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.

Leave It At That
Hanson Lyrics

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One, two, three, yeah!

Do do do do doot doot doo do
Do do do do doot doot doo do
Do do do do doot doot doo do

Oh yea...

What does a walk in the park mean
How 'bout a kiss when we're driving
How much for the flutter in your heart
What does a scent of a rose say
'Cause if you look at it that way
You know it's gonna make you fall apart

You squeeze so tight whenever you hold me
Know that our hearts are right where they should be

Leave it at that
Don't look for ways to complicate and analyze it
Leave it at that
Or this will disappear before you realize it
I know you want to say it's love but let's just say it's close enough
Leave at that, oh

Do do do do doot doot doo do
Do do do do doot doot doo do
Do do do do doot doot doo do

Oh no what is it about me
That makes you think you should doubt me
Wonder where this song might lead
Why do you have to explain it
'Til there is nothing remaining
Isn't "happy" all you need

Look in my eyes when we're dancing slowly
Know that our hearts are right where they should be

So leave it at that
Don't look for ways to complicate or analyze it
Leave it at that
Or this will disappear before you realize it
I know you want to say it's love but let's just say it's close enough
Leave at that, oh

Don't read my mind
Don't search for signs
Don't waste your time
Just looking for words between the lines
Baby don't you feel
This love's so real
By now all we have to do is

Leave it at that
Don't look for ways to complicate and analyze it
Leave it at that
Or this will disappear before you realize it
I know you need to say it's love but let's just say it's close enough
Leave at that, oh

Do do do do doot doot doo do
Do do do do doot doot doo do
Just leave it at that
Do do do do doot doot doo do

Do do do do doot doot doo do
Just leave it at that

Overall Meaning

The song "Leave It at That" by Hanson is a plea to a lover to not overanalyze or complicate their relationship, to simply enjoy the moment and the feelings that they share. The verses are filled with questions about what certain actions and emotions mean in a relationship, but the chorus offers the solution to not worry too much about it all. The lyrics suggest that the couple has a deep connection and that their hearts are in the right place, so they should just enjoy it without worrying about what label to slap on it. The song has a catchy beat and vocal harmonies that compliment the sentiment of the lyrics.

The song was released in 2000 as part of Hanson's album "This Time Around." It is a departure from the pop-rock sound of their previous album "Middle of Nowhere," showing the band's growth and maturity as artists. "Leave It at That" was not released as a single, but it remains a fan favorite and a staple at their concerts. It has been covered by other artists, including Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors.

Line by Line Meaning

What does a walk in the park mean
Have you ever wondered what the true meaning of a walk in the park really is?

How 'bout a kiss when we're driving
What is the significance of a kiss while driving?

How much for the flutter in your heart
How valuable is the sensation of your heart fluttering?

What does a scent of a rose say
What message is conveyed by the scent of a rose?

'Cause if you look at it that way You know it's gonna make you fall apart
If you analyze everything too much, it will overwhelm you emotionally.

You squeeze so tight whenever you hold me Know that our hearts are right where they should be
When you hold me tightly, it's a reminder that our hearts are in the right place.

Leave it at that Don't look for ways to complicate and analyze it
Don't overthink things, just accept it as it is.

Or this will disappear before you realize it
If you overanalyze it, you might lose it before you even realize it was there.

I know you want to say it's love but let's just say it's close enough
It might not be love, but it's still something special.

Oh no what is it about me That makes you think you should doubt me
What makes you feel like you can doubt me?

Wonder where this song might lead Why do you have to explain it 'Til there is nothing remaining
Why do you have to analyze the meaning of this song until there's nothing left to enjoy about it?

Isn't "happy" all you need
Isn't being happy with what you have enough?

Look in my eyes when we're dancing slowly Know that our hearts are right where they should be
When we're dancing slowly, just look in my eyes and know that we're exactly where we're meant to be.

Don't read my mind Don't search for signs Don't waste your time Just looking for words between the lines
Stop trying to read between the lines and just appreciate what is in front of you.

Baby don't you feel This love's so real
Can't you feel how real this love is?

By now all we have to do is Leave it at that
At this point, all we need to do is accept it and leave it alone.

Just leave it at that
Stop analyzing everything and just accept it for what it is.

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