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.

End of the Line
Hanson Lyrics

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She's walking 'round in emptiness
She's missing the guilt
She left in her prom dress
She can't take back all her regrets
Her only hope is what she did
She'll soon forget
This must be the end of the line

The skies a blur
My drug, my friend
Sometimes you can't avoid the lonesome, bitter end
She breathing in some nicotine
And when she's down she'll drown this town in kerosene

This must be the end of the line
This must be the end of the line
This must be the end of the line

The ganja boys
The locker there
Maybe the truth is just too much for your to bear
You can't avoid a compromise
Maybe this is just a reflection of what's on your mind

This must be the end of the line
This must be the end of the line
This must be the end of the line

Even after all this time, we're still making it fine
Even after all this time, we're still making it fine
Even after all this time, we're still making it fine

This must be the end of the line
This must be the end of the line
This must be the end of the line
She's walking 'round in emptiness

She's looking for the good
She left in her prom dress

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "End of the Line" by Hanson are open to interpretation, but the song seems to tell the story of a girl who is lost and struggling. She's walking around in emptiness, missing the guilt she left in her prom dress, and unable to take back her regrets. Her only hope is to forget what she did. The song suggests that this might be the end of the line for her, as she seems to be in a downward spiral.

The second verse is from the perspective of someone else who is observing her. They recognize that sometimes you can't avoid the lonesome, bitter end, and they see her drowning her town in kerosene. They suggest that maybe this is just a reflection of what's on her mind, and that she can't avoid a compromise. The song concludes with a repeated phrase, "Even after all this time, we're still making it fine," and the suggestion that it must be the end of the line.

Overall, the lyrics of "End of the Line" suggest a sense of desperation and hopelessness. The girl in the song is struggling to find meaning or purpose, and the observers suggest that this might be the end of the line for her. The repeated phrase at the end suggests that even though things are difficult, they are still making it through. It's a somewhat ambiguous song that allows for multiple interpretations.

Line by Line Meaning

She's walking 'round in emptiness
She feels empty and lost, aimlessly wandering through life.

She's missing the guilt
She feels numb and disconnected, longing for a sense of purpose and personal responsibility.

She left in her prom dress
She's stuck in the past, unable to let go of her mistakes and regrets.

She can't take back all her regrets
She's trapped by her past mistakes, unable to change what she's done.

Her only hope is what she did
She's relying on past actions to define her identity and give her comfort in the present.

She'll soon forget
Despite her efforts to hold onto the past, time will eventually move on and leave her behind.

The skies a blur
The singer is lost and confused, unable to see a clear path forward.

My drug, my friend
The artist is using drugs to cope with the pain and confusion of life.

Sometimes you can't avoid the lonesome, bitter end
Even when we try to avoid pain and isolation, sometimes it's an inevitable part of life's journey.

She breathing in some nicotine
The woman is using cigarettes to cope with her struggles, but it's only a temporary distraction.

And when she's down she'll drown this town in kerosene
When she's overcome by negative emotions, the woman will lash out and damage those around her.

The ganja boys
The artist is surrounded by a group of friends who use drugs to cope and find temporary relief from life's struggles.

The locker there
The singer is reminiscing on his past, perhaps reflecting on his own mistakes and regrets.

Maybe the truth is just too much for your to bear
Sometimes the reality of our lives is too painful to confront and we turn to drugs and distractions to avoid it.

You can't avoid a compromise
Life is full of difficult choices and we often have to make sacrifices to move forward.

Maybe this is just a reflection of what's on your mind
Our actions and choices are often a reflection of our internal struggles and emotions.

Even after all this time, we're still making it fine
Despite the challenges we face and the struggles we endure, we're still persevering and making it through life.

She's looking for the good
Despite her struggles and past mistakes, the woman is searching for hope and positivity in her life.

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