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.
Piece of My Heart
Hanson Lyrics
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Come on
Come on
Come on
Come on
Didn't I make you feel like you were the only man
Yeah
And each time I tell myself that I
Well I think I've had enough but I'm gonna show you baby
That this man can be tough
I want you to come on
Come on
Come on
Come on and take it
Take another little piece of my heart now baby
Break another little bit of my heart now darling
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Have another little piece of my heart now baby
You know you got it if it makes you feel good
Oh
Yes it is
You're out on the streets looking good
And baby deep down in your heart I guess you know that it ain't right
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never
Never hear me when I cry
Babe I cry all the time
And each time I tell myself that I
Well I can't stand the pain
But when you hold me in your arms I'm singing once again
I'll say come on
Come on
Come on
Come on and take it
Take another little piece of my heart now baby
Break another little bit of my heart now darling
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Have another little piece of my heart now baby
You know you got it child
If it makes you feel good
Oh
Yes it is
I need you to come on
Come on
Come on
Come on and take it
Take another little piece of my heart now baby
Break another little bit of my heart now darling
Yeah
Come on
Have another little piece of my heart now baby
You know you got it if it
Whoa
Go on and take it!
Take it
Take another little piece of my heart now baby
Break another little bit of my heart now darling
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Have another little piece of my heart now baby
Hey
You know you got it if it makes you feel good
Oh
Yes it is
The lyrics of Hanson's song Piece of My Heart are about being overwhelmed in love with someone. The singer describes the feeling of falling in love as a symphony that begins with a haunting melody that stays with him. The metaphor of the strings of his heart being plucked is used to represent the intense emotions he feels. He describes how the world around him seems to be in perfect harmony because of his love, using the imagery of a robin's song and blue skies. He concludes by saying that he hopes this feeling will never leave him.
Overall, the lyrics capture the transcendent, all-encompassing feeling of being in love. The use of nature imagery and musical metaphors adds to the dream-like quality of the song. The repetition of the phrase "I love you" reinforces the depth and sincerity of the singer's emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear when you smiled at me, I heard a melody
When you smiled at me, I felt like I was hearing beautiful music.
It haunted me from the start
Your smile affected me deeply, from the very beginning of our relationship.
Something inside of me started a symphony
Your smile made something powerful and beautiful start to grow inside me.
Zing! Went the strings of my heart
The effect of your smile resonated through my entire being, like music echoing through my heart.
'Twas like a breath of spring, heard a robin sing
Seeing your smile made me feel like springtime had arrived, and the beauty of the world was being celebrated.
About a nest set apart
The sweetness of your smile made me feel like there was a special place in the world just for us.
All nature seemed to be in perfect harmony
Everything in the world felt just right in that moment, as if all the pieces had fallen into place.
Your eyes made skies blue again
Looking into your eyes made everything seem brighter and more beautiful again.
What else could I do again
I couldn't help but fall even more in love with you.
Keep repeating through again
The love I feel for you is so strong, I have to keep telling you how much I love you.
"I love you, love you"
I love you more than anything in the world.
I still recall the thrill, guess I always will
I will never forget the beautiful feelings I had when I first fell in love with you.
I hope 'twill never depart
I hope that my love for you will never fade or disappear.
Zing! Went the strings of my heart
The love I feel for you is so strong, it feels like beautiful music echoing through my heart.
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