Hanson was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He started learning guitar at four years old and by the age of 13 formed the emo/indie rock band M.I.J. Seven years later the band released a 7", an EP and a full album on Caulfield Records.
He began a solo career in 2003 and was signed to Kill Rock Stars Records after sending in an unsolicited demo tape. He has since released three albums for the label, Son in 2003 and Jeff Hanson in 2005. His third album for Kill Rock Stars titled Madam Owl was released on August 19 2008. Hanson's solo albums were recorded at Presto! Recording Studios.
Since 1996 Hanson resided in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Hanson was found dead on June 7, 2009, in his St. Paul apartment, which he had moved into a few days earlier. The cause was mixed drug toxicity.
Laughing at Nothing
Jeff Hanson Lyrics
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Seeing tonight taking me down below you
Just say it all because you already know
How it could be with me along and wandering
Keep it in mind that I'll never change
I'm stuck with myself and the world around me
Staring with eyes that melt me away
Based on these lyrics, it seems that the singer is addressing someone who used to care about them, but has since moved on. The singer is acknowledging that this person doesn't care about them anymore and that they are being taken down by it. However, the singer is also stating that this person already knows what it could be like to have the singer in their life, wandering and exploring different things.
The singer then goes on to say that they will never change, implying that they are who they are and that they are stuck with themselves and the world around them. The phrase "staring with eyes that melt me away" suggests that the singer may be vulnerable and easily affected by the world around them. They may feel like they are caught in a day that isn't clear, struggling to find direction or purpose.
Overall, these lyrics seem to convey a sense of longing and regret. The singer is pining for someone who has moved on from them, but is also resigned to the fact that they can't change who they are or the circumstances they find themselves in. The dreamy and ethereal quality of the music only adds to this sense of wistfulness.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you don't care about anymore
I am aware that you are no longer interested in me
Seeing tonight taking me down below you
The thought of you being with someone else is breaking me down
Just say it all because you already know
Please be honest with me as you already know the truth
How it could be with me along and wandering
Imagine how wonderful it would be if we were together, exploring the world
Keep it in mind that I'll never change
Please understand that I cannot change who I am
I'm stuck with myself and the world around me
I feel trapped in my own skin and this harsh reality
Staring with eyes that melt me away
I look at you and my heart feels like it's melting
I'm caught in a day not so clear
I am stuck in a confused state, unsure of what tomorrow may bring
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