1) Tank (stylized as … Read Full Bio ↴There are mutliple artists with this name:
1) Tank (stylized as TANK) is the name of two British heavy metal bands, both of which stem from a band formed in 1980 by Algy Ward (ex-The Saints, ex-The Damned). The band's brand filthy metal was loved by both punk and metal fans. The original band is known as part of the new wave of British heavy metal movement. Tank was often compared to Motörhead as both bands were trios fronted by singing bassists, and played a loose, almost punk-styled metal music with often colourful lyrics. Lemmy, of Motörhead, helped them get their first record deal, and "Fast" Eddie Clarke was picked as producer for their debut album, "Filth Hounds of Hades". Heavily influenced by bands like Motörhead, they were a productive force of the NWOBHM movement, and are still making music in the 21st century. After legal and creative disputes, Algy Ward led one version of the group while guitarists Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans led the other (Tucker/Evans Tank).
2) Tank is the stage name of an American R&B singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, Durrell Babbs.
Tank was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 1, 1976 and he was raised in Clinton, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. Tank took an instant interest in singing and playing the piano, partially due to his alliance to religion — his cousin directed the church choir and helped the aspiring vocalist foster his singing talent from an early age. His stage name comes from his chiseled physique. A multi-sport athlete in high school, he had the opportunity to play college football. However, Tank decided to focus on music, and his talent eventually led him to an opportunity to sing background vocals for Ginuwine during one of Ginuwine's tours. Next, he found himself singing with Aaliyah and then Blackground Records founder Barry Hankerson, and his son (and company president) Jomo Hankerson took notice, offering Tank the opportunity to become a solo artist. In 2001, Tank realized his ambitions, seeing his debut album, Force of Nature, released to a national audience. This LP rendered the Top 10 R&B ballad, "Maybe I Deserve".
The next year, Tank released his second album, One Man. The single of the same name had chart success as well. He also co-produced the smash hit single "One Minute Man" by Missy Elliott in 2002.
Tank has also made a name for himself as a producer and writer, working with artists such as Dave Hollister, Marques Houston, Omarion, Jamie Foxx, Donell Jones, Monica among others. Along with The Underdogs, he has worked with many different artists over the years and was also a contributor to the score of the film adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls, in which he also had a cameo.
Tank sold what was to be the lead single to his 3rd album, "I Luv Dem Girls", to Marques Houston who renamed it "Strip Club" (this song appears on Marques Houston's 3rd solo album "Veteran"). Tank has recently worked on Kelly Rowland's second album Ms. Kelly on the tracks "The Show" (a duet with Tank himself) and "Ghetto" featuring Snoop Dogg. "Ghetto" is also set to be the album's second single.
Tank released his 3rd solo album entitled "Sex, Love & Pain" on May 15, 2007. The first single of this album is "Please Don't Go". Tank has also formed a group with Ginuwine and Tyrese named TGT. Their first single will be a remix of "Please Don't Go", with an international tour entitled "The Shirts Off Tour" and search for a fourth member to follow.
Tank, along with Tyrese, are set to perform in West Oakland at the Paramount Theater on November 2, 2007.
3) Tank Taiwanese (呂建中), is a talented singer composer. TANK was said to be the next big thing after David Tao, Lee Hom and Jay Chou for his talent in composing songs, singing and dancing. Before releasing his debut album, TANK was already well known through his composed songs for S.H.E. Besides that, he was also known through his songs, 三國戀 (Romance in the 3 Kingdom) and 給我你的愛 (Give Me Your Love) which both are the ending themes for two famous Taiwan drama series. TANK also is the spokesperson for computer game, "激戰" (GuildWars) and composed a song for the game.
Since then, "TANK" had became one of the most popular keyword among new artists to be searched in search engines.
While TANK was choosing songs to be fitted to his debut album, he had uploaded several songs and had set a poll on wretch.cc to be listened by his friends and let them vote for songs to be fitted in his new album. To his surprise, thousands of fans came to his blog to listen to his songs.
TANK's debut album, Fighting 生存之道 (Fighting, The Law of Living) is a fusion of Hip Hop, RnB, Rock and traditional Chinese music. The album has been on the Taiwan album sales chart (G-music chart) number 1 spot for 3 weeks beating Tank's own idol, A Mei, Guang Liang and Rainie Yang. He is now still charting in G-music chart and his album has sold over 100,000 copies in Taiwan to date.
4) Tank was also a project by the German producers Christopher von Deylen and Sören Schnakenberg. They produced 5 electronic music tracks and made a few remixes for other artists.
5) Tank is one of the many names under which Guy Blakeslee (Entrance) releases music.
6) Tank is a french melodic death metal band formed in 2007. They define their music as "tank metal". They only released a self-titled EP in 2007, featuring two songs : Tank and Brothers in Arms.
Line-Up:
Raf - Vocals
Symheris - Lead Guitar
Edd - Rhythm Guitar
Olivier - Bass
Reno - Drums
7) Tank is a South Korean rapper, and singer. He is best known for his song 159cm.
Stormtrooper
Tank Lyrics
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Why does everybody laugh? They just won't understand
When she walks down the street why they're tearing apart a poor broken heart
She's the nicest woman you could meet, she don't know what he's supposed to be fighting for
She don't know that it's the last thing he'll say to this world
He fell in love with a stormtrooper, He fell in love with a stormtrooper,
He fell in love with a stormtrooper, He fell in love with a stormtrooper
He's always spewing his guts out, he knows it won't stop. He always gets the bottle but not the last drop
He don't know what he's supposed to be fighting for
He don't know that it's the last thing he'll say to this world you but you
He fell in love with a stormtrooper, He fell in love with a stormtrooper,
He fell in love with a stormtrooper, He fell in love with a stormtrooper... Yes he did, yes he did
Why does everybody laugh? They just won't understand
When she walks down the street why they're tearing apart a poor broken heart
She's the nicest woman you could meet, she don't know what he's supposed to be fighting for
She don't know that it's the last thing he'll say to this world
He fell in love with a stormtrooper, He fell in love with a stormtrooper,
He fell in love with a stormtrooper, He fell in love with a stormtrooper
The song "Stormtrooper" by Tank is a heartfelt tribute to the sacrifices made by soldiers during times of war. The lyrics describe the way people misunderstand soldiers and how they fall in love with the most unlikely people. The opening lines ask, "Why does everybody laugh? They just won't understand." This could be interpreted as how civilians don't understand the gravity of the situation these soldiers are facing. They don't understand the trauma and hardships they have to endure every single day.
The song continues with the description of a woman who appears to be breaking the heart of the soldier. The lines, "When she walks down the street why they're tearing apart a poor broken heart, She's the nicest woman you could meet," suggest that the woman is not intentionally trying to hurt the soldier, but her actions are tearing him apart. He fell in love with a stormtrooper, meaning he fell in love with someone who is also enlisted in the military. It's possible that he fell for her because he found someone who understands what he is going through.
The song also touches on the struggles of addiction that many soldiers face after returning from war. "He's always spewing his guts out, he knows it won't stop. He always gets the bottle but not the last drop," suggests that the soldier is struggling with alcoholism as a way to cope with his emotional pain. Overall, the song is a poignant commentary on the struggles soldiers face during war and the sacrifices they make for their country.
Line by Line Meaning
Why does everybody laugh? They just won't understand
People mock him for something he deeply cares about, but they don't comprehend his reasons for it.
When she walks down the street why they're tearing apart a poor broken heart
The woman he loves faces ridicule and harassment from others, causing him pain.
She's the nicest woman you could meet, she don't know what he's supposed to be fighting for
The woman he loves is innocent and kind, but unaware of the violence and conflict he is engaged in.
She don't know that it's the last thing he'll say to this world
She is not aware that his participation in the conflict may lead to his death, and that their love may end tragically.
He fell in love with a stormtrooper, He fell in love with a stormtrooper, He fell in love with a stormtrooper, He fell in love with a stormtrooper
He has developed strong feelings for a person on the opposing side of a conflict, leading to an emotionally complex situation.
He's always spewing his guts out, he knows it won't stop. He always gets the bottle but not the last drop
He suffers from PTSD and turns to alcohol to cope, but cannot fully escape the traumatic memories and experiences.
He gets out of the sun and the enemy lines but no one knows what he does between the landmines
He is involved in clandestine operations that are not well known, even among his own comrades.
He don't know what he's supposed to be fighting for
He is experiencing a crisis of conscience and is uncertain about the ultimate motives behind the conflict.
He fell in love with a stormtrooper, He fell in love with a stormtrooper, He fell in love with a stormtrooper, He fell in love with a stormtrooper... Yes he did, yes he did
His feelings for the woman on the opposing side are difficult to reconcile with his duty and loyalty to his own cause.
Why does everybody laugh? They just won't understand
The people around him continue to deride him for his love for an enemy combatant, without comprehending the emotional turmoil it causes him.
When she walks down the street why they're tearing apart a poor broken heart
The hostility directed towards his lover is also directed towards him, causing him further heartbreak.
She's the nicest woman you could meet, she don't know what he's supposed to be fighting for
Despite their opposing sides, he recognizes the inherent goodness and kindness of his lover and struggles to reconcile that with the violence of their situation.
She don't know that it's the last thing he'll say to this world
He faces the possibility of death every day and is acutely aware that his love for her may lead to his own demise.
He fell in love with a stormtrooper, He fell in love with a stormtrooper, He fell in love with a stormtrooper, He fell in love with a stormtrooper
Despite the difficulties and complexities of their situation, his feelings for her remain strong and unshakeable.
Contributed by Lauren P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@liamhayes1628
I'm stuck on one lyric.
"He gets out of the soddies of the enemy lines"
"But no-one know what he does between the landmines."
It's that first line. Soddies were houses made from grass sods. I'm thinking they might have made bunkers out of them too.
(He Fell In Love With A) Stormtrooper
Why does everybody laugh at that woman in the scarf
When she walks down the street?
Why they're tearing apart a poor broken heart
She's the nicest woman you could meet
She don't know what he's supposed to be fighting for
She don't know that it's the last that he'll see of the world
He fell in love with a stormtrooper
He fell in love with a stormtrooper
He fell in love with a stormtrooper
He fell in love with a stormtrooper
He's always spewin' his guts out, but he hopes it won't stop.
He always gets the bottle, but not the last drop
He gets out of the soddies of the enemy lines *********** PROBLEM LINE **************
But no one knows what he does between the landmines
He don't know what he's supposed to be fighting for
He don't know that it's the last thing he'll see of the world
He fell in love with a stormtrooper
He fell in love with a stormtrooper
He fell in love with a stormtrooper
He fell in love with a stormtrooper
Yes he did, yes he did
Why does everybody laugh at that woman in the scarf
When she walks down the street?
Why they're tearing apart a poor broken heart
She's the nicest woman you could meet
she don't know what he's supposed to be fighting for
She don't know that it's the last that he'll see of the world
He fell in love with a stormtrooper
He fell in love with a stormtrooper
He fell in love with a stormtrooper
He fell in love with a stormtrooper
@elmjojokes7782
R.i.p. Algy Ward
@scotty193
Tank was Support for Motorhead when I was a kid.....they where brilliant
@robh1333
Songs like this are so great to hum and sing to yourself. Great production on this album. Classic riffs and songwriting.
@robinhannon3488
How is this song not a huge hit? 😮
It's awesome!!!
@acdcking1234
I love this song and album 🤘
@pyrogian
play all day n still love it
@GriefTourist
My honour is my loyalty.
@xanderroth1672
Meine ehre heist treue
@vinaymulukutla358
Classic and Prime NWOBHM Awesomeness!
@laurenzgraffilpenstein8117
Heavy TANK riff.. Strong voice