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
I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU
Maisie Peters Lyrics
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Your job's a joke, you're broke
Your love life's DOA
It's like you're always stuck in second gear
When it hasn't been your day
Your week, your month, or your year well
I'll be there for you
And I'll be there for you
Like I've been there before
I'll be there for you
'Cause you're there for me too
You're there for me too
You're still in bed at ten
And work began at eight
You've burned your breakfast
So far things are going great
Oh, your mother told you there'd
Be days like these
But she didn't tell you when the world has
Got you down on your knees that
I'll be there for you
When the rain starts to fall
I'll be there for you
Like I've been there before
And I'll be there for you
'Cause you're there for me too
No one could ever know me
No one could ever see me
Seems I'm the only one who knows
What it's like to be me
I want someone to face the day with
Make it through all the rest -
Oh, if it hasn't been your
Day, your week, your month, or your year
Well
I'll be there for you
When the rain starts to fall
I'll be there for you
Like I've been there before
I'll be there for you
'Cause you're there for me too
You're there for me, too
The opening lines of Maisie Peters's song "I'll Be There For You" describe life's challenges and disappointments. The singer knows that things aren't going well, with a job they dislike, financial struggles, and a love life that's "DOA." The line "It's like you're always stuck in second gear" is a clever comparison to a car that's not running smoothly. But despite all this, the singer promises to be there for someone they care about. They recognize that life is unpredictable and that sometimes everything can feel like it's falling apart. But even when things are at their worst, the singer wants to be a source of support and comfort.
The chorus repeats the singer's promise to be there for their friend or loved one "when the rain starts to fall." The rain is a metaphor for difficult times, and the promise of support is a reminder that no one has to go through those hard times alone. The sentiment is repeated in each chorus, emphasizing the importance of having someone to lean on. The final lines express the desire for a deep connection with someone, which the singer needs to face the challenges of each day.
Overall, the song is a celebration of friendship and loyalty. Even when things are tough, the people in our lives can make all the difference. It's a reminder to be there for others and to appreciate the people who are there for us.
Line by Line Meaning
So no one told you life was gonna be this way
Life has turned out to be different from what you expected, and no one informed you this would happen.
Your job's a joke, you're broke
Your job is terrible, and you are financially unstable.
Your love life's DOA
Your romantic life is dead on arrival, and it's not going anywhere.
It's like you're always stuck in second gear
You feel like you're not making any progress and are constantly struggling to move forward.
When it hasn't been your day
When things go wrong and nothing seems to be working out for you.
Your week, your month, or your year well
When things go wrong, it's not just a single day but could extend to weeks, months, or even years.
I'll be there for you
I will support you and be there for you during tough times.
When the rain starts to fall
During the difficult moments when things become even harder, I will be there for you.
Like I've been there before
I have experienced tough times in my life too, and I will use my past experience to guide and help you.
'Cause you're there for me too
You have been a great pillar of support for me, and I want to do the same for you.
You're still in bed at ten
You haven't made any progress since morning and are still in bed even after the clock has struck ten.
And work began at eight
You have a job that starts at 8:00 am, but you haven't started working yet.
You've burned your breakfast
Even the simplest of tasks are not going right for you, like cooking breakfast, which you've managed to burn.
So far things are going great
Sarcastically, despite all the things that have gone wrong, you still have hope.
Oh, your mother told you there'd
Even though you're struggling, your mother had warned you that such tough days will come.
Be days like these
Days where nothing seems to go your way, and you feel like you've hit rock bottom.
But she didn't tell you when the world has
Your mother might have warned you, but she didn't specify that such tough days could come at any time.
Got you down on your knees that
You feel broken and defeated by life's challenges.
No one could ever know me
You feel like nobody can understand what you're going through.
No one could ever see me
Nobody can see beyond your outer facade and understand how much you're struggling.
Seems I'm the only one who knows
You feel like you're alone in your struggle, and nobody else can truly comprehend the challenges you're facing.
What it's like to be me
You feel that nobody can truly understand what it feels like to be in your shoes.
I want someone to face the day with
You desire someone who can empathize and understand your daily struggles and be by your side.
Make it through all the rest -
You need someone who will stand by you and support you through your tough times.
You're there for me too
I am grateful for your support and want to reciprocate by being there for you too.
You're there for me, too
I appreciate that you have been there for me, and I want to return the favor by being there for you too.
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@michael_b_3_051
This song should be released as a single 💕
@UnsolicitedDrums
I'm surprised @MaisiePetersMusic didn't release it....without the drums, obviously =) But, it is available on Spotify.
@syneitaobrien2312
Love this!! Is there any way you could send me the instrumental for this? (without lyrics) :)
@lisawoodall1541
Just beautiful! So tasteful and well done. Thank you
@UnsolicitedDrums
Thanks!
@giulianabandiera
Love this addition to the song. Do you have the Maisie Peters version without your drums added also?
@UnsolicitedDrums
I found it via Spotify (link in the video description), so I'm not sure if it's available on YouTube.
@giulianabandiera
@Unsolicited Drums Thanks so much. How did you get the audio so clear to then layer your drums on top? Wondering if you have the audio file so I can quiet the drums ever so slightly. Looking to use this piece of music for a personal project. Please let me know :)
@UnsolicitedDrums
There are a lot of audio programs that will allow you to work with/grab songs (Audacity, Pro Tools, Audition, to name a few). I just mess up other people's songs by playing the drums along with them. I can't really share audio files outside of what's posted to the channel since they aren't my songs. (The videos I post typically have copyright claims on them, meaning any revenue goes to the rights holder -- as they should). Sorry!
@endlesssummer2003
Good idea, it really adds to the song