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.
Mmmmbop
Hanson Lyrics
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But only one or two will last
You go through all the pain and strife
Then you turn your back and they're gone so fast
Oh yeah, they're gone so fast, yeah
Oh, so hold on to the ones who really care
In the end they'll be the only ones there
Can you tell me who will still care?
Can you tell me who will still care? Oh, care
MMMbop, ba duba dop ba do bop
Ba duba dop ba do bop
Ba duba dop ba do, yeah yeah
MMMbop ba duba dop ba do bop
Ba duba dop ba do bop
Ba duba dop ba do
I said oh yeah, in an MMMbop they're gone
Yeah
Plant a seed, plant a flower, plant a rose
You can plant any one of those
Keep planting to find out which one grows
It's a secret no one knows
It's a secret no one knows
Oh, no one knows
MMMbop, ba duba dop ba do bop
Ba duba dop ba do bop
Ba duba dop ba do, yeah yeah
MMMbop ba duba dop ba do bop
Ba duba dop ba do bop
Ba duba dop ba do, yeah yeah
In an MMMbop, they're gone
In an MMMbop, they're not there
In an MMMbop, they're gone
In an MMMbop, they're not there
Until you lose your hair, oh
But you don't care, okay then
MMMbop, ba duba dop ba do bop
Ba duba dop ba do bop
Ba duba dop ba do, yeah yeah
MMMbop ba duba dop ba do bop
Ba duba dop ba do bop
Ba duba dop ba do, yeah
Can you tell me?
No you can't, but you don't know
Can you tell me? Oh yeah
You say you can but you don't know
Can you tell me? (Which flower's going to grow?)
No you can't, but you don't know
Can you tell me? (Is it going to be a daisy or a rose?)
Can you tell me?
Say you can but you don't know
Say you can but you don't know
You don't know how, you don't know how
MMMbop
Do wop
Do wop
Do, yeah yeah
MMMbop
Do wop
Do wop
Do, yeah
MMMbop, ba duba dop ba do bop
Ba duba dop ba do bop
Ba duba dop ba do, yeah yeah
MMMbop ba duba dop ba do bop
Ba duba dop ba do bop
Ba duba dop ba do, oh
MMMbop, ba duba dop ba do bop
Ba duba dop ba do bop
Ba duba dop ba do, oh
MMMbop ba duba dop ba do bop
Ba duba dop ba do bop
Ba duba dop ba do, oh yeah
Can you tell me?
No you can't, but you don't know
Can you tell me?
You say you can but you don't know
Say you can but you don't know
The lyrics of the song “Mmmmbop” by Hanson have a deep meaning about the relationships in life. The verses talk about how there are many relationships in life, but only a few will last, and how people go through pain and strife and turn their backs, only to be gone fast. The chorus talks about the concept of time and how relationships are fleeting, just like an “Mmmmbop”, they’re gone. Through the lyrics, Hanson encourages people to hold onto the ones who truly care about them, as those are the only ones who will be there in the end, when they grow old and lose their hair.
The bridge of the song titled “Plant a seed” talks about the importance of planting a seed, be it a flower, a rose, or anything else. It suggests that people should keep planting until they find out which one grows, making it a secret no one knows. The chorus ends with the same concept that relationships are like an “Mmmmbop” and they are fleeting, and even though you may lose your hair, you still don't care.
Line by Line Meaning
You have so many relationships in this life
Throughout your life, you will have various relationships
But only one or two will last
Out of all these relationships, only a couple will withstand the test of time
You go through all the pain and strife
Along the way, you will experience both emotional and physical pain
Then you turn your back and they're gone so fast
In the blink of an eye, people you once cared about can disappear from your life
Oh yeah, they're gone so fast, yeah
It can be difficult to cope with the rapidity of these disappearances
Oh, so hold on to the ones who really care
Therefore, hold onto the people that you truly care about
In the end they'll be the only ones there
These individuals will be the only ones that stay with you till the end
When you get old and start losing your hair
Even when you get older and start experiencing physical changes
Can you tell me who will still care?
The people that genuinely care about you will still be there
Can you tell me who will still care? Oh, care
It's crucial to have people who will care about you throughout your life
Plant a seed, plant a flower, plant a rose
Metaphorically put effort, care and love into nurturing relationships
You can plant any one of those
You are free to choose the type of relationships you want in life
Keep planting to find out which one grows
Through time, effort, and experience, you'll discover which relationships last and which do not
It's a secret no one knows
The mystery of which relationships will grow and last is incomprehensible and unpredictable
Oh, no one knows
It's difficult to predict which relationships will survive
In an MMMbop they're gone
Just like that, certain relationships will disappear
Yeah
This is an unfortunate reality of life
Until you lose your hair, oh
Until you become old and frail
But you don't care, okay then
By that point, maybe you won't care
Can you tell me?
Can anyone predict how relationships will turn out in life?
No you can't, but you don't know
The answer is uncertain
Oh yeah
It's important to surround yourself with supportive and caring people throughout your life
You say you can but you don't know
Although some may claim to have a grasp on life's complexities, the truth is that it's beyond understanding
(Which flower's going to grow?)
Which relationships will last and flourish?
(Is it going to be a daisy or a rose?)
What kind of relationships will weather through time?
MMMbop
Things can disappear quickly
Do wop
And without warning
Do wop
There's no telling how things will turn out
Do, yeah yeah
But what's for certain is that finding the right people to weather the ups and downs is essential
Contributed by Brody O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dahawk8574
@James J
Pacts with the Devil are a common thread running through Rock Music. With Pagey going so far as to buy Mr Crowley's mansion so he could fully connect with the Source. Which is why he plays a 'Source'erer in TSRtS.
But I myself would go so far as to assert that even Satan himself has his limits. You'd have to do unspeakable things to young children to infuse them with this much wisdom at their prepubescent age.
So yes, I was being quite serious.
Kinda like how Marie Osmond sang about those Paper Roses at age 12.
What does a 12 year old know about romantic love, let alone seeing through a facade to call out 'imitation love'.
My best guess is that both she and them had someone penning the words for them.
And I severely doubt that any young child would choose the Pick of Destiny route. Even Pagey was quite innocent when he was Hanson's age. You can see this when he appeared on the Huw Weldon show at age 13, and the host asked him what he wanted to do with his life. Jimmy's answer? He said he wanted to be a biological researcher so that he could find a cure for cancer.
Countless millions have since died of cancer. But we got Led Zeppelin instead. I'd say that was a fair trade. Heh.
@millennialsmusicmix
Lyrics:
Oh, Oh
Oh, oh
Oh, yeah
You have so many relationships in this life
Only one or two will last
You go through all the pain and strife
You turn your back and they're gone so fast
Oh yeah
And they're gone so fast, yeah
Oh so hold on to the ones who really care
In the end they'll be the only one's there
When you get old and start losing your hair
Can you tell me who will still care?
Can you tell me who will still care?
Oh, Oh care
Mmmbop, ba duba dop, ba du bop,
Ba dubadop, ba du bop,
Ba dubadop, ba du
Yeah
Mmmbop, ba duba dop, ba du bop,
Ba dubadop, ba du bop,
Ba dubadop, ba du
Yeah
Say oh yeah
In an mmmbop, gone
Yeah
Yeah
Plant a seed, plant a flower, plant a rose
You can plant any one of those
Keep planting to find out which one grows
It's a secret no one knows
It's a secret no one knows
Oh ohs, no one knows
Mmmbop, ba duba dop, ba du bop,
Ba dubadop, ba du bop,
Ba dubadop, ba du
Yeah
Mmmbop, ba duba dop, ba du bop,
Ba dubadop, ba du bop,
Ba dubadop, ba du
Yeah
In an mmmbop, gone
In an mmmbop, not there
In an mmmbop, gone
In an mmmbop, not there
Until you lose your hair
Oh, but you don't care
Oh yeah
Mmmbop, ba duba dop, ba du bop,
Ba dubadop, ba du bop,
Ba dubadop, ba du
Yeah
Mmmbop, ba duba dop, ba du bop,
Ba dubadop, ba du bop,
Ba dubadop, ba du
Yeah
Can you tell me? oh
No you can't 'cause you don't know
Can you tell me? oh yeah
You say you can but you don't know
Can you tell me? oh (Which flower's going to grow?)
No you can't 'cause you don't know
Can you tell me? (If it's going to be a daisy or a rose?)
You say you can but you don't know
You say you can but you don't know
You don't know oh
You don't know oh
Mmmbop, du bop
Du bop, du
Yeah
Mmmbop (oh yeah), du bop
Du bop, du
Oh oh
Mmmbop, ba duba dop, ba du bop,
Ba dubadop, ba du bop,
Ba dubadop, ba du
Yeah
Mmmbop, ba duba dop, ba du bop,
Ba dubadop, ba du bop,
Ba dubadop, ba du, oh
Mmmbop, ba duba dop, ba du bop,
Ba dubadop, ba du bop,
Ba dubadop, ba du...
@AxeKick80
This is probably one of the most pure feel-good songs ever.
I miss the 90s.
@mikeoster7004
Caleb Is JFK it's got a sad message about relationships coming & going (I just read an article n my sister used to love these guys) but it's still MIST DEFINITELY a feel good song, regardless.
@ramasaswijaya1126
Yes i miss the 90s
@ChadQuick270W
#1 for four weeks in the spring of 1997. I still have the 45.
@sophiapetrillo5803
Us and the 162 likes.
Btw I am #162
@kimberlys8422
So do I.
I remember when I got "Middle of Nowhere" when I was 7 for Xmas.
Spice Girls and Aqua was also a big deal.
@janmenzinga
If you realise that they were 11, 13 and 16 years old when this song came out, it's obvious that they were way ahead of their time and super creative.
@samueljohnson2465
And they started writing it at an even younger age.
@abigailcaraballo2623
Real talent
@anotheryoutube4635
If you're an actual musician and you watch this now, it's very clear that they weren't the musicians playing the music on this song.