There are at least two artists which have used the name Hanson
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.

Voice in the Chorus
Hanson Lyrics

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All this time
Ive been bearing it alone
Never had a single doubt in my mind
You passed me by
When I was barely hanging on
But you were there when I was doing just fine

Caroline

Gonna take your own advice
Won't think twice
Because you are not worth my time

'Cause you'll be there waiting when I'm back on top
And you'll be there saying you gave me what I've got

You're just another voice in the chorus
You're just another voice in the chorus
Singing, just another voice in the chorus
Say you knew it all along

You're just another voice in the chorus
You're just another voice in the chorus
Singing, just another voice in the chorus
Bet you knew it all along

Tell me where you have been all this time,
Caroline

Big surprise
You're the last one to arrive
And the first to cut in line
Sacrifice
Something you don't know about
But something I can't get around
In my life

'Cause you'll be there waiting when I'm back on top
And you'll be there saying you gave me what I've got

But you're just another voice in the chorus
You're just another voice in the chorus
Singing, just another voice in the chorus
Say you knew it all along

You're just another voice in the chorus
You're just another voice in the chorus
Singing, just another voice in the chorus
Bet you knew it all along

Tell me where you have been all this time,
Caroline
Ooo

Woah woah
Woah woah
Woah woah
Woah woah

'Cause you've never really known
Until you're all on your own
And the words come out all wrong
Oh you've never really known
Oh you never really know
Til its dark and its cold
There's no one to call you home
Oh you've never really known
Your true colors will be shown
When you're out all alone
And everything comes out all wrong
When you find it you will know

Oh oh

You're just another voice in the chorus
You're just another voice in the chorus
Bet you knew it all along

Woah woah
Woah woah

Woah woah
(Knew it all knew it all knew it all along)

Overall Meaning

The song "Voice in the Chorus" by Hanson tells a story of betrayal and false friendship. The singer has been going through tough times, but their supposed friend Caroline has not been there for them. When things start to look up, Caroline shows up, trying to take credit for the singer's success. But in the end, the singer realizes that Caroline is not worth their time, and her voice is just another one in the chorus, insignificant and forgettable.

The lyrics use a lot of metaphors and imagery to convey the emotional weight of the situation. The chorus, "You're just another voice in the chorus," implies that Caroline is not unique or special, but just one of many people trying to take credit for the work of others. The line, "Sacrifice, something you don't know about, but something I can't get around in my life," suggests that the singer has been doing a lot of hard work and making sacrifices to get where they are, which Caroline does not appreciate or understand. The bridge, with its evocative language about darkness and true colors, emphasizes the idea that Caroline's true nature is revealed when things get tough, and that she cannot be trusted.

Overall, the song seems to be about the importance of true friendship and the dangers of false friends who try to take advantage of people. The lyrics are emotionally powerful, and the music has a driving beat and catchy melodies that underscore the message of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

All this time Ive been bearing it alone Never had a single doubt in my mind You passed me by When I was barely hanging on But you were there when I was doing just fine
I have been alone this whole time, but I never doubted myself. When I was struggling, you ignored me, but when I was doing well, you suddenly appeared.

Caroline Gonna take your own advice Won't think twice Because you are not worth my time
Caroline, I will take your advice, but I won't even think twice about it because you are not worth my time.

'Cause you'll be there waiting when I'm back on top And you'll be there saying you gave me what I've got
You will be there when I succeed, claiming that you were the reason for my success.

You're just another voice in the chorus You're just another voice in the chorus Singing, just another voice in the chorus Say you knew it all along
You are just one of many people who claimed to have known about my success all along.

Tell me where you have been all this time, Caroline
Caroline, where have you been all this time when I needed help?

Big surprise You're the last one to arrive And the first to cut in line Sacrifice Something you don't know about But something I don't get around In my life
It's not surprising that you are the last one to show up but you are the first one to receive credit. You don't know the meaning of sacrifice, but it is something I cannot avoid in my life.

Tell me where you have been all this time, Caroline Ooo
Caroline, tell me where you have been when I needed you.

'Cause you've never really known Until you're all on your own And the words come out all wrong Oh you've never really known Oh you never really know Til its dark and its cold There's no one to call you home Oh you've never really known Your true colors will be shown When you're out all alone And everything comes out all wrong When you find it you will know
You have never truly known the struggle until you experience it on your own. When you have nobody to rely on, you will understand it. Your true colors will be revealed, and you will know what it feels like to have everything go wrong.

You're just another voice in the chorus You're just another voice in the chorus Bet you knew it all along
You are just one of many people who claimed to have known about my success all along.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON

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