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.
Madeline
Hanson Lyrics
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And I'm dyin' inside
I know the way it should be
Even though it was right in front of me
It was something I just couldn't see
Your lonely face
Your lonely eyes
It's not just me, you feel it, too
?Cause you know I belong to you
Look at where we're goin'
Tell me, what can I say
We're tracing our footsteps
We're going the same way
Madeline
Here we go around again
You know it, I know it
Don't try to pretend
We know it could be
So much better than it's been
Ahh ooo
Here we go around again
I was empty inside
But I just didn't know
You are my ten thousand roses
And I let you go
Before I make the same mistake
Hold me in your arms
We belong, you know it in your heart
Cause look where we're going
No doubt in my mind
Can't you see it's meant to be
Oh oh oh my Madeline
In Hanson's song "Madeline," the singer reflects on a lost love and the regret and pain he feels at not having recognized what was right in front of him. The memory of their time together haunts him as he looks out of the window and realizes what he has lost. He sings about the loneliness he feels and how he knows that his former partner is also struggling with the same emotions. The singer acknowledges that he belongs to his lost love, and they could have been so much more than what they are right now.
The song tells a story of a relationship that ended in regret and the desire to make things right. The singer wants his former partner, Madeline, back in his life and expresses his willingness to try again in their relationship. He believes that they are meant to be together and that there is no doubt in his mind about their future. Overall, the song speaks to the universal experience of losing someone we love and the desire to make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
Out my window a memory
I see something in the distance that reminds me of the past
And I'm dyin' inside
I am filled with regret and sadness because of what I lost
I know the way it should be
I understand what went wrong, and how things should have been different
Even though it was right in front of me
Despite the fact that what I needed was right in front of me, I didn't recognize it
It was something I just couldn't see
I was blind to the truth of the situation
Your lonely face
I see the sadness and loneliness in your expression
Your lonely eyes
I see the sadness and loneliness in the look of your eyes
But this is something you can't disguise
You can not hide the fact that you are hurting
It's not just me, you feel it, too
We are both hurting because of what we've lost
?Cause you know I belong to you
You understand that we are meant to be together
Look at where we're goin'
Consider where our journey is taking us
Tell me, what can I say
I am at a loss for words, not knowing how to express my regret
We're tracing our footsteps
We are retracing the past, trying to fix our mistakes
We're going the same way
We both want the same thing
Madeline
The person I lost, who I still love
Here we go around again
We are reliving the past
You know it, I know it
We both understand that things could be different if we tried again
Don't try to pretend
Don't try to hide your feelings or put up a front
We know it could be
We both see the potential for a better future
So much better than it's been
Our relationship can improve greatly from what it was in the past
Ahh ooo
A vocalization expressing deep emotion
I was empty inside
I was feeling incomplete and devoid of emotion before
But I just didn't know
I was blind to what I was missing
You are my ten thousand roses
You are the one who can fill my life with beauty and happiness
And I let you go
I made the mistake of losing you before
Before I make the same mistake
Before I lose you again, I need to take action
Hold me in your arms
I want to feel the warmth and safety of your embrace
We belong, you know it in your heart
We are meant to be together, and you feel the same way
Cause look where we're going
Our journey is taking us towards a future together
No doubt in my mind
I am confident about our future together, and have no doubts
Can't you see it's meant to be
Our relationship is fated and meant to be
Oh oh oh my Madeline
A vocalization expressing deep emotion towards the person I love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLARKE ISAAC HANSON, JORDAN TAYLOR HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON, CLIF MAGNESS
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