Emergency
Tank Lyrics


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Got a lady on the line
Screamin' 'bout what she need, oh
I done got this call a thousand times
I'm leaving, rushing to see, ooh

I got the sirens on
(I'm running every light)
She says she's home alone
(I'm needed in her life)
Until I get there girl
Stay on the line

It's an emergency
I'm rushing there to handle mine
It's an emergency
'Cause we ain't got a lot of time

I gotta save her, if I'm any later
Somebody might get there before me
Emergency, that 911's for me
Emergency

When I got there, put her on the floor
She leakin' but she still breathin', ooh
Give her mouth to mouth a little more
Repeat it to show her I mean it, oh

I think I know what's wrong
(Lemme turn off all the lights)
She won't be here for long
(If I don't get this right)
Girl, I just can't lose you
So hold on, please

It's an emergency
I'm rushing there to handle mine
It's an emergency
'Cause we ain't got a lot of time

I gotta save her, if I'm any later
Somebody might get there before me
Emergency, that 911's for me
Emergency

It's a good thing that you called me when you did
'Cause you were slowly fading and wasn't gon' make it
I'm your doctor, see, these tools I'm working with?
For me to operate, I need you to be naked

I can feel your heartbeat, uh, uh, oh
Beatin' like it's so deep, uh, uh, oh
Give up on you never
I'll make it better

It's an emergency
I'm rushing there to handle mine
It's an emergency
'Cause we ain't got a lot of time

I gotta save her, come any later
Somebody might get there before me




Emergency, that 911's for me
Emergency

Overall Meaning

The song "Emergency" by Tank is a story of a man who gets a call from his lady who is in a state of desperation and needs him urgently. He rushes to her side with the sirens on to find her leaking, and although she is still breathing, he knows he must act fast in case she fades away. Throughout the song, Tank is urging her to hold on while promising to take care of her as he tries to fix her condition. The chorus repeats the message of the urgency of the situation and Tank's commitment to saving her life.


The lyrics also express a sense of determination and responsibility as the singer of the story tries to rescue his lady. The line "I gotta save her, if I'm any later, somebody might get there before me" implies a sense of urgency with time being of the essence. The use of medical terms such as "Mouth to mouth" and "doctor" add to the themes of responsibility, and Tank's determination to address the situation. The song's theme is that love requires one to be there for each other in times of need, even during the most intense emergencies.


Line by Line Meaning

Got a lady on the line Screamin' 'bout what she need, oh
The singer received a phone call from a woman who is in distress and is desperately seeking his help


I done got this call a thousand times I'm leaving, rushing to see, ooh
The singer is accustomed to receiving such calls and is rushing to help the woman in need


I got the sirens on (I'm running every light) She says she's home alone (I'm needed in her life) Until I get there girl Stay on the line
The singer is driving to the woman's house with his emergency sirens on and is asking her to stay on the line until he arrives


It's an emergency I'm rushing there to handle mine It's an emergency 'Cause we ain't got a lot of time I gotta save her, if I'm any later Somebody might get there before me Emergency, that 911's for me Emergency
The situation is an emergency and the artist is rushing to help the woman because he fears that someone else may arrive before him and not be able to provide the necessary help


When I got there, put her on the floor She leakin' but she still breathin', ooh Give her mouth to mouth a little more Repeat it to show her I mean it, oh
The woman is in critical condition when the artist arrives, and he performs first aid by administering mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to help her breathe


I think I know what's wrong (Lemme turn off all the lights) She won't be here for long (If I don't get this right) Girl, I just can't lose you So hold on, please
The singer believes he knows what's wrong with the woman and is taking measures to ensure that he can help her. He pleads with her to hold on and not give up


It's a good thing that you called me when you did 'Cause you were slowly fading and wasn't gon' make it I'm your doctor, see, these tools I'm working with? For me to operate, I need you to be naked
The singer is grateful that the woman called for help when she did because she was on the brink of death. He also reveals that he needs her to be naked to perform medical procedures to save her life


I can feel your heartbeat, uh, uh, oh Beatin' like it's so deep, uh, uh, oh Give up on you never I'll make it better
The artist can feel the woman's heartbeat and is encouraged to know it's strong. He promises to never give up on her and will do everything in his power to make her better


It's an emergency I'm rushing there to handle mine It's an emergency 'Cause we ain't got a lot of time I gotta save her, come any later Somebody might get there before me Emergency, that 911's for me Emergency
The situation continues to be an emergency, and the artist reiterates his urgency to get the woman the help she needs before it's too late




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Durrell Babbs, Jerry N Franklin, Robert N Newt, J. N Valentine

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Comments from YouTube:

@marcusbackstrom7107

I swear this dude is underated.. he always makes hits and writes them for other people too..

@jamesrobinson8646

H didn’t write this song it be song by other singers since the 80’s

@kanayonwosu

Tank is so talented. He's not getting the recognition he needs. His songs touch my heart

@annestewar1412

+Kanayo Nwosu And he is FFUIIINNEE!!!!....lol

@kanayonwosu

+Ann Estewar Yes he is. Oh Lord

@lawrenceriitano1835

+Kanayo Nwosu I agree totally with you,Β  he had an incredible voice.

@annestewar1412

Lawrence Riitano​ "had? He's not dead. ..lol

@marshellsmith2224

I was saying the same thing to myself when I saw this video!!

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@ThePrettypoison88

I really wish Tank could get the accolades he so deserves. This man's talent is sooooooo underrated! This is true R&B....ill forever be a huge Tank fan!!!!!!

@blacknproud.podcast

Tank is so underrated that you don't understand why his music really has me all up in my feelings!

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