There are at least two artists which have used the name Hanson
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.

Call Me
Hanson Lyrics

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Good morning, I'm alone
My joy's on the shelf
Because my broken heart
Can't mend more of itself

Today your hope is gone
He took it when he left
Well, his promise to hold on

Never could be kept

So just pick up the phone
And call me
When you find yourself alone
Just call me

I love the way I find
Your eyes to be so kind
And it's funny how they seem
To stare straight through me

So if you wake up today
Forgetting what you have
And you find that you feel lost
I'll be your ticket back

Just pick up the phone
And call me
When you find yourself alone
Just call me

Just call me baby

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Hanson’s song Call Me convey a sense of loneliness and heartbreak, as the singer is left alone with a broken heart after a failed relationship. The lyrics are emotional and raw, with the singer lamenting the loss of hope and the broken promises of his past relationship. The first two lines set the tone for the song, as the singer wakes up alone and his joy is distant, sitting on a shelf, unattainable. The use of “shelf” as a metaphor for lost joy is particularly poignant, as it showcases the pain of never being able to recover what has been lost.

The second stanza addresses the failed relationship directly, as the singer notes that his former partner has taken all hope with them. The sense of betrayal is palpable, with the singer noting that the promise to hold on was never kept. This is a common theme in heartbreak songs, as promises made during the heat of passion often fade into the background when the relationship ends. The overall message of these lyrics is one of support and comfort, as the singer offers to be there for his former partner in their time of need. The final line, “just call me baby”, reinforces this message of support and caring, showing that the singer is willing to be there for his former partner no matter what.

Line by Line Meaning

Good morning, I'm alone
I woke up today without you by my side and I feel lonely

My joy's on the shelf
I don't feel happy anymore and my joy seems to be gone

Because my broken heart
I am feeling this way because my heart is broken

Can't mend more of itself
My heart is unable to heal itself anymore

Today your hope is gone
You have lost your hope and feel depressed today

He took it when he left
Your hope was taken away by the man who left you

Well, his promise to hold on
The man who left you promised to stay and not leave

Never could be kept
But he couldn't keep his promise and left you anyways

So just pick up the phone
So instead of being alone and feeling lost, just call me

And call me
Reach out to me when you need someone by your side

When you find yourself alone
When you feel lonely and have no one else to turn to