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.
Poison Ivy
Hanson Lyrics
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Whoa But everybody knows, don't ya know, don't ya know?
She'll get you in love, OW!
You can look but you'd better not touch
Poison Ivy, poison ivy
Late at night while you're sleeping
Poison ivy comes a-creepin around
She's pretty as a daisy
But look out man,
She's crazy,
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
She'll really do you in,
Really do 'ya in
If you let her get under your skin
Whoa But everybody knows..don't ya know, don't ya know?
She'll get you in love, OW!
You can look but you'd better not touch
Poison Ivy, poison ivy
Measles make ya' mumpy,
And mumps'll make ya' lumpy
And chicken pox will make you jump and twitch
A common cold will fool ya'
And whooping coughs will cool ya'
But Poison Ivy,
Lord will make you itch
You're gonna need an ocean
Of calamine lotion,
Oh you're gonna need it
You'll be scratching like a hound, boy,
You'll be itchin'
The minute you start to mess around
Whoa But everybody knows, don't ya know, don't ya know?
She'll get you in love, ow!
You can look but you'd better not touch
Poison Ivy, poison ivy
You're gonna need an ocean,
Big big ocean Of calamine lotion,
Whoa whoa
You'll be scratching like a hound,
You'll be scratchin,
You'll be scratchin
The minute you start to mess around
Whoa But everybody knows..don't ya know, don't ya know?
She'll get you in love, OW!
You can look but you'd better not touch
Poison Ivy, poison ivy
Lalala,
Lalalala,
Lalalala,
Lalalala
Hanson's song Poison Ivy is a clever play on words that uses the infamous plant Poison Ivy as a metaphor for a seductive and unpredictable woman. The song warns that everyone knows about her irresistible charm, but getting involved with her will result in a painful aftermath. The first verse paints the picture of her as a beautiful but dangerous woman who can easily lure men in, but the chorus warns that looking is the only thing you can do to avoid certain disaster. The following verse cleverly compares other illnesses to Poison Ivy, making a statement that she is the worst of them all. The song ends with another warning about the consequences of messing with her but leaves off with the musical refrain that betrays our instincts and tempts us to dive back in.
The lyrics are a clever commentary on the seductive nature of certain people and the risks we take when we allow ourselves to be drawn in. The chorus repeated throughout the song makes it undeniably catchy while the clever lyrics add depth to what might otherwise be a superficial song. The upbeat tempo of the song and the playful guitar riffs give it a light-hearted feel that contradicts the darker overtones.
Line by Line Meaning
Poison Ivy
The song is about a woman who is as pretty and alluring as a garden flower but can cause harm and pain like poison ivy.
Whoa But everybody knows, don't ya know, don't ya know?
The singer emphasizes that everyone is aware of the danger of this woman, and he is warning the listeners to be cautious as well.
She'll get you in love, OW!
The woman knows how to make someone fall in love with her, and it can be a painful experience.
You can look but you'd better not touch
The woman is off-limits because of the harm she can cause, so the singer advises people to keep a safe distance.
Late at night while you're sleeping Poison ivy comes a-creepin around
The woman is like a creeping plant that can invade your life without notice and cause harm while you are vulnerable, especially emotionally.
She's pretty as a daisy, Pretty as a daisy
The woman is beautiful and alluring like a garden flower, but unlike the innocent daisy, she can cause harm.
But look out man, She's crazy, Yeah yeah yeah yeah
The woman has a wild and unpredictable nature that can lead to trouble and harm.
She'll really do you in, Really do 'ya in If you let her get under your skin
The woman can cause harm that can deeply affect and hurt a person's well-being if one gets involved with her.
Measles make ya' mumpy, And mumps'll make ya' lumpy And chicken pox will make you jump and twitch
The singer compares the harm caused by the woman with contagious diseases that can cause discomfort in the body.
A common cold will fool ya' And whooping coughs will cool ya' But Poison Ivy, Lord will make you itch
The comparison with other diseases is meant to show that while others may be temporary and easier to handle, the woman's harm is more severe and long-lasting.
You're gonna need an ocean Of calamine lotion, Oh you're gonna need it You'll be scratching like a hound, boy, You'll be itchin'
The singer advises that if one gets involved with the woman and gets hurt, they will need a lot of soothing to alleviate the pain, which will be similar to continuously scratching yourself.
Lalala, Lalalala, Lalalala, Lalalala
The repeated 'Lalala' at the end of the song does not have a specific meaning but is used to end the song on a catchy and memorable tune.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tmdchico21
She comes on like a rose
But everybody knows, don't ya know, don't ya know..
She'll get you in touch
You can look but you'd better not touch...
Chorus:
Poison Ivy, Poison Ivy...
Late at night while you're sleeping,
Poison Ivy comes a creeping around..
She's pretty as a daisy
(Pretty as a daisy)
But look out man she's crazy
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
She'll really reel you in
(Really reel you in)
If you let her get under your skin
(Let her get under your skin)
Chorus.
Measles makes you mumpy,
And mumps will make you lumpy,
And chicken pox will make you jump and twitch.
A common cold will fool ya,
And whooping coughs will cool ya,
But poison ivy loves to make you itch.
You're gonna need an ocean
(Gonna need an ocean)
Of calamine lotion
(Oh, you're gonna need it)
You'll be scratching like a hound
(Boy, you'll be itching)
The minute you start to mess around...
Chorus.
La la la la..
@thisxyearsxfashion
I absolutely love the fact that I can't find the normal track of this song on YouTube and all I can find is this 11 hour long version
@thisxyearsxfashion
I like even more that it's actually more like 12 hours
@elvisish6517
lol, i didn't realize this was the only version on yt! XD
@elvisish6517
yeah i don't like to oversell ;)
@camiladefatimaverenich3443
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