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.
Kiss Me When You Come Home
Hanson Lyrics
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You may give me gray hairs before my time
I'll be happy just sitting on the passenger's side
'Cause I live for you and me and a lonely drive
You can stay out late
You can burn the candle
You can contemplate
I will tell you straight if it's too hard to handle
All I've got to say is
Won't you kiss me when you come home?
Kiss me when you come home
Won't you kiss me when you come home?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
On my lips
Kiss me when you come home
Won't you kiss me when you come home?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
It gets tough, but we've picked up a lot of things along the way
You know that when I get mad, I don't mean a word that I say
Sometimes I need more than what's left at the end of the day
You can stay out late
You can burn the candle
You can contemplate
But won't you kiss me, girl?
I will tell you straight if it's too hard to handle
All I've got to say is
Won't you kiss me when you come home?
Kiss me when you come home
Won't you kiss me when you come home?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
On my lips
Sometimes reason doesn't line up with the rhyme
With the wash and a sew, the rips and the frays
We'll come out okay in time
'Cause I long for you and me and a lonely drive
You can stay out late
You can burn the candle
You can contemplate
But won't you kiss me, girl?
I will tell you straight if you're too hard to handle
All I've got to say is
Won't you kiss me when you come home?
Kiss me when you come home
Won't you kiss me when you come home?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
On my lips, now
Kiss me when you come home
The lyrics of Hanson's song Kiss Me When You Come Home speaks about the importance of affection in a relationship. The singer acknowledges that things get tough in a relationship, but despite this, they have picked up a lot of things along the way. As the relationship progresses, they still live for each other despite the odds, and they long for a lonely drive together. The singer urges his partner to stay out late and burn the candle, but in the end, he wants her to kiss him when she comes home. He emphasizes that sometimes reason doesn't line up with the rhyme, but in the end, things will come out okay.
The song indicates that even though things get tough in a relationship, affection is vital, and it is needed to keep the love growing. The singer acknowledges that there are situations and disagreements in a relationship, but at the end of the day, the couple must remain connected emotionally. The lyrics show a level of maturity and understanding that relationships are not perfect, but it's the effort you put in that makes it worth it. Overall, Hanson's Kiss Me When You Come Home's message is about cherishing the moments with your loved one and recognizing the importance of showing affection.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on now
Encouraging the partner to come closer
You may give me gray hairs before my time
Partner's actions may stress me out
I'll be happy just sitting on the passenger's side
Being with the partner is enough, even if not driving
'Cause I live for you and me and a lonely drive
The only thing worth living for is being with the partner, even if it's a lonesome journey
You can stay out late
Partner has freedom to do what they want
You can burn the candle
Partner can use up all their energy
You can contemplate
Partner can think as much as they want
But won't you kiss me, girl?
But, please show affection to me when you come home
I will tell you straight if it's too hard to handle
I'll communicate openly if I'm struggling with something
All I've got to say is
The only thing I want to express right now is
Won't you kiss me when you come home?
Please kiss me when you come back
Sometimes reason doesn't line up with the rhyme
Sometimes things don't make logical sense
With the wash and a sew, the rips and the frays
Despite the hardships and damage, we'll fix things up
We'll come out okay in time
Everything will be fine eventually
'Cause I long for you and me and a lonely drive
I desire to be with you on a solitary car ride
I will tell you straight if you're too hard to handle
I'll communicate directly if you're difficult to deal with
On my lips, now
A request to kiss the singer on their lips
Kiss me when you come home
Please give me a kiss when you return
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Interjection to emphasize the point made
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON
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