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 Waiting for This
Hanson Lyrics
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Let's go out on the town
Give it a piece of your mind
You've been going 'round and 'round in your head
So don't think twice
You'll end up worse than you've been
'Cause I know that you've been thinkin' 'bout it
All of this time
I know that you've been waiting for this
So come on, shout it out so everybody can hear
There's no need to rhyme it: the message is clear
You know I can't ignore
So I don't know what you're waiting for
But you're trying hard not to show it
'Cause I know that you've been thinkin' 'bout it
Well, I know they think you're out of your mind
All of this time
I know that you've been waiting for this
Come on, come on
I know that you've been waiting for this
Can't figure out how we made it this far
If you don't mind me sayin'
There's no sense in waiting so
Shout it out, shout it out
Shout it out, shout it out
You can't deny it, you can't deny it
'Cause I know that you've been thinkin' 'bout it
And I know they think you're out of your mind
All of this time
I know that you've been waiting so
You can't deny
I know that you've been waiting for this
I know that you've been waiting for this
The lyrics of Hanson's song "Waiting for This" tell the story of a girl who is ahead of her time and wants to live life to the fullest. The song begins with the singer acknowledging the girl's progressive nature and calling her to go out and express herself. They encourage her to speak her mind and not hold back, reminding her that she has been thinking about this for a long time.
The chorus repeats the message of the girl waiting for this moment to shout out and let everyone know what she thinks. There is a sense of urgency and empowerment as the singer urges her to seize the moment and not deny her true feelings.
In the final verse, the singer acknowledges the surprising success of their relationship and assures the girl that there is no need to wait any longer, calling her again to shout out and not deny herself any longer.
Overall, the lyrics of "Waiting for This" convey a message of empowerment, urging individuals to live passionately and express themselves fully.
Line by Line Meaning
Without a doubt, girl, you're ahead of your time
You are very advanced for your age and time period.
Let's go out on the town
Let's go out and enjoy ourselves in public.
Give it a piece of your mind
Speak your mind and let them know how you feel.
You've been going 'round and 'round in your head
You've been thinking about something for a while now.
So don't think twice
Don't hesitate, just go for it.
You'll end up worse than you've been
You'll regret not taking action, and things may become worse.
'Cause I know that you've been thinkin' 'bout it
I understand that you've been thinking about this for a long time.
And I know they think you're out of your mind
I'm aware that others may think you're crazy.
All of this time
For all this time that's passed.
I know that you've been waiting for this
I understand that you've been waiting for this moment.
So come on, shout it out so everybody can hear
Speak up loudly so that everyone can hear what you have to say.
There's no need to rhyme it: the message is clear
You don't have to make it rhyme; the message is already clear.
You know I can't ignore
You know that I cannot ignore what you have to say.
So I don't know what you're waiting for
I don't understand why you're hesitating.
But you're trying hard not to show it
You're trying not to reveal your true feelings.
Can't figure out how we made it this far
I'm amazed that we've made it this far without taking action.
If you don't mind me sayin'
If you allow me to say something.
There's no sense in waiting so
There's no logic behind waiting any longer.
You can't deny it, you can't deny it
You cannot deny your true feelings any longer.
I know that you've been waiting so
I'm aware that you've been waiting for this moment.
You can't deny
You cannot deny.
I know that you've been waiting for this
I understand that you've been waiting for this moment.
Come on, come on
Hurry up, hurry up.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON
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Belinda Milton
I was thwre and this ws a great day! Thanks to all that put in work to make it happen! The video is icin on the cake, I love it and am looking forward to the other two!