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.
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Tank Lyrics
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Until i went and did it dawg
Took a molly couldn't breathe
Don't know how i'm living dawg
Trials of the ecstasy
But shit i know what best for me
They gone try to save the kid
But too late i'm getting old)
Until i went and did it dawg
Took a molly couldn't breathe
Don't know how i'm living dawg
Trials of the ecstasy
But shit I know what best for me
They gone try to save the kid
But too late i'm getting old uh damn
Way too late for being sober
I can feel the drugs taking over
God damn shit
When this shit is over (i don't know)
I'll bet i'll be at the top still standing
Run up on me I'll damage ya
Pour me a 4 then vanish uh (oh)
High as bitch not landing nah (let's go)
Real shit do you understand me uh
Too high i can walk off the planet uh
I gave up on looking for love
Most of that shit was dub
She told me she falling in love
Damn get yo ass up
I don't need you nah
Still i can't believe you
Pouring up my problems
Every evening Hennessy i need it
I can't breathe when i get off them drugs
Get to fighting demons
Round after round undefeated
But the fight keep going on & on
They never did believe
Until i went and did it dawg
Took a molly couldn't breathe
Don't know how i'm living dawg
Trials of the ecstasy
But shit I know what best for me
They gone try to save the kid
But too late i'm getting old uh damn
They never did believe
Until i went and did it dawg (yeah yeah)
Took a molly couldn't breathe
Don't know how i'm living dawg (couldn't breathe)
Trials of the ecstasy
But shit I know what best for me
They gone try to save the kid
But too late i'm getting old uh damn
The song "I Can't Make You Love Me" by Tank is a heart-wrenching portrayal of unrequited love. The singer is addressing their partner, asking them to be honest and to stop patronizing them. They plead with their partner to hold them close, but they know that they cannot make them love them. The singer is aware that no matter how hard they try or how much they lay their heart on the line, they cannot force someone to feel something that is not there.
The second verse reveals the singer's desperation as they close their eyes to avoid the pain of knowing they are not loved in return. They know that morning will come and they will have to face reality. The singer asks for time before finally giving up the fight to win over their beloved. The repetition of "I can't" in the outro emphasizes the hopelessness and helplessness of the situation.
Overall, the lyrics of this song are stirring and emotional. The honesty and vulnerability of the singer are relatable to anyone who has experienced unrequited love or the pain of rejection. The melody complements the lyrics perfectly, making it a truly heart-touching ballad.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn down the lights
I want the lights to be turned down because their brightness is representative of the feelings of frustration and vulnerability that I'm experiencing.
Turn down the bed
I want the bed turned down not because I want to sleep but because I feel overwhelmed by heartbreak and want some time alone with my thoughts.
Turn down these voices
The voices I hear are of doubt and fear that make me question myself and my decisions, and I want them turned down so I can find some peace of mind.
Inside my head
The voices are inside my head, and they keep reminding me of my unreciprocated love and the pain it brings.
Lay down with me
I want someone to lay down with me, not for anything romantic, but for some physical and emotional comfort.
Tell me no lies
I want whoever is laying with me to be honest and not give me false hope or make empty promises.
Just hold me close
I want to be held because it provides a sense of security and safeness that can ease the pain.
Don't patronize
I don't want to be treated like a fool, I want some genuine sympathy because I'm going through a tough time.
'Cause I can't make you love me
I realize that no matter how hard I try, I can't force someone to feel or give love to me.
If you don't
If you truly don't love me, there's nothing I can do to make you.
You can't make your heart feel
It's impossible to make someone feel something they don't, especially when it comes to love.
Something it won't
Love won't magically appear where it wasn't before, especially if the feelings of love aren't genuine.
Here in the dark
In this moment of pain and sadness, where my feelings for you are unreturned.
In this final hour
This is the last moment I will hold onto hope that you will ever love me back.
Imma lay down my heart
I'm putting my heart on the line, even though I know it will end in heartbreak.
And feel the power if you want
I'm leaving the choice of accepting my love or rejecting it up to you.
No you won't
But deep down, I know that you won't accept it, and that's okay.
I'll close my eyes
I'll try to forget that I ever loved you and that you didn't love me back.
Then I won't see
By closing my eyes, I won't have to see the reality of my unreciprocated love and subsequent heartbreak.
The love you don't feel
I can feel my love for you, but the love you don't feel back is what's causing me pain.
When you're holding me
Even when you're holding me, your lack of love for me is still evident and hurtful.
Mornin' will come
A new day will come, and I'll have to face the reality of my situation again.
And I'll do, I'll try
I'll try my hardest to move on from my unreciprocated love and find happiness elsewhere.
Just give me till then
I need some time to heal and recover from the heartbreak before I can move on.
To give up this fight
I need time to let go of the hope that you will eventually love me back, so I can stop fighting a losing battle.
'Cause I can't make you love me
I'm coming to terms with the fact that no matter how hard I try, I cannot control your feelings for me.
If you don't
If you don't love me, then I must move on and find love elsewhere.
Say you ain't gotta love
You don't have to love me if you don't want to, and I must respect that.
You ain't gotta love
You have the right to choose who you love and who you don't.
You ain't gotta love it
You don't have to love the fact that I love you, but please be respectful enough not to lead me on or give me false hope.
I can't just make you love me
No matter how hard I try or how much I want it, I cannot force you to love me.
I can't
I must accept that I cannot control other people's feelings or actions.
I can't
Even though it hurts, I must admit that I can't make you love me, and I must let go and move on.
I can't
I must stop trying to force something that is not meant to be, and focus on finding happiness elsewhere.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Wavy Tank
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