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.
And I Waited
Hanson Lyrics
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'Cause you've been acting like you're over loaded
You're going on like you got something to prove
You better keep it in mind
Maybe it's too hard out on the black top
Nobody else is gonna save you
You're pretty uptight to be downtown
I've been up all night
And I waited!
Waited for something to arrive
Gotta keep this beat alive
But it keeps me satisfied
And I waited!
Waited for something to be real
When it's pounding in your ear
Does it matter what you feel?
Where do we go from here?
The future's so unclear
You're such a doll, my dear
Well there's nothing wrong with the way you look
but you've been acting like you're up to no good.
You playing me like I've got nothing to lose.
You better keep in line.
I'm not gonna get off until the last stop.
Nobody else is gonna save me.
Turn the heat up for the meltdown.
I've been up all night.
And I waited!
Waited for something to arrive
Gotta keep this beat alive
But you can't be satisfied
And I waited!
Waited for something to be real
When it's pounding in your ear
Does it matter what you feel?
Where do we go from here?
The future's so unclear
You're such a doll my dear
Oh oh.
Where do we go from here?
And I waited!
The lyrics of Hanson's song "And I Waited" suggest that the singer is waiting for something to happen in life, something that would make them feel alive and real. They notice that the person they are talking to is acting differently than usual and ask if there is something wrong with the way they feel. The singer, on the other hand, is up all night and tries to keep the beat alive as it satisfies them. They think that nobody else is going to save them and if they want to make something happen, they need to do it on their own.
In the second verse, they mention that the person they are talking to is attractive but they feel like they are being played. The singer is not going to stop until they reach their goal and they feel like they can't be satisfied with anything less. They question whether it matters what they feel as long as they can hear the pounding beat in their ears. The future seems uncertain, but they call the person they are talking to a doll.
Line by Line Meaning
Is there something wrong with the way you feel?
Do you feel like something is off or not right with you?
'Cause you've been acting like you're over loaded
You're behaving like you have too much on your plate.
You're going on like you got something to prove
You're acting like you need to prove yourself.
You better keep it in mind
You should be aware of the consequences of your actions.
Maybe it's too hard out on the black top
Perhaps life is too difficult for you at the moment.
Nobody else is gonna save you
You can't rely on anyone else to make things right for you.
You're pretty uptight to be downtown
You're looking quite nervous or anxious for someone in the city center.
I've been up all night
I have been awake throughout the night.
And I waited!
I was waiting patiently for something to happen.
Waited for something to arrive
I was waiting for something to come into my life.
Gotta keep this beat alive
I must maintain my own rhythm or motivation.
But it keeps me satisfied
My efforts to stay positive or productive gave me a sense of contentment.
Waited for something to be real
I was hoping for something genuine or meaningful.
When it's pounding in your ear
When you're really feeling the music or something emotional.
Does it matter what you feel?
Do emotions even matter or make a difference?
The future's so unclear
It's difficult to predict what might happen in the future.
You're such a doll, my dear
You're cute or attractive, my love.
Well there's nothing wrong with the way you look
You look fine, there's no problem with your appearance.
but you've been acting like you're up to no good.
However, your behavior suggests that you're hiding something or being mischievous.
You playing me like I've got nothing to lose.
You're treating me carelessly or recklessly, as if my feelings don't matter.
You better keep in line.
You should behave in a more appropriate or respectful manner.
I'm not gonna get off until the last stop.
I'm not going to give up until I've achieved my goal or destination.
Turn the heat up for the meltdown.
Increase the pressure and intensity of the situation that could lead to a breakdown.
Waited for something to be real
I held out hope that something genuine or authentic would come along.
But you can't be satisfied
However, you seem incapable of feeling content or fulfilled.
Where do we go from here?
What's the next step? What's the plan moving forward?
The future's so unclear
It's hard to predict or plan for the future because there's so much unknown.
You're such a doll my dear
You're still cute, attractive, or endearing to me.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON
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