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.
Heavy Artillery
Tank Lyrics
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Yeah It's breaking out all over the world and like flies they're dropping
Invading here would be absurd but once they start there's no stopping
There's no use holding your head in your hands it won't go away
Soon you'll wake up and you'll be a man that's what the handbook says these are your orders, you must obey
Heavy Artillery, Heavy Artillery,
Tank's "Heavy Artillery" is a song that comments on the inevitability of war and the sense of duty that soldiers feel in response. The lyrics begin by describing the spread of war throughout the world, using the image of flies dropping to evoke a sense of chaos and destruction. The line "invading here would be absurd" acknowledges that war is not always welcome or logical, but the next line ("once they start there's no stopping") suggests that it is almost inevitable once it has begun.
The second verse shifts the focus to the individual soldier, suggesting that fighting in a war is an experience that forces one to grow up quickly ("soon you'll wake up and you'll be a man"). The line "that's what the handbook says these are your orders, you must obey" highlights the sense of duty and obligation that soldiers feel, both to their country and to their comrades. The repetition of the phrase "heavy artillery" throughout the song reinforces the idea of war as a destructive force that cannot be ignored.
Overall, "Heavy Artillery" is a sobering reminder of the reality of war and the toll it takes on both individuals and societies as a whole.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah It's breaking out all over the world and like flies they're dropping
The situation of war and destruction is expanding globally and rapidly, and the people are falling like flies.
Invading here would be absurd but once they start there's no stopping
Despite the fact that it seems unreasonable to invade this place, once the enemy starts attacking, they will not be easily stopped.
There's no use holding your head in your hands it won't go away
It's pointless to be passive and hopeless about the situation, as it will not simply disappear without action.
Soon you'll wake up and you'll be a man that's what the handbook says these are your orders, you must obey
You will soon be awakened to the realities of war and must become a responsible adult, as instructed, you must follow orders.
Heavy Artillery, Heavy Artillery
The powerful weapons and machinery of war, such as artillery, will be necessary to combat the enemy and defend against the ongoing threats of war.
Contributed by Sarah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Antoine Turcotte
Yeah It's breaking out all over the world and like flies they're dropping
Invading here would be absurd but once they start there's no stopping
There's no use holding your head in your hands it won't go away
Soon you'll wake up and you'll be a man that's what the handbook says these are your orders, you must obey
Heavy Artillery, Heavy Artillery, Heavy Artillery
Too bad, too bad they got what they wanted without even trying
I'm so glad, so glad the signals got busted without someone dying
There's no use holding your head in your hands it won't go away
Soon you'll wake up and you'll be a man that's what the handbook says, these are your orders, you must obey
It's breaking out all over the world and like flies they're dropping
Invading here would be absurd but once they start there's no stopping
There's no use holding your head in your hands it won't go away
Soon you'll wake up and you'll be a man that's what the handbook says these are your orders, you must obey
Heavy Artillery, Heavy Artillery, Heavy Artillery
Wojtek zet
Masterpiece. It might look like a heresy, but for me this song means more, than Bohemian Rhapsody!
Zane Goodeker
That's not heresy that's Based.
Laurenz Gräff Ilpenstein
It's for you. That's great. I really enjoy TANKs earlier output a lot. Queen always has some good music
FloLorm
Haunter of the Dark i agree
Carlos Coelho
This song was made for me. I was once an Artillery Man the time this came out. Masterpiece song, album. Great trio⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.
mike b
This has always been one of my favorite songs. what a riff!! "It's breakin out"!!
Piirakka Liisa
This album kicks ass. Only 2 mediocre songs and even those are not bad \n/
Rodrigo Ponce
¡HEAVY FUCKIN' METAL!🖤🤘
Stevie Perez
Best song by Tank in my opinion
J Christie
Goood stuff! Heavy Artillery. One of the best!