And you wish I was there
It's no fun going solo
Now you wanna be friends
And I was your pick-me-up
And I would say "pick me up"
But not anymore
Who gave it all, and held you up
When nobody else gave a fuck?
Who bailed you out?
That was all me
Who was your biggest fan, and oldest friend?
Your steady hand you traded in
But still stuck around
Well that was all me
But this is on you
It's your bed babe, it's your funeral
This is on you
Did my best babe, and you threw it all
Did all I could do
And you need me now but I'm clocking out
So this is on you (ooh)
This is on you (ooh)
And I get that you're hurt
Having issues at work
Always fight with your father
But for years I was there
Had your back, it's not fair
How you took me for granted
I went down with the ship
Always your therapist
Always your good luck charm
Hanging on to your arm
But not anymore
Who gave it all, and held you up
When nobody else gave a fuck?
Who bailed you out?
That was all me
Who was your biggest fan, and oldest friend?
Your steady hand you traded in
But still stuck around
Well, that was all me
But this is on you
It's your bed babe, it's your funeral
This is on you
Did my best babe, and you threw it all
Did all I could do
And you need me now but I'm clocking out
So this is on you (ooh)
This is on you (ooh)
Who gave it all, and held you up
When nobody else gave a fuck?
Who bailed you out?
That was all me, yeah
Who was your biggest fan, and oldest friend?
Your steady hand you traded in
Still stuck around
That was all me
But this is on you
It's your bed babe, it's your funeral
This is on you
Did my best babe, and you threw it all
Did all I could do
You need me now but I'm clocking out
So this is on you (ooh)
This is on you
But this is on you
It's your bed babe, it's your funeral
This is on you
Did my best babe, and you threw it all (you threw it all)
Did all I could do
You need me now but I'm clocking out
So this is on you (ooh)
This is on you (ooh)
In Maisie Peters's song "This Is On You," the singer is speaking to an ex-lover who seems to have taken her for granted. The song begins with the ex calling the singer drunk outside of a club, expressing feelings of loneliness and contempt for those around them. The ex expresses a desire to be friends, but the singer has had enough and is no longer interested in being a pick-me-up. The chorus emphasizes the idea that the ex is responsible for their own actions and their consequences, with the singer stating that they did their best, but the burden is now on the ex. The following verse reveals that the singer was in a supportive role for the ex for years, through issues at work and fights with their father. The singer feels the ex took them for granted and never fully appreciated the support they gave.
Overall, the song speaks to the importance of valuing the people in one's life and not taking them for granted. The singer is frustrated with the ex's behavior and inability to recognize the effort they put in, and is now asserting their independence and letting the ex deal with the consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
So you're calling me drunk
You're phoning me while intoxicated
And you're outside a club
You're standing outside a nightspot
And you're lonely in Soho
You're sad and feeling isolated in the area of Soho
And you hate everyone
You despise absolutely everyone around you
And you wish I was there
You want me to be present with you
It's no fun going solo
Being alone is never enjoyable
Now you wanna be friends
You express a desire to maintain a friendly relationship with me
Always sad on weekends
You're regularly melancholic on the weekends
And I was your pick-me-up
I served as your psychological lift
And I would say "pick me up"
I'd request for you to reciprocate by being there for me
But not anymore
That's no longer an expectation of mine
Who gave it all, and held you up
Who put in the effort and provided emotional support
When nobody else gave a fuck?
When nobody else cared in the slightest?
Who bailed you out?
Who assisted you financially?
That was all me
I was the one who did all of these things
Who was your biggest fan, and oldest friend?
Who was your most devoted supporter and longtime pal?
Your steady hand you traded in
You cast aside my dependable guidance and support
But still stuck around
Despite this, I remained by your side
Well that was all me
I was responsible for all of that
But this is on you
But the consequence for the current situation will be yours to bear
It's your bed babe, it's your funeral
You made your bed and now you must lie in it
Did my best babe, and you threw it all
I gave it my all and you undervalued and disregarded it
Did all I could do
I did everything within my power to help you
And you need me now but I'm clocking out
Now you want my aid, but I am done providing it
So this is on you (ooh)
Therefore, the responsibility for the outcome falls solely on you
Who gave it all, and held you up
Who put in the effort and provided emotional support
When nobody else gave a fuck?
When nobody else cared in the slightest?
Who bailed you out?
Who assisted you financially?
That was all me, yeah
I was solely responsible for all of that
But this is on you
But the outcome is your responsibility
It's your bed babe, it's your funeral
You brought this upon yourself
Did my best babe, and you threw it all (you threw it all)
I tried my hardest and you wasted everything I gave you
Did all I could do
I did everything in my power to help you
You need me now but I'm clocking out
You require my help now, but I will no longer provide it
So this is on you (ooh)
Therefore, the responsibility for the outcome falls solely on you
This is on you (ooh)
The blame for the situation should be placed solely on you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Maisie Hannah Peters, Sophie Frances Cooke
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Imogen MacClure
So you're calling me drunk
And you’re outside a club
And you're lonely in Soho
And you hate everyone
And you wish I was there
It's no fun going solo
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Now you wanna be friends
Always sad on weekends
And I was your pick-me-up
And I would say "pick me up"
But not anymore
[Chorus]
Who gave it all, and held you up
When nobody else gave a fuck?
Who bailed you out?
That was all me
Who was your biggest fan, and oldest friend?
Your steady hand you traded in
But still stuck around
Well that was all me
But this is on you
It’s your bed babe, it's your funeral
This is on you
Did my best babe, and you threw it all
Did all I could do
And you need me now but I'm clocking out
So this is on you (oooh)
This is on you (oooh)
Verse 2]
And I get that you're hurt
Having issues at work
Always fight with your father
But for years I was there
Had your back, it's not fair
How you took me for granted
[Pre-Chorus 2]
I went down with the ship
Always your therapist
Always your good luck charm
Hanging on to your arm
But not anymore
[Chorus]
Who gave it all, and held you up
When nobody else gave a fuck?
Who bailed you out?
That was all me
Who was your biggest fan, and oldest friend?
Your steady hand you traded in
But still stuck around
Well, that was all me
But this is on you
It's your bed babe, it's your funeral
This is on you
Did my best babe, and you threw it all
Did all I could do
And you need me now but I'm clocking out
So this is on you (oooh)
This is on you (oooh)
Chorus]
Who gave it all, and held you up
When nobody else gave a fuck?
Who bailed you out?
That was all me, yeah
Who was your biggest fan, and oldest friend?
Your steady hand you traded in
Still stuck around
That was all me
But this is on you
It’s your bed babe, it’s your funeral
This is on you
Did my best babe, and you threw it all
Did all I could do
You need me now but I'm clocking out
So this is on you (oooh)
This is on you
But this is on you
It’s your bed babe, it's your funeral
This is on you
Did my best babe, and you threw it all (you threw it all)
Did all I could do
You need me now but I'm clocking out
So this is on you (oooh)
This is on you (oooh)
- maisie replied to me she’s made my year ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Millie S
Maisie this is BEAUTIFUL! A sad party girl anthem! I love the idea that no matter how you try to escape the phone calls they keep coming from everywhere. It really does feel like that when you try to cut someone toxic out of your life. They took you for granted before but now they're suddenly desperate to talk to you.
Maisie Peters
thank u so much that was exactly what i was tryna show im so glad u got it!!! <3
jackierose11
Maisie Peters wow what an amazing message!!!
Cassie Woldridge
THIS ALL DAY!!!❤❤
Maisie Peters
Thank u guys so much for watching!! pls stream this is on you if you are not a coward x
gguk park
Maisie Peters you're really amazing .😭😍💜
Torsee
Wonderful song!
Love your voice!
Yali
Maisie Peters already downloaded them to my car playlist on apple music. So I can sing my lungs out when no ones watching ❤️
yunaseedys
love you!!
yojanan randy
Good song