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.
Make It Alright
Hanson Lyrics
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The more I believe in you
The more I need you
The more I'm needed too
And I surrender
What I thought I knew
The look in your eyes
I know my games are through
'Cos you've been holding on
And I've been holding back
[Chorus]
We may not make it out alive
Whoa
What does it matter if you're here by my side?
We may not make it out alive
What does it matter?
It's just a matter of time
The resignation sneaking up on me
Was I mistaken to let you get to me?
Overtaken in ways I've never known
So please don't break me
We've still got a ways to go
'Cos we're still holding on
Just hoping for the best
[Chorus]
It's just a matter of time
This memories that we've got
Do not amount to much
But I'm so glad that we've got them
We cannot be what we're not
But it's too late to get
Or she'd a tear for the doubt
Oh yeah
We're just holding on
Bracing for the worst
Yeah
Come on girl
[Chorus]
It's just a matter of time
Oh yeah
The lyrics to Hanson's "Make It Out Alive" tell the story of a romantic relationship that has matured to the point where the lovers know that their bond may not last forever, but that doesn't diminish the value and beauty of what they have right now. The more the singer loves and trusts his partner, the more he realizes that his old tricks and games won't work on her anymore. He has no choice but to surrender his old ways and trust in their relationship. However, there is a sense of resignation and worry creeping up on him, perhaps from past experiences or simply the uncertainty of the future.
Despite these concerns, the singer is determined to hold onto their love, even if it means bracing for the worst. The way he sees it, making it out alive isn't as important as having his partner by his side through it all. He acknowledges that they may not be able to change who they are or the eventual course of their relationship, but he is still thankful for the memories they have created together.
In essence, "Make It Out Alive" is a poignant reminder that love is never easy or guaranteed, but the richness of the experience is worth the risk.
Line by Line Meaning
The more I love you
As my love for you grows stronger
The more I believe in you
My faith in you increases accordingly
The more I need you
I depend on you more and more
The more I'm needed too
As you rely more on me
And I surrender
I give up my preconceived notions
What I thought I knew
What I believed to be true and certain
The look in your eyes
The expression in your eyes
I know my games are through
I know I can no longer play games with you
'Cos you've been holding on
Because you have been persistent and loyal
And I've been holding back
While I have been reluctant and reserved
We may not make it out alive
There is no guarantee that we will survive
What does it matter if you're here by my side?
As long as we are together, nothing else is important
It's just a matter of time
The outcome depends on time and fate
The resignation sneaking up on me
A sense of defeat slowly coming over me
Was I mistaken to let you get to me?
I wonder if I made a mistake by letting you affect me so strongly
Overtaken in ways I've never known
I have experienced things I never expected
So please don't break me
I am fragile and vulnerable
We've still got a ways to go
We still have a lot of journey left to complete
'Cos we're still holding on
We are still persisting in our efforts
Just hoping for the best
Optimistically waiting for a positive outcome
This memories that we've got
The shared experiences and moments we've had
Do not amount to much
They don't hold much significance
But I'm so glad that we've got them
Despite their insignificance, I am grateful that we share them
We cannot be what we're not
We can't be anything other than ourselves
But it's too late to get
It's too late to start over or take back what's already happened
Or she'd a tear for the doubt
To shed a tear over the uncertainty and insecurity
We're just holding on
We are trying our best to persevere
Bracing for the worst
Preparing ourselves for the worst possible outcome
Come on girl
A call to action or encouragement to keep going
It's just a matter of time
Again, the outcome depends on time and fate
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tonya Love
Love this song one of my favorite
MMMBopster
One of mine too
Christine Lozier-duprey
They have so many AWESOME songs that were never released, and I can't believe they never put them on an album. Bridges of Stone, Never Let Go, Let You Go (that's like an ANTHEM song!!), etc....
cris nix
I Love Hanson Always Have And Will. They're Songs Are Amazing And So Are They. When I First Head Hanson I Was Hooked And I Still Am To This Day. Hanson Fan Forever.
markvacc13
Their songs, not they're songs.
Becky Plant
Such a good song! Thanks for uploading this.
lynn smith
there has never been a song that I've disliked from Hanson. I love 'em (:
breakmydreams
Love this song!!!
Thank you for sharing :)
євгенія щеснюк
My sweetest boys:) How i love your music and your spontaneity:) RESPECT
Alicia Sumor
My fave song!!! 😄😄😄😄😍😍😍