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.
If Only
Hanson Lyrics
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Cause I need you.
Every single time I see you
I start to feel this way
It makes me wonder if I'm ever
Gonna feel this way again
There's a picture
I see it over and over
I want to hold you, love you.
In my arms and then.
I want to need you,
Cause I need to
Be with you 'til the end.
Then I hear myself reply
You've got to hold it in.
This time, tonight.
[Chorus]
If only,
I had the guts to feel this way.
And if only,
You'd look at me and want to stay.
And if only,
I'd take you in my arms and say,
I won't go, 'cause I need you.
Cause I need you
I sit here waiting wondering,
Hoping, gotta make this right.
Cause all I think about
Is your hands, your face,
And all these lonely nights.
There's a feeling, screaming,
In the back of my head.
Saying over and over.
Gonna hold you, love you.
In my arms and then.
Don't want to leave you,
Cause I need to
Be with you 'til the end.
Then I hear myself reply
She'll never let you in.
This time, tonight.
If only,
I had the guts to feel this way.
And if only,
You'd look at me and want to stay.
And if only,
I'd take you in my arms and say,
I won't go, 'cause I need you.
Please don't go, 'cause I need you now.
I want to hear you say,
It'll always be this way.
We'll be hand in hand
For ever night, and ever day.
I want to scream and shout.
Cause I'm losin' any doubt.
Cause all I care about is
You and me, and us, and now.
Oh yeah.
If only,
I had the guts to feel this way.
And if only,
You'd look at me and want to stay.
And if only,
I'd take you in my arms and say,
I won't go, 'cause I need you.
Please don't go.
Cause I need you now, yeah
Cause I need you
(if only)
Cause I need you now.
(if only)
Cause I need you
I need you
(if only)
Cause I need you
(if only)
Cause I need you
(if only)
(if only)
Cause I need you now, yeah
The song "If Only" by Hanson is a heartfelt love song that details the longing and desire the singer feels towards another person. The opening lines of "Cause I need you" repeated twice highlight the urgency and importance of the relationship to the singer. The singer talks about this person they long for and how every time they see them, they feel a certain way that makes them wonder if they will ever feel this way again.
The lyrics that follow convey the singer's desire to hold and love the person in their arms. However, they find it hard to confess their feelings since they are afraid of rejection. The chorus highlights this reluctance to express their true feelings, wishing that they had the courage to tell their love interest how they feel and hoping that the person might reciprocate the feelings.
The second verse continues the theme of the first, with the singer waiting and hoping to make things right with the person they long for. The bridge of the song expresses the singer's innermost thoughts and feelings, wanting to be forever with the love of their life, screaming and shouting, and losing any doubt that might be holding them back. Ultimately, the chorus repeats, with the singer's plea for the love of their life not to leave them because they need them.
Line by Line Meaning
Cause I need you.
The singer acknowledges their dependence on someone, implying that their happiness and emotional stability is tied to this person's presence.
Every single time I see you
I start to feel this way
The singer feels a strong emotional response every time they see the other person, indicating that they have strong feelings for them.
It makes me wonder if I'm ever
Gonna feel this way again
The singer worries that they may never experience these intense emotions again if they lose this person.
There's a picture
That's hanging at the back of my head
I see it over and over
The singer cannot stop thinking about a particular memory with this person, suggesting that it holds great significance to them.
I want to hold you, love you.
In my arms and then.
I want to need you,
Cause I need to
Be with you 'til the end.
The singer expresses a deep desire to be with this person and to care for them, indicating a strong emotional attachment.
Then I hear myself reply
You've got to hold it in.
This time, tonight.
The singer acknowledges that the other person may not feel the same way, and tries to restrain their emotions as a result.
If only,
I had the guts to feel this way.
And if only,
You'd look at me and want to stay.
And if only,
I'd take you in my arms and say,
I won't go, 'cause I need you.
Cause I need you
The singer wishes they had the courage to be vulnerable and express their feelings to the other person, in the hope that they will reciprocate and stay with them.
I sit here waiting wondering,
Hoping, gotta make this right.
The singer is anxious and uncertain about their relationship with this person, and is determined to fix things.
There's a feeling, screaming,
In the back of my head.
Saying over and over.
The singer has a persistent feeling of desire and urgency that they try to ignore, but cannot shake.
Don't want to leave you,
Cause I need to
Be with you 'til the end.
Then I hear myself reply
She'll never let you in.
This time, tonight.
The singer acknowledges that the other person may not feel the same way, and tries to suppress their emotions again.
I want to hear you say,
It'll always be this way.
We'll be hand in hand
For ever night, and ever day.
The singer longs for reassurance from the other person that they will always be together and committed to each other.
I want to scream and shout.
Cause I'm losin' any doubt.
Cause all I care about is
You and me, and us, and now.
The singer is so overwhelmed with their feelings that they want to express them loudly and freely, as they are confident about their priorities and desires.
Please don't go,
Cause I need you now, yeah
Cause I need you
(if only)
Cause I need you now.
(if only)
Cause I need you
I need you
(if only)
Cause I need you
(if only)
Cause I need you
(if only)
(if only)
Cause I need you now, yeah
The singer pleads with the other person not to leave them, as they explain that their emotional well-being depends on the other person's presence.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AMY SKY, WAYLAND HOLYFIELD
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@marinaassumpcao4250
'Cause I need you
'Cause I need you
Every single time I see you I start to feel this way
It makes me wonder if I'm ever gonna feel this way again
There's a picture that's hanging at the back of my head
I see it over and over
I want to hold you and love you in my arms and then
I want to need you 'cause I need to be with you 'til the end
Then I hear myself reply you've got to hold it in
This time tonight
chorus
If only I had the guts to feel this way
And if only you'd look at me and want to stay
And if only I'd take you in my arms and say
I won't go 'cause I need you
'Cause I need you
I sit here waiting wondering hoping that I'll make this right
'Cause all I think about is your hands
Your face and all these lonely nights
There's a feeling screaming in the back of my head
Saying over and over
I want to hold you love you in my arms and then
I want to need you 'cause I need to be with you 'til the end
Then I hear myself reply she'll never let you in
This time tonight
If only I had the guts to feel this way
And if only you'd look at me and want to stay
And if only I'd take you in my arms and say
I won't go 'cause I need you
Please don't go 'cause I need you now
I want to hear you say
It'll always be this way
We'll be hand in hand for every night and every day
I want to scream and shout
'Cause I'm losing any doubt
And all I care about is you and me and us and now
Oh yeah
Yeah
If only I had the guts to feel this way
And if only you'd look at me and want to stay
And if only I'd take you in my arms and say
I won't go 'cause I need you
Please don't go 'cause I need you now
Yeah
'Cause I need you
(if only...)
'Cause I need you now
(if only...)
'Cause I need you
I need you
(if only...)
'Cause I need you
(if only...)
'Cause I need you
(if only...)
(if only...)
'Cause I need you now
Yeah
@dayflaubert
Cause I need you.
Cause I need you.
Every single time I see you
I start to feel this way
It makes me wonder if I'm ever
Gonna feel this way again
There's a picture
That's hanging at the back of my head
I see it over and over
I want to hold you, love you.
In my arms and then.
I want to need you,
Cause I need to
Be with you 'til the end.
Then I hear myself reply
You've got to hold it in.
This time, tonight.
If only,
I had the guts to feel this way.
And if only,
You'd look at me and want to stay.
And if only,
I'd take you in my arms and say,
I won't go, 'cause I need you.
Cause I need you
I sit here waiting wondering,
Hoping, gotta make this right.
Cause all I think about
Is your hands, your face,
And all these lonely nights.
There's a feeling, screaming,
In the back of my head.
Saying over and over.
Gonna hold you, love you.
In my arms and then.
Don't want to leave you,
Cause I need to
Be with you 'til the end.
Then I hear myself reply
She'll never let you in.
This time, tonight.
If only,
I had the guts to feel this way.
And if only,
You'd look at me and want to stay.
And if only,
I'd take you in my arms and say,
I won't go, 'cause I need you.
Please don't go, 'cause I need you now.
I want to hear you say,
It'll always be this way.
We'll be hand in hand
For ever night, and ever day.
I want to scream and shout.
Cause I'm losin' any doubt.
Cause all I care about is
You and me, and us, and now.
Oh yeah.
If only,
I had the guts to feel this way.
And if only,
You'd look at me and want to stay.
And if only,
I'd take you in my arms and say,
I won't go, 'cause I need you.
Please don't go.
Cause I need you now, yeah
Cause I need you
(if only)
Cause I need you now.
(if only)
Cause I need you
I need you
(if only)
Cause I need you
(if only)
Cause I need you
(if only)
(if only)
Cause I need you now, yeah
@lindavilmaole5003
These brothers are amazing. They maintain their own personal identity with a type of MUSIC that's DEFINITELY THEIRS.
@MrWierchawsky
What a pretty and wonderful woman hello ,my darling ?
@kelly-qg5et
I'm an adult with a job and a husband and kids..after almost 20 years, that shot with Taylor smiling into the camera during the campfire STILL leaves me all flustered inside like a teenage girl.
@CatherineNoName
Same here!! 💜😍💦
@ileanright7891
My teen introduced their music to me about about 20 yrs ago. I am 50+ years old now and go see them perform every time they are in New Orleans.
@rachelburford5991
Same! I was 14 when I first saw them in concert. I’m 37 now, married, 2 kids but Taylor will always be it for me.
@malindahernandez4765
Omgggg yessss
@helenalove3289
Hahaha same here 😆
@franciscoaguilar1067
This song is so underrated, one of my favorite from early 2000's.
@danizoneddd
Literally the best song that started this century! (for me ofc!)