1. A pop … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists which have used the name Hanson
1. A pop rock group from Oklahoma, United States
2. A funk rock group from the United Kingdom active in the 1970's.
1. Hanson is an American pop rock band from Tulsa, Oklahoma. The band consists of guitarist and vocalist Isaac Hanson (born November 17, 1980) pianist and vocalist Taylor Hanson (born March 14, 1983), and drummer and vocalist Zac Hanson (born October 22, 1985). Their work has spanned many different genres, including rock, blues, folk, and pop. They are most noted for their Grammy-nominated 1997 hit single, “MMMBop.” Their 1997 album Middle of Nowhere (the band’s third recorded album and first major studio album, also nominated for a Grammy) was met with critical acclaim and went on to achieve multi-platinum status. The group’s subsequent major effort, This Time Around showcased the brothers’ considerable talent and artistic growth, receiving wide critical acclaim for its bluesy/classic-rock and soulful pop harmonies. The album failed to repeat the commercial success of Middle of Nowhere however, only achieving gold status. The album has since been considered a trend-setter and precursor for such acts as Michelle Branch, John Mayer, Avril Lavigne, Paramore, Vanessa Carlton and Eisley.
After many promotional and artistic conflicts with Island/Def Jam, Hanson split from the label in 2003 and started their own label, 3CG Records. In 2004, they released their third major studio album, Underneath, independently. The album reached #1 on Billboard’s Independent Album Chart and has since been noted as one of the biggest-selling independent albums of all time. The single “Penny & Me” reached #2 on Billboard’s Top 200. Like This Time Around, Underneath was well-received and well-reviewed for its more mature classic rock/pop sound.
The band continues to have a dedicated fan base and Internet presence, and recently completed a tour of college campuses, showing a documentary, Strong Enough to Break, made about their struggle to form their own label and release Underneath. The documentary http://www.last.fm/music/Hanson was also shown at the Hollywood Film Festival in October 2006.
A live album (The Best of Hanson; Live & Electric), recorded in Melbourne on the Australian leg of the “Underneath: Live & Electric” tour was released in October 2005.
The band released of their fourth major studio album, The Walk in North America on July 24th, 2007. They have released a second documentary, titled Taking The Walk as a continuation of their struggles and successes of writing, recording and producing their own album. After spending some time in Africa, Hanson released a single “Great Divide” for World AIDS Day, with 100% of the download proceeds going to the Perinatal HIV Unit at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto, South Africa.
During the making of The Walk, Hanson made a trip to Africa to record some tracks with the African Children's Choir. They were so inspired by their experiences there that they have since teamed up with TOMS Shoes--a california-based company who donates a pair of shoes for each pair sold to a child in poverty who does not have shoes.
In order to raise awareness for this charity and the daily things we take for granted, as well as small and impactful ways to help those in need, Hanson organizes one mile barefoot walks before each of their shows. As of 10/30/08 they have walked a total of 100 miles together with their fans. They are donating $1 for each person who walks with them to one of 5 causes to help children and monthers in Africa battling AIDS and poverty. The fans are invited to organize their own walks and Hanson will also donate a dollar to whatever cause they are walking for. The goal is to Walk around the World and as of 2/4/2009 have walked 19,236 miles and have 5,666 to go.
More information is available at www.takethewalk.net
Hanson released their 5th studio album entitled "Shout It Out" on June 8, 2010. Leading up to this release they performed all of their albums at 5 sold out shows at the Gramercy Theater in New York City.
2. Hanson is a funk rock band formed in 1973 by reggae musician Junior Marvin. The group released two albums - "Now Hear This" (1973) and "Magic Dragon" (1974) before disbanding in 1974.
04 Runaway Run
Hanson Lyrics
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And I've waited for you
Just a picture and a feeling and your face
How could I forget your touch, your warm embrace?
And the shoes you wore were long black satin lace
As you walked into my mind
And just when looking I began to fall
I wish I could frame you and this feeling on the wall
To stare at till there is no time, oh
And I've waited for you
Just hopin' that you'll come back to me
And I've waited for you
Run, run, runaway, run
Maybe someday I will find somewhere to (run)
Run, runaway
Maybe someday, maybe someday
From a distance I watched the flowers brush your cheek
As you read the words I wrote, I couldn't speak
But now I lay here, broken heart and blistered feet
As you're spinning 'round my mind, oh
And I've waited for you
Just dreamin' that you're coming to me
And I've waited for you
Run, run, runaway, run
Maybe someday I will find somewhere to (run)
Run, runaway
Maybe someday, maybe someday, yeah, maybe someday
When you weep, you can know that it's all right
As I sleep, I can follow you; it's all right
We can talk just as long as you hold on tight
Just one breath is a million sights
I can tell every breath that you're breathing
I can feel it--the thoughts that you're thinking
We can talk till a thousand years go by
You and I, yeah
Run, run, runaway, run
Maybe someday I will find somewhere to (run)
Run, runaway
Maybe someday, maybe someday
Run, run, runaway, run
Maybe someday I will find some way
Maybe someday, maybe someday
Out of the way, yeah
In “Runaway Run”, Hanson pairs a poetic verse about love, adoration, and longing with a catchy chorus that carries listeners away, much like the song’s protagonist. The singer reminisces about a former lover whom they are waiting for. The singer describes the physical attributes of the lover, from her shoes to her face, highlighting their deep and intense emotions toward the lover. The chorus of the song becomes the singer’s personal mantra as they think about fleeing somewhere, taking off on foot to escape their sorrows. The song has multiple arrangements that offer a unique perspective from the singer’s viewpoint, expressing a story of relentless love, missed opportunities, and hopes for the future. Ultimately, the song relays the message that true love can make a person wait forever, but it also emphasizes the importance of taking action and moving on when necessary.
One of the interesting facts that surround "Runaway Run" is that it was the first single from Hanson's third album, "Underneath," and it became a top 10 hit in Australia. It was also released in the United States, but it didn't receive as much radio airplay as opposed to overseas.
Line by Line Meaning
And I've waited for you
I have been very patient in the hopes that you will come back to me.
Just a picture and a feeling and your face
Seeing your face in a picture is enough to bring back a flood of emotions.
How could I forget your touch, your warm embrace?
It is impossible to forget the way you feel in my arms.
And the shoes you wore were long black satin lace
I remember every detail about you, even down to what you were wearing on your feet.
As you walked into my mind
You made a lasting impression in my memories.
As you walked into this old forgotten hall
You entered a part of my mind that I have not thought about in a long time.
And just when looking I began to fall
The sight of you made me feel like I was falling in love all over again.
I wish I could frame you and this feeling on the wall
I want to preserve the memories of you and the way you make me feel.
To stare at till there is no time, oh
I want to look at this framed memory for as long as I can, and forget about everything else.
Just hopin' that you'll come back to me
I am always hoping that you will return to me.
Run, run, runaway, run
I want to escape from the pain and loneliness of not having you in my life.
Maybe someday I will find somewhere to (run)
In the future, I might find a way to move on from you.
From a distance I watched the flowers brush your cheek
I remember a moment where I admired you from afar, and you looked so beautiful.
As you read the words I wrote, I couldn't speak
When you read the love letter I wrote you, all my words got caught in my throat.
But now I lay here, broken heart and blistered feet
I am now left with a broken heart and the aches and pains of longing for you.
As you're spinning 'round my mind, oh
You are constantly on my mind, even when I try to forget about you.
Just dreamin' that you're coming to me
I still dream of you coming back into my life.
When you weep, you can know that it's all right
Even when you are crying, you can be assured that everything will be okay.
As I sleep, I can follow you; it's all right
Even in my dreams, I can be with you and it is comforting.
We can talk just as long as you hold on tight
As long as we hold on to each other, we can talk for hours.
Just one breath is a million sights
Every moment spent with you is worth more than a million other experiences.
I can tell every breath that you're breathing
I am so in tune with you that I can hear every breath you take.
I can feel it--the thoughts that you're thinking
I am so in love with you that I feel like I can read your mind.
We can talk till a thousand years go by
I want to spend an eternity talking to you.
You and I, yeah
We are meant to be together, forever.
Maybe someday I will find some way
In the future, I might find a way to be with you, and escape from my current heartache.
Out of the way, yeah
Let me clear my head and find a way to move on from this heartache, and make room for new love in my life.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON
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Taylor Nation
Awe dang why couldn't you dolls play this in st Pete in FL? I've been dying to hear this live. Been to every tour for over a decade and still haven't heard it live. 'Maybe some day!'
This remains one of my favorites. I was too young to see you guys the year you toured for this album. I cried like the baby I was when my older sisters went without me. I'm still sad about it!
I love that you do pepper in some of your old non singles. Hearing you do, you never know and man from Milwaukee this year was so exciting.
Suely Rietra
God bless hanson Always.......always
Virley Ramirez
Thank you
godzillamaste magner
I love the song but like most of the older songs its hard to perform live it just looks very difficult for them to perform
Francky
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