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.
The Walk
Hanson Lyrics
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Where nothing is seen
A tightrope is strung to his heel
And high on the walk
He's down on one knee
He waits for the slow of the breeze
Oh, wow, look at him now on his feet
High up in the sky
And every moment extends endlessly
It feels as though time isn't moving
And every second, one breath not to breathe
I watch as he moves to the beat
Well, I'm on the floor
I watch from my seat
I watch as he sways with the trees
And slowly he moves, but so elegantly
I'm more on the edge of my seat
On the tightrope
Everything's bare
All that there is is from here to there
On the tightrope
The goal is quite clear
Don't lose yourself in your fear
Everyone waits on the walk
Some are long and some small
But all of them tall
Everyone must make a choice
Will I go for it all and possibly fall?
The tightrope is thin
I could possibly win on the walk
Well, high on the walk
The tightrope it bends
And nobody knows where it ends
To win or to lose
You're all on your own
Everyone must be alone
On the tightrope
Everything's bare
All that there is is from here to there
On the tightrope
The goal is quite clear
Don't lose yourself in your fear
In "The Walk" by Hanson, the lyrics illustrate a person walking on a tightrope high up in the sky. The first verse paints a picture of a person deep in the woods, walking a tightrope that's strung to his heel. The lyrics highlight the excitement and wonder of watching the tightrope walker, as he waits for the slow of the breeze. The chorus plays with the idea of time, where every moment seems to extend endlessly and every second feels like one breath not to breathe. The second verse reveals the observer is sitting down, watching as the tightrope walker moves elegantly and sways with the trees. The bridge describes a scene of people waiting on the walk, some long and some small, but each person ultimately alone and having to make a choice. The tightrope is described as thin, and the lyrics encourage the listener not to lose themselves in fear.
The lyrics of this song are a beautiful metaphor for life. The tightrope symbolizes the journey of life, balancing the risks we must take to achieve our dreams. The tightrope walker's courage and grace highlight the importance of perseverance in the face of uncertainty. The lyrics encourage the listener to choose between the fear of falling or going for it all, even if it means we might fall.
Line by Line Meaning
Well deep in the woods
In a secluded place, far from civilization
Where nothing is seen
In an area where there is no sight of anything or anyone
A tightrope is strung to his heel
A person has tied the tightrope to his foot
And high on the walk
He is walking high up in the air
He's down on one knee
He kneels down while on the tightrope
He waits for the slow of the breeze
He waits for the wind to calm before continuing
Oh, wow, look at him now on his feet
He stands up on the tightrope and moves forward
High up in the sky
He is walking in the sky, at a great height
And every moment extends endlessly
Each second feels like an eternity
It feels as though time isn't moving
Time seems to have stopped
And every second, one breath not to breathe
Every moment is critical and requires full attention
I watch as he moves to the beat
I observe his rhythmic movements
Well I'm on the floor
I am on the ground, watching from below
I watch from my seat
I am seated and observing from a distance
I watch as he sways with the trees
I see him moving back and forth like the trees around him
And slowly he moves, but so elegantly
He moves slowly, but with grace and poise
I'm more on the edge of my seat
I am excited and nervous, on the edge of my seat
On the tightrope
A narrow rope that requires balance to walk on
Everything's bare
There are no safety nets or supports
All that there is is from here to there
The only thing that exists is the distance between the two ends of the tightrope
The goal is quite clear
The objective of walking on the tightrope is evident
Don't lose yourself in your fear
One should not become consumed by their fear or anxiety
Everyone waits on the walk
People are anticipating him to walk on the tightrope
Some are long and some small
Some tightropes are long while others are shorter
But all of them tall
All tightropes are at a great height
Everyone must make a choice
Everyone has to decide whether or not to take on the challenge
Will I go for it all and possibly fall?
Should I take the risk of walking the tightrope and potentially failing?
The tightrope is thin
The rope is not very thick, and therefore requires great balance to walk on
I could possibly win on the walk
There is a chance of succeeding if one is determined and careful
The tightrope it bends
The rope may stretch and sway under the weight of the person walking on it
And nobody knows where it ends
The end of the tightrope is not visible
To win or to lose
The outcome of walking the tightrope is uncertain
You're all on your own
One must rely only on oneself to complete the challenge
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON
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