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.
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Hanson Lyrics
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It's driving me crazy but I can't get over you
You were holding on and I was letting go
Looking for a love I thought I could control
All the things we said when we had a fight
Now I realize that I was wrong and you were right
But it's all right now
This is the last time baby that I let you go
This is the last time baby that I let you go
This is the last time baby that I let you
I never held you the way I'd hold you now
I wish I could change it, the way it all came down
It's killing me to know I let you get away
Holding on to all the things I didn't say
I thought I couldn't be the way you wanted me
But there is more to love than I could ever see
But it's all right now
I need you back somehow
This is the last time baby that I let you go
This is the last time baby that I let you go
This is the last time baby that I let you go
This is the last time baby that I let you go
Let's turn it around
I know that it's love that I've found
And I promise I won't let you down
This is the last time baby that I let you go
This is the last time baby that I let you go
This is the last time baby that I let you go
This is the last time baby that I let you go
Hanson's song "Let You Go" is a heartfelt ballad that touches on themes of loss, regret, and the elusiveness of love. The first stanza expresses a sense of disbelief at the singer's former partner's greatness, marveling at qualities they had never noticed before. However, despite recognizing their partner's worth, the singer had been holding back, looking for a love they could control. The chorus expresses the singer's regret at this mistake and begs their partner to come back once more.
In the second stanza, the singer expresses a profound sadness at how the relationship ended, wishing they had held their partner differently and said all the things they had held back. They realize that they had never truly seen the extent of their love's depth and complexity, leading to the relationship's initial failure. However, the chorus repeats, this time with more fervor, as the singer pleads to not let their partner go once again.
The final stanza performs a tonal shift, promising the partner that they will be better this time around and love without holding back. They declare their love, and the song ends on a hopeful note, leaving the listeners with the possibility of a beautiful, renewed love.
Line by Line Meaning
You were amazing in ways I never knew
I underestimated how great you were and it's something that I'm realizing now
It's driving me crazy but I can't get over you
Even though our relationship is over, it's still affecting me and I can't stop thinking about you
You were holding on and I was letting go
You were committed to our relationship while I was slowly ending it
Looking for a love I thought I could control
I wanted to be in control of the love we had and didn't realize that it wasn't possible
All the things we said when we had a fight
The words we exchanged during our arguments
Now I realize that I was wrong and you were right
I've come to the understanding that I was mistaken in our arguments and you were the one who was correct
But it's all right now
Things have improved and are okay now
I need you back somehow
In some way, I want to be with you again
This is the last time baby that I let you go
I won't let you leave me again after this
I never held you the way I'd hold you now
I didn't show the same level of affection towards you then as I would now
I wish I could change it, the way it all came down
I regret the way our relationship ended
It's killing me to know I let you get away
I feel terrible knowing that I let the love of my life walk away
Holding on to all the things I didn't say
I'm keeping all my emotions bottled up inside
I thought I couldn't be the way you wanted me
I believed that I wasn't able to be the person you desired
But there is more to love than I could ever see
I realize now that love is more complex than what I understood before
Let's turn it around
Let's try to make things better and move forward
I know that it's love that I've found
I've realized that I truly love you
And I promise I won't let you down
I'll make a commitment to be better and not disappoint you again
Contributed by Ella J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.