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.
Don't Walk Away
Tank Lyrics
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I wish she would, your fat blanket mother
She growls and roars like thunder
A mouth so big, the eighth world wonder
She wants me to throw her daughter away
And pick her up instead...
Don′t walk away (Don't walk away)
Yes another cunning plot, to get me under her covers
Dior stockings and nothing on top
She ain't like a normal mother
I wish I was a million miles away
So I can′t hear her say...
Don′t walk away (Don't walk away)
Don′t walk away (Don't walk away)
Don′t don't walk away
Don′t don't walk away
Don't don′t walk away
When will this dreadful nightmare end?
I really don′t want another
That fat blanket woman drives me round and bend
How can you get lower when hell is in the gutter
I wish I was a million miles away
So I can't hear her say...
Don′t walk away (Don't walk away)
Don′t walk away (Don't walk away)
Don′t walk away (Don't walk away)
Don't walk away (Don′t walk away)
Tank's song "Don't Walk Away" is about a man who is in a relationship with a woman whose mother he hates. The first verse talks about how the mother is very loud and obnoxious, and is always trying to get the man to leave her daughter and be with her instead. He describes her as a "fat blanket mother" and makes a reference to her being buried six feet under, indicating how much he dislikes her. The chorus is a plea for his girlfriend not to leave him, as he doesn't want to have to deal with her mother alone.
The second verse continues with his frustration towards the mother, as he describes her attempts to seduce him with fancy lingerie and stockings. He says that she is not like a normal mother, and wishes she was far away so that he doesn't have to hear her constantly pressuring him to leave her daughter. The chorus repeats, emphasizing his desperation for his girlfriend to stay with him.
The final verse shows how the man is at his breaking point, and wishes for the nightmare to end. He doesn't want to deal with the mother anymore, as she is driving him crazy. He feels as though he can't sink any lower, suggesting that being with her is akin to being in hell. The chorus repeats one last time, conveying his fear of losing his girlfriend.
Overall, the song is a commentary on how a difficult mother-in-law can ruin a relationship, and how it's important to fight for love even when faced with challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Get down six feet under
I want you to go away
I wish she would, your fat blanket mother
I wish your mother was not so horrible
She growls and roars like thunder
She is very loud and angry
A mouth so big, the eighth world wonder
She speaks very loudly and has a large mouth
She wants me to throw her daughter away
She wants me to break up with her daughter
And pick her up instead...
And be with her instead
Don't walk away (Don't walk away)
Please don't leave me
Don't walk away (Don't walk away)
Please don't leave me
Yes another cunning plot, to get me under her covers
She has a plan to trick me into sleeping with her
Dior stockings and nothing on top
She is wearing expensive stockings and no clothes on top
She ain't like a normal mother
She is not a typical mother
I wish I was a million miles away
I want to be far away from this situation
So I can't hear her say...
So I don't have to listen to her
Don't don't walk away
Please don't leave me
Don't don't walk away
Please don't leave me
Don't walk away (Don't walk away)
Please don't leave me
Don't walk away (Don't walk away)
Please don't leave me
When will this dreadful nightmare end?
When will this terrible situation be over?
I really don't want another
I don't want to go through this again
That fat blanket woman drives me round and bend
His mother is driving him crazy
How can you get lower when hell is in the gutter
Things cannot get any worse
So I can't hear her say...
So I don't have to listen to her
Don't walk away (Don't walk away)
Please don't leave me
Don't walk away (Don't walk away)
Please don't leave me
Don't walk away (Don't walk away)
Please don't leave me
Don't walk away (Don't walk away)
Please don't leave me
Writer(s): Mark Brabbs, Peter James Brabbs, Alasdair Ward
Contributed by Daniel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.