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.
And Then We Heard the Thunder
Tank Lyrics
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To the scene of the accident a car lies broken at the side of the road
Someone trapped inside but who will know a gas line's broke, it's on fire
It will explode debris falls from the sky the sheer force, the sheer power
It mystifies we all have a time to die but it's time to say goodbye...
And then we heard the thunder so loud it shook the ground
And then we heard the thunder such an awesome sound
The wreck is still burning Detroit metal, twisted and bent
We just stand and watch and cry with remorse, we cower
Under dangerous skies we all have a time to die but it's time to say goodbye...
And then we heard the thunder so loud it shook the ground
And then we heard the thunder such an awesome sound
Tank's song And Then We Heard the Thunder tells the story of a severe and deadly storm. The storms referred to in the first verse primarily refer to tornadoes, which are characterized by their devastating power and short but intense duration. The lines "someone trapped inside but who will know" speak to the unpredictable and chaotic nature of these storms, with a sense of helplessness and uncertainty in a time of crisis. The following lines describe the force of tornadoes: "debris falls from the sky the sheer force, the sheer power, it mystifies." Tornadoes continue to mystify scientists and storm chasers, who dedicate their lives to studying and understanding these destructive phenomena.
The chorus, "And then we heard the thunder so loud it shook the ground, And then we heard the thunder such an awesome sound" reinforces the sense of awe and danger associated with severe weather. Thunder is often heard during storms, but the emphasis on the thunder's intensity drives home the power of the storm that the singer is witnessing. This section of the song serves to highlight the sense of awe and respect that humans are forced to acknowledge in the face of nature's immense force.
The final verse addresses the aftermath of the storm, describing a burning car and the loss of life: "The wreck is still burning Detroit metal, twisted and bent. There's no point returning as those inside are heaven sent." The mournful tone of the section, including the line "we just stand and watch and cry with remorse, we cower," speaks to the tragic and haunting impact of natural disasters. At the end of the song, the message is clear: while humanity tries to control and understand the world around them, there are forces both beautiful and devastating that remain beyond our ability to fully comprehend.
Line by Line Meaning
Tornado's a coming mother nature's main event storm chasers running
A devastating tornado is approaching, the most significant natural disaster, and people are trying to flee from it.
To the scene of the accident a car lies broken at the side of the road
At the roadside, there is a badly damaged car.
Someone trapped inside but who will know a gas line's broke, it's on fire
There might be a trapped person inside the car, but nobody knows for sure due to the ruptured gas line that's currently on fire.
It will explode debris falls from the sky the sheer force, the sheer power
The car is expected to explode, and debris is raining down from the sky due to the strong force of the impact.
It mystifies we all have a time to die but it's time to say goodbye...
It's bewildering how death can come upon anyone at any time, and now it's time to bid farewell.
And then we heard the thunder so loud it shook the ground
Suddenly, the thunder was heard so loudly that it shook the ground.
And then we heard the thunder such an awesome sound
The sound of thunder was amazing to hear, and it left a deep impression.
The wreck is still burning Detroit metal, twisted and bent
The car wreckage is still on fire, made of twisted and disfigured metal, just like how Detroit once was.
There's no point returning as those inside are heaven sent
There is no need to go back to the wreck as the people who were inside are no longer with us and have gone to heaven.
We just stand and watch and cry with remorse, we cower
All we could do was stand and watch with regret and fear, unable to do anything about the situation.
Under dangerous skies we all have a time to die but it's time to say goodbye...
Amidst this perilous weather, death is inevitable for all, and it's now time to say goodbye.
And then we heard the thunder so loud it shook the ground
Once again, the thunder was heard with such intensity that it caused the ground to shake.
And then we heard the thunder such an awesome sound
The sound of the thunder was tremendous and awe-inspiring, leaving an indelible impression on those who heard it.
Contributed by Daniel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kain Nosgoth
Oh man, could this be any more 80's? Those incredibly chunky riffs, the steady bass and drums...Tank is a severely underrated band and they truly deserve their place among their NWOBHM peers as well as the newer times. Algy ward will always be my man, and in my heart Tank will always be him and the two Brabbs brothers. That said, all I have to say is this is one awesome song.