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.
These Walls
Hanson Lyrics
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And that ladder is too hard to find
I don't want to be here anymore
These roads, too hard to walk
With the things you've been saying
I don't even want to talk
I don't want to wind up on the floor
Fair amount of disbelief
These walls are killing me
I don't want to be here anymore
Speak your mind or speak your peace
I swear we're sinking deep
I don't want to wind up on the floor
I don't want to be here anymore
The sky is falling all over again
Just another dis-conclusion
Another disillusion
The sky is falling all over again
Am I losing my composure?
Way too much exposure to compromise
I can't take on these walls
You've been yelling up into the red
But you haven't heard a word I've said
I don't want to be here anymore
"Give it all I've got" can be bittersweet
You think everyone's beneath your feet
I don't want to wind up on the floor
I don't want to be here anymore
The sky is falling all over again
Just another dis-conclusion
Another disillusion
The sky is falling all over again
Am I losing my composure?
Way too much exposure to compromise
I can't take on these walls
They're too hard to climb
These walls
I can't take on these walls
I can't take on these walls
In Hanson's song "These Walls," the lyrics describe feeling trapped and overwhelmed in a difficult situation and yearning to escape it. The walls and roads are both described as "too hard" to handle, paralleling the emotional barriers that are impeding progress. The singer wants to avoid conflict and confrontation, evidenced in the line "I don't even want to talk." The repeated refrain of "I don't want to be here anymore" reinforces the desire for change and escape from their current situation. The second verse speaks to the breakdown in communication between the singer and the other person, with the line "You've been yelling up into the red but you haven't heard a word I've said." The anxiety and tension continue to build throughout the song, culminating in the line "I can't take on these walls," conveying the feeling of being trapped with no clear solution.
One interpretation of the song could be that it is about the pressures and challenges of being a celebrity, as Hanson was a popular boy band in the late 90s and early 2000s. The walls and roads could represent the trials and obstacles they faced as part of the music industry, while the line "You think everyone's beneath your feet" could refer to the way some fans may treat celebrities as objects to be worshipped rather than people with their own emotions and struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
These walls, too hard to climb
These emotional barriers are too difficult to surmount
And that ladder is too hard to find
It's hard to find the means of overcoming these barriers
I don't want to be here anymore
I don't want to keep struggling in this situation
These roads, too hard to walk
The paths forward are too challenging
With the things you've been saying
Your words are making things more difficult
I don't even want to talk
I don't want to engage in unproductive communication
I don't want to wind up on the floor
I don't want to be defeated by this struggle
I don't want to be here anymore
I want to leave this difficult situation behind
Fair amount of disbelief
I'm having trouble accepting what's happening
These walls are killing me
These emotional barriers are taking a toll on me
Speak your mind or speak your peace
Say what's on your mind or be at peace with keeping silent
I swear we're sinking deep
We're in deep trouble
I don't want to wind up on the floor
I don't want to be defeated by this struggle
I don't want to be here anymore
I want to leave this difficult situation behind
The sky is falling all over again
I'm worried that everything is going wrong
Just another dis-conclusion
Another disappointing outcome
Another disillusion
Another loss of faith in something or someone
Am I losing my composure?
Am I starting to lose control of my emotions?
Way too much exposure to compromise
I'm being pushed to give up too much of myself
I can't take on these walls
I'm not capable of overcoming these emotional barriers alone
You've been yelling up into the red
You've been expressing your anger and frustration loudly
But you haven't heard a word I've said
You're not really listening to me
I don't want to be here anymore
I want to leave this difficult situation behind
"Give it all I've got" can be bittersweet
Putting all my effort into something can be painful
You think everyone's beneath your feet
You believe you're superior to everyone else
I don't want to wind up on the floor
I don't want to be defeated by this struggle
I don't want to be here anymore
I want to leave this difficult situation behind
They're too hard to climb
These emotional barriers are too difficult to surmount
These walls
These emotional barriers
I can't take on these walls
I'm not capable of overcoming these emotional barriers alone
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON
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