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.
Rain
Hanson Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Rain fallin' down outta my eyes
And I'm wonderin' why you had to say goodbye
And leave me, baby, all alone in my life
As I think back when you were around
And we were together; we didn't care about the weather
'Cause, baby, we were together
But now that you're gone, I have to say
The rain is falling down each and every day
Outta my eyes and I'm wondering why
[Chorus: x2]
Well, it's cold outside and it's not summer anymore
And so I have to go inside and shut the door
Perhaps if you were here, the weather wouldn't seem as bad
But since you've been gone
I've been so very sad
Rain fallin' down outta my eyes, baby
And I'm wonderin' why
Rain fallin' down outta my eyes, baby
And I'm wonderin' why
Rain fallin' down outta my eyes, baby
And I'm wonderin' why
The lyrics to Hanson's song "Rain" speak of a lover's departure and the feeling of loneliness and sadness felt by the singer after the break-up. The imagery of rain falling down from their eyes symbolizes the tears shed in sorrow and longing. The singer reminisces about their time with their former partner when they were together, and how the weather didn't matter because they had each other. But now that they're alone, the rain is a constant reminder of their heartbreak.
The lyrics also comment on the changing of seasons, as the singer notes that it's no longer summer and they're forced to go inside and shut the door due to the cold weather. The weather serves as a metaphor for the emotions of the singer, as the gloomy and dreary climate reflects their own inner turmoil. The singer suggests that if their former partner was still with them, the weather may not seem as bad, highlighting the power of companionship and love.
Overall, the lyrics to "Rain" convey a sense of loss and longing for a past love, and the difficulty of trying to move forward without them.
Line by Line Meaning
Rain fallin' down outta my eyes
Tears are streaming down my face like raindrops falling from the sky
And I'm wonderin' why you had to say goodbye
I'm reflecting on the reasons behind your departure and feeling confused
And leave me, baby, all alone in my life
By walking away, you left me feeling lonely and empty
As I think back when you were around
Reminiscing about our time together when you were still with me
And we were together; we didn't care about the weather
The joy of being together overshadowed any discomfort brought by the weather conditions
'Cause, baby, we were together
Being together was all that mattered to us
But now that you're gone, I have to say
Since you left, I have to admit
The rain is falling down each and every day
It's been raining consistently, symbolizing the sadness and depression I'm experiencing
Outta my eyes and I'm wondering why
I'm still trying to understand why you chose to leave me
Well, it's cold outside and it's not summer anymore
The weather has changed, becoming colder and less pleasant
And so I have to go inside and shut the door
I have to retreat to the indoor and isolate myself from the world
Perhaps if you were here, the weather wouldn't seem as bad
If you were still here, everything would feel better and more bearable
But since you've been gone
I've been so very sad
Your absence has caused me immense sadness and grief
Rain fallin' down outta my eyes, baby
And I'm wonderin' why
I'm still crying and questioning why you left
Rain fallin' down outta my eyes, baby
And I'm wonderin' why
The tears keep flowing and the confusion deepens
Rain fallin' down outta my eyes, baby
And I'm wonderin' why
The rain seems never-ending, and I'm still seeking answers
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gary Johnson
Bought this album for the cover.
Had some good stuff on it.
Really , still , love this one...rollin guitar ...!
Eric VDB
For me the cover doesn't fit wth the music, it's almost a "Hard Rock" cover, the music is not. A great record !
Kessler Montijo
Bought when released, heard "Smoking to the Big M" on KMET, Los Angeles (one time!) he has a marvelous back story and played on one Keef Hartley Band as Junior Kerr. Later as Junior Marvin was the lead guitar for Bob Marley. He went from Jamaica to England then ultimately back to Jamaica. (on U tube) I love this album, back when released it had such a wonderful different feel to it!
Kessler Montijo
Marley's Wailers......
Gary Johnson
Junior Hanson could play...!