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.

I've Got Soul
Hanson Lyrics

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I see you shaking in your boots
Why won’t you put your petty fears aside
It’s time to get your dancing shoes
Well I’m about to show you why

I’ve got soul
And I’m not afraid to use it
You want more

I can show you how we do it
Don’t just stand, just stand still
Don’t just stand, just stand still
Don’t just stand, just stand still
Don’t just stand, ‘cause I, I got, I got soul

I’ve got a rhythm you can’t lose
If you let your body lead the way
It’s just a syncopated groove
It might be more than you can take

I’ve got soul
And I’m not afraid to use it
You want more
I can show you how we do it
Don’t just stand, just stand still
Don’t just stand, just stand still
Don’t just stand, just stand still
Don’t just stand, ‘cause I, I got, I got soul

I’ve got soul
And I’m not afraid to use it
You want more

Let me show you how we do it
‘Cause you know that I got soul

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the Hanson's song "I've Got Soul" are all about encouraging people to let loose, embrace their fears, and dive into a world full of dancing and rhythm. The first verse explains how the singer sees someone being hesitant to join in on the fun and tells them to put their fears aside and get their dancing shoes on. The chorus repeats multiple times that the singer has soul and is unafraid to use it, and they can show others how to do the same. The second verse elaborates on the rhythm that the singer possesses, and how it's impossible to lose once you let your body lead the way. In the end, the singer assures the listener that they have soul and can guide them through the process of letting loose.

The song is an ode to the power of music and how it can bring people together. It encourages listeners to let go of their worries and have some fun. The repetition in the lyrics emphasizes the message of letting loose; "Don't just stand still" is repeated four times and "I've got soul" is repeated three times in the chorus. The rhythm of the song is upbeat, driving, and infectious, with some funk and soul thrown in for good measure. The lyrics and musical arrangement work together to create a song that's all about letting go and having fun.

Line by Line Meaning

I see you shaking in your boots
I can sense that you are afraid and uncertain

Why won’t you put your petty fears aside
Why don't you let go of your unimportant worries and take a risk

It’s time to get your dancing shoes
It's time to have fun and let loose

Well I’m about to show you why
I am going to demonstrate the power of soul music to you

I’ve got soul
I possess the spirit and emotion that are central to soul music

And I’m not afraid to use it
I am not hesitant to share this part of myself with others

You want more
If you are looking for greater depth of feeling and expression

I can show you how we do it
I can demonstrate the techniques and style of soul music

Don’t just stand, just stand still
Don't just stand there passively, become fully engaged in the moment

Don’t just stand, ‘cause I, I got, I got soul
Don't just stand still, because I possess soul and I am willing to share it with you

I’ve got a rhythm you can’t lose
I have a beat that is irresistible and impossible to ignore

If you let your body lead the way
If you allow your body to respond to the music

It’s just a syncopated groove
It's a rhythm with unexpected, off-beat accents

It might be more than you can take
It's possible that the energy and emotion of the music could overwhelm you

Let me show you how we do it
Allow me to demonstrate the style and passion of soul music to you

‘Cause you know that I got soul
You are aware that I am deeply connected to the spirit and feeling of soul music

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON

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I see you shaking in your boots
Why won't you put your petty fears aside
It's time to get your dancing shoes

Well I'm about to show you why
I've got soul
And I'm not afraid to use it
You want more
I can show you how we do it
Don't just stand, just stand still
Don't just stand, just stand still
Don't just stand, just stand still
Don't just stand, 'cause I, I got, I got soul

I've got a rhythm you can't lose
If you let your body lead the way
It's just a syncopated groove
It might be more than you can take

I've got soul and I'm not afraid to use it
You want more, I can show you how we do it
Don't just stand, just stand still
Don't just stand, just stand still
Don't just stand, just stand still
Don't just stand, 'cause I, I got, I got soul

I've got soul
And I'm not afraid to use it
You want more
Let me show you how we do it
'Cause I got soul