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.
I've Been Down
Hanson Lyrics
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I've been down
I've been down
I've been down before
I've been down
I've been down
But never this low
I've been down
I've been down before
I've been down
I've been down
But never this low
You know that even a strong man falls
And even a wise man has to learn
Ooo, ooo, ooo
Yes, it's true that some men have it all
While me and the rest just crash and burn
Ooo, ooo, Ooo
You keep telling me something
But I heard it once or twice
You've been taking every turn wrong
I've been taking your advice
[Chorus]
I know the day will come
When all my worries now are dead and gone
Ooo, ooo, ooo
But assume tomorrow by what's gone
But I'll be right here holding on
Ooo, ooo, ooo
Well, you keep telling me something
But I've heard it once or twice
You've been taking every road that's wrong
And I've been taking your advice
[Chorus]
Said, ooo
Said, ooo
Never this low
I've been down
I've been down
Said, ooo
I've been down
I've been down
Never this low
I've been down
I've been down
No, no, no, no
Oh yeah
I've been down
I've been down
Oh yeah
Sing it now
I've been down
I've been down
I've been down before
I've been down
I've been down
But never this low
I've been down
I've been down
I've been down before
I've been down
I've been down
But never this low
The chorus of Hanson's song "I've Been Down" speaks to the experience of feeling low, having gone through difficult times before, but never having experienced such a depth of despair. The repetition of the phrase "I've been down" underscores the sense of weariness and exhaustion that comes from struggling to rise above adversity. Despite having gone through hard times in the past, the lyrics suggest that the singer is facing something new and particularly challenging in the present.
The second verse reiterates the idea that even strong and wise people can fall and, in so doing, perhaps learn something new. The line "it's true that some men have it all" acknowledges the reality that not everyone is dealt the same hand, and that some people seem to thrive even in difficult circumstances while others falter. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the feeling of being at a low point.
The final verse suggests that the singer is looking forward to a time when their current worries are behind them, but also implies that they are holding on for the present. The repetition of the phrase "you keep telling me something" suggests that the singer is receiving advice from someone, but that they may not be taking it to heart. Overall, the song presents an emotionally charged reflection on the experience of facing adversity, struggling to stay afloat, and hoping for a better tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been down
I have been in a difficult and troubling situation
I've been down before
I have faced similar difficulties in the past
But never this low
However, this time is worse than any previous experience
You know that even a strong man falls
It is a known fact that even the seemingly strongest people can experience failure and hard times
And even a wise man has to learn
Even the wisest among us can encounter challenging situations that require them to learn something new
Yes, it's true that some men have it all
It is true that some people seem to have everything going for them in life
While me and the rest just crash and burn
However, many of us struggle and fail in our pursuits
You keep telling me something
You have been offering some advice or guidance
But I heard it once or twice
But I have heard it before and perhaps do not need to hear it again
You've been taking every turn wrong
Your advice has not been helpful and has perhaps led me in the wrong direction
I've been taking your advice
I have been following your guidance, even if it has not been effective
I know the day will come
I believe that one day my current struggles will end
When all my worries now are dead and gone
On that day, I will no longer have to worry about my current problems
But assume tomorrow by what's gone
However, I cannot predict what the future will bring based solely on the past
But I'll be right here holding on
Regardless of what happens, I will persevere and hold on to hope
Never this low
I have never felt this low or defeated before
Said, ooo
Ad-lib vocalization of emotion
No, no, no, no
Expressing a negative response or disagreement
Oh yeah
Informal affirmation or agreement
Sing it now
Encouragement to sing or perform the song
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON
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