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.
Dying To Be Alive
Hanson Lyrics
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Somebody stole my soul
How could I be dying?
I turned twenty five days ago yeah
Were all on the ground just crying out
Would somebody save me please.
I won't, sit around just thinkin' bout, the troubles that tomorrow brings yeah
I'm dying to be alive yeah
I'm dying to be alive yeah
Lets not go through our lives
With out just dying to be alive
The people you've touched
They way you've touched them
I hope they'd've touched you too.
'cause in this life, its hard to tell
What's false and what is true yea
Were all on the ground just cryin' out
Would somebody save me please
I won't sit around just thinking about
The troubles that tomorrow brings
[Chorus]
And we all come tumbling down
No matter how strong we all return to the ground
Another day gone
A day closer to fate
And soon we'll find it's a little bit too late
The things you see, the way you see them
Will never be seen again
Let's go through life livin' on luck
Betting ten thousand to ten
Mistakes I've made in this life
I can't say why or when
But the thing that's strange is you only live once
I'll never look back again yeah
[Chorus]
And we all come tumbling down
No matter how strong
We all return to the ground
In the days to come you'll say why did I wait
You can't just leave your life up to fate.
You've gotta turn it around before it's too late.
The lyrics of Hanson’s “Dying to Be Alive” convey a sense of urgency to live life to the fullest and not settle for a mundane existence characterized by going through the motions. The song expresses the desire to feel alive and to create meaningful connections with others. It touches on the struggle of differentiating between what is true and what is false in life and how time eventually catches up to everyone.
The line “Somebody stole my soul, how could I be dying?” is particularly poignant, as it suggests how easy it is to feel disenchanted with life and to lose touch with one’s sense of self. The repetition of the phrase “I’m dying to be alive” throughout the chorus emphasizes the desire to break free from the monotony and truly experience all that life has to offer. The song ends on a hopeful note, encouraging listeners to take charge of their lives before it's too late and to not leave their fate to chance.
Overall, “Dying to Be Alive” serves as a reminder to appreciate the present moment and to seek out experiences that make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard you crying
I listened to your sorrowful cries
Somebody stole my soul
I have lost my spirit
How could I be dying?
I'm not ready to face death
I turned twenty five days ago yeah
I recently turned twenty five years old
Were all on the ground just crying out
We're all struggling and seeking help
Would somebody save me please.
I need someone to rescue me from my struggles
I won't, sit around just thinkin' bout, the troubles that tomorrow brings yeah
I won't waste my time worrying about the future, I'll face it when it comes
I'm dying to be alive yeah
I desperately want to truly live
Lets not go through our lives
We shouldn't live our lives
With out just dying to be alive
Without truly experiencing life and all it has to offer
The people you've touched
The individuals you've impacted
They way you've touched them
The manner in which you've affected them
I hope they'd've touched you too.
I hope they've had an effect on you in return
'cause in this life, its hard to tell
Because in this life, it's difficult to discern
What's false and what is true yea
What is genuine and what is fabricated
And we all come tumbling down
We all experience a downfall
No matter how strong we all return to the ground
Regardless of our strength, we will eventually fall
Another day gone
Another day has passed
A day closer to fate
A day nearer to our destiny
And soon we'll find it's a little bit too late
And before we know it, time has run out
The things you see, the way you see them
The things you witness and your perception of them
Will never be seen again
Will never be replicated
Let's go through life livin' on luck
Let's traverse life by taking chances
Betting ten thousand to ten
Placing a high wager on something small
Mistakes I've made in this life
Errors I've committed during my time here
I can't say why or when
I cannot explain why or when they happened
But the thing that's strange is you only live once
What's peculiar is that we only have one life to live
I'll never look back again yeah
I won't dwell on the past anymore
In the days to come you'll say why did I wait
In the future, you'll regret not taking action sooner
You can't just leave your life up to fate.
You cannot rely solely on destiny for your future
You've gotta turn it around before it's too late.
You must make a change before it's too late.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON
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