1) TNT is a hard rock band… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 11 artists called TNT.
1) TNT is a hard rock band formed in Trondheim, Norway in 1982, by vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dag Ingebrigtsen , guitarist Ronni Lé Tekrø , bassist Steinar Eikum and drummer Morten "Diesel" Dahl . They released their self-titled debut album the same year — their only album that features Norwegian lyrics — and got a hit with the single "Harley Davidson". In August 1983 Morty Black replaced Steinar Eikum on bass, and the following year American vocalist Tony Harnell became TNT's new frontman, making his debut on their album Knights of the New Thunder with the temporary stage name Tony Hansen. That line-up recorded one more album, Tell No Tales in 1987, before "Diesel" Dahl decided to quit one year later, after some turbulent times within the band. Tell No Tales - as co-written by Dahl - produced TNT's biggest hit, the single "10,000 Lovers (In One)".
Kenneth Odiin became TNT's new drummer, but recorded only one album with the band, Intuition in 1989, before he left. His replacement was John Macaluso, who played on the albums "Realized Fantasies" and "Three Nights in Tokyo" (both released in 1992). The same year they decided to take a break, choosing to focus on various solo projects. In 1996 the compilation "Till Next Time" was released, and Tony Harnell, Ronni Le Tekrø and Morty Black reformed TNT with drummer Frode Hansen. That line-up recorded two albums, Firefly in 1997 and Transistor in 1999.
In 2000 Morten Diesel Dahl came back to TNT, 12 years after he left. The band started working on their new album "My Religion", which was released in 2004. Months after the album release, Morty Black decided to quit, and Sid Ringsby took his place for the following concerts.
TNT's new studio album, All The Way To The Sun was released in the fall of 2005. A single, "Sometimes" was released on July 25th, but was only available in Norway. The same year Victor Borge replaced Sid Ringsby as their live bassist.
Tony Harnell left the band in April 2006 for both personal and professional reasons, although he is collaborating with iMagic Films and producer Darren Paltrowitz on a live DVD featuring his performance with the band in Madrid, Spain from April 1, 2006. The DVD is intended to be released in Japan in August 2006 and elsewhere in the world in September 2006.
TNT are still alive and kickin' - and are proud to introduce the new man behind the mic: Singer Tony Mills from Birmingham, England. Tony Mills is one of Europe's most respected hard rock singers, mostly known for his work with UK Melodic Rock act Shy and his solo artiste releases of recent years. Tony has worked along side such names as Cinderella, Dokken, Cozy Powell, Meatloaf, The Sweet and many more and will add a new and exciting dimension to TNT as the band enter a new era. It is an unbelievable coincidence that Mills' band Shy were already booked to support TNT at the Polar Festival on June 30 in Storsteinnes, Norway before Harnell's departure. This concert for TNT will be fronted by the ex-vocalist Tony Harnell as a farewell show for him.
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2) TNT was a grindcore band from Kranj, Slovenia.
3) TNT is a rock band from Porto Alegre, Brazil. Theiy first appeared on the compilation "Rock Grande do Sul" in 1986, recorded along with four other local bands, and recorded their self-titled debut album in 1987, achievieng national success and gaining a strong local follow. The band went through varios formations, but the most known members were Márcio Petracco, Luis Henrique Tchê Gomes, Nei Van Sória and Flavio Basso - the last two of them disbanded early and went on to form another classic local rock band named the Cascavelletes.
The cult that was created around these two groups originated what is now called "Rock gaúcho", 'gaúcho' being the noun for inhabitants of Rio Grande do Sul, and is still a strong influence for today's groups like Faichecleres, Identidade or Sapatos Bicolores.
4) TNT is a Romanian pop/dance band.
5) TNT is a hardstyle act, a collaboration between Technoboy and Tuneboy. TNT stands for "Technoboy 'N' Tuneboy".
6) TNT is a Hungarian pop (in the beginning Hip-Hop) band.
7) TNT is a project of Tadd Mullinix and Todd Osborn (better known as Dabrye and Soundmurderer) centered around the Roland TB-303.
8) TNT was a swiss punk band from Zürich, founded in 1978 they where active until the end of the 80s. There most famous hit was "Züri brännt" (Zürichs burning).
9) TNT was a NWOBHM band who released a single ("Back on the road/Rockin' the night") on Neat Records in 1984.
10) TNT was a rock band based in Bradford, created at it's University which were active between 2006 and 2009. The band released a charity single called 'Scream Out' in May 2007 and recorded an EP in 2009 called 'Cleaning Your Mega Hate Scream' streaming on the band's Myspace. The band disbanded in August 2009 after each group member went their separate ways.
11) TNT is an working class Greek rapper performing solo and as a member of the group Rationalistas.
Wide Awake
TNT Lyrics
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But more than anything I don't believe in time
All we need is freedom from the lie
That we'll get old and frail and then probably die
We can walk on water if we believe it
We can dance on fire and we can breathe it
There is no great mystery if we'd
Only look to see just what is there
Wide awake everything's in technicolor
All the energy exploding in my eyes
Dead asleep in downward spiral falling
I tripped the light and saw the magical was true
We can walk on water if we believe it
We can dance on fire and we can breathe it
There is no great mystery if we'd
Only look to see just what is there
Open up and let it through if you really
Want it to then just be here
We can walk on water if we believe it
We can dance on fire and we can breathe it
There is no great mystery if we'd
Only look to see just what is there
What is there?
The lyrics of TNT’s “Wide Awake” speak to the power of belief and the limitations we place upon ourselves through our perceptions of time and age. The opening lines express hope in eternal life, but more than that, a disbelief in the constraints of time. The belief is that we can be free of the lies that we tell ourselves, that we will grow old and frail, and eventually die. Instead, the song suggests that by holding onto these fears and limitations, we hold ourselves back from our true potential.
The song implores us to believe in our ability to do the seemingly impossible; to walk on water, dance on fire, to be wide awake and see the world in technicolor. The imagery here is one of expansiveness, of breaking free from the confines of ordinary life and stepping into a reality where the impossible is possible. This is reinforced in the line “there is no great mystery if we’d only look to see just what is there”, suggesting that the world is full of wonder if we open our eyes and take the time to see it.
The bridge of the song is a call to action, asking us to be present in the moment if we truly want to experience all that life has to offer. “Open up and let it through if you really want it to then just be here”. This is the crux of the song’s message; that we have the power to create our own reality, but we must be present and aware to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe you and I will live forever
The singer has hope and faith that their relationship will last forever.
But more than anything I don't believe in time
The concept of time is insignificant to the singer's relationship with their partner.
All we need is freedom from the lie
The 'lie' refers to the societal belief that everyone will age, weaken, and eventually die.
That we'll get old and frail and then probably die
The singer rejects the idea of aging, weakening, and dying that is often accepted by society.
We can walk on water if we believe it
The singer believes that anything is possible if one has faith and confidence in themselves.
We can dance on fire and we can breathe it
The singer is emphasizing the power of their belief and the idea that anything can be accomplished if one believes it strongly enough.
There is no great mystery if we'd Only look to see just what is there
The singer suggests that often people overlook the beauty and magic of life, and if we simply pay attention and observe it, it's not as mysterious.
Wide awake everything's in technicolor
When the singer is 'wide awake,' they see the world for all its vibrant colors and energy.
All the energy exploding in my eyes
The singer is overwhelmed by the energy and excitement of the world they're seeing.
Dead asleep in downward spiral falling
The singer contrasts their wide-awake state with being 'dead asleep' and feeling like they're spiraling downward.
I tripped the light and saw the magical was true
The singer experienced a moment of clarity where they saw that the magical and fantastical things they believed were actually true.
Open up and let it through if you really Want it to then just be here
The singer is encouraging listeners to be open to new experiences and opportunities.
What is there?
The singer poses a rhetorical question asking listeners to reflect on the world around them and see its beauty and magic.
Contributed by Lila S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kngscb
TNT are the GREATEST Rock band in our time!!!!! Meaning 1984-NOW!!!!
@jasen1971
Definitely underrated band
@juliegogola4647
Out of anything Tony does, I'll always love TnT better than anything else.
@juliegogola4647
Damn, chills AND tears. I was so lucky to grow up in the 70's and 80's. Very few bands today are this good. Ghost, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Foo Fighters, all great bands that are favorites of mine. I must admit that solo Tony hasn't appealed to me. AND that video and song where Tony sings "Northern lights" really softly while he cuddles with his (then) new wife, I hated it, too soft and mushy, what was he even thinking? ANYWAY, Tony is a great vocalist and Tony + TNT equals great music. The solo stuff in MY opinion is boring.