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.
Fired Up
Hanson Lyrics
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Burning up red hot like kerosene
This wrecking ball is about to drop
Once we start rolling we'll never stop
You'd better run and hide
'Cause we're about to play with fire
We're not turning around this time, let's get fired up
Game, set, match!
Don't pause, don't bluff, just play to win
This timber box is set to blow
Light the fuse, watch them fall like dominoes
You'd better run and hide
'Cause we're about to play with fire
We're not turning around this time, let's get fired up
We're not turning it upside down, let's get fired up
Come with us if you want to live
Come with us if you want to live
Bring what you've got, what you've got to give
We're stirrin' dynamite
We're gonna burn the mother down tonight
Let's get fired up
Let's get fired up
Let's get fired up
Let's get fired up
Let's get fired up
The lyrics of Hanson's song "Fired Up" represent an energetic and enthusiastic call to action. The song's opening lines, "This thing is built like a war machine, burning up red hot like kerosene," establish the song's tone of excitement and intensity. It is a metaphorical description of the band's power and energy, as they are "built like a war machine" and ready to "burn up" the stage. The idea of being unstoppable is emphasized further in the lyrics "Once we start rolling, we'll never stop."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of not being afraid to take risks and to embrace passion and energy. The lyrics "We're not turning around this time, let's get fired up," repeat the idea that the band is not going to back down and that they are ready to take on any challenge. The repeated phrase "Let's get fired up" is a call to action, encouraging the listener to get excited and passionate about life.
The second verse continues the metaphor of the band being like a force of nature, with the lyrics "This timber box is set to blow, light the fuse, watch them fall like dominoes." The sense of anticipation and excitement builds, with the repeated phrase "You'd better run and hide" suggesting that anyone who stands in the band's way will not be able to stop them.
Overall, "Fired Up" is a high-energy anthem that inspires listeners to embrace their passions and follow their dreams. It is a song that expresses a powerful sense of determination and reminds us of the importance of pursuing our goals with energy and enthusiasm.
Line by Line Meaning
This thing is built like a war machine
Our plan, strategy or project is built so solid and strong, it could be compared to a war machine, having heavy armored protection, great firepower, and unstoppable force.
Burning up red hot like kerosene
The intensity and excitement of our project or plan is high, like the blazing heat of kerosene which ignites easily and burns fiercely.
This wrecking ball is about to drop
Our plan or strategy, likened to a heavy iron ball used for demolishing things, is imminent and unstoppable, and will come crashing down on any barriers in its way.
Once we start rolling we'll never stop
We have started our plan or project and we will continue relentlessly, with an unstoppable momentum that will keep us going until we succeed.
You'd better run and hide
Our energy and determination is so high that people who oppose us should beware because we are not going to stop until we win, and they cannot escape the impact.
'Cause we're about to play with fire
We are taking a risky and bold approach with our plan or strategy, which could either lead to success or failure; as such we are literally playing with fire.
We're not turning around this time, let's get fired up
We are not giving up and we are determined to move forward and make progress, inspiring ourselves and those around us to become energized and motivated towards success.
Game, set, match!
Our plan or strategy has reached the final stages of success, and we are confident of winning the championship or competition.
Don't pause, don't bluff, just play to win
We are not hesitant or pretending, but we are intensely focused on achieving the ultimate goal of winning.
This timber box is set to blow
Our plan or strategy is like a wooden box containing explosives set to detonate, and soon the whole thing will burst open and achieve success.
Light the fuse, watch them fall like dominoes
We are initiating the final stages of our plan, and like the falling of dominoes that everyone expects, one success leads to another and leads to an unstoppable chain reaction of success.
Come with us if you want to live
We are confident in the success of our plan, and those who decide to join us will be on the right side of history and will experience the satisfaction of achieving success.
Bring what you've got, what you've got to give
Everyone has something valuable to contribute towards our plan or project, and whatever skills, talents or resources they have should be brought to the table and shared.
We're stirrin' dynamite
Our plan and energy levels are so high that they can be compared to stirring up highly explosive dynamite, which is dangerous but also highly effective.
We're gonna burn the mother down tonight
We are completely confident of our plan's success, and like a wildfire that burns everything in its path, we are fully prepared to achieve success quickly and decisively.
Let's get fired up
We are encouraging people to join us with full energy and enthusiasm, to become fully energized towards achieving success.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON
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