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.
Shellshock
Tank Lyrics
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Hated you for far too long, you're just so damn polite
You've been screaming, shouting all night long
That you we've gotta get wrecked tonight...
I don't know when to stop... I just can't get enough...Shellshock!
It's getting late in the evening, I can't wait to turn the lights out...
Come down from the ceiling, don't stop just burn me out...
I don't know when to stop, I just can't get enough...Shellshock!
But those strange things that you do... must mean I'm going mad
I don't know when to stop... I just can't get enough...Shellshock!
Those strange things that you give to me you give me...Shellshock!
The lyrics of Tank's "Shellshock" is a reflection of the singer's addiction to an individual who is both polite and chaotic. The singer admits to hating the individual for far too long but also cannot seem to get enough of them. The individual in question screams and shouts all night long, insisting on getting wrecked, which the singer seems happy to abide by. The singer is in a frenzied state, craving more and more of this person's attention and influence, describing it as "Shellshock."
As the song progresses, the singer's desperation becomes more prominent, stating that they can't wait to turn out the lights and burn out. They admit that they don't understand some of the things this person does but continues to crave them nonetheless. The repeated reference to "Shellshock" suggests a state of confusion and disorientation due to the intensity of the relationship.
Overall, "Shellshock" can be interpreted as a commentary on addiction, with the singer consumed by their desire for this person despite knowing it may not be healthy. The song highlights the conflicting emotions and behaviors that addiction can bring, such as wanting to stop but not knowing how, or craving something even though it's not fully understood.
Line by Line Meaning
Wakey, wakey...
Time to wake up and face reality
Hated you for far too long, you're just so damn polite
Resentment towards someone who is too nice or fake
You've been screaming, shouting all night long
An outburst of emotions
That you we've gotta get wrecked tonight...
Encouraging destructive behavior
I don't know when to stop... I just can't get enough...Shellshock!
Addicted to self-destructive behavior
It's getting late in the evening, I can't wait to turn the lights out...
Excitement to engage in reckless behavior under the cover of darkness
Come down from the ceiling, don't stop just burn me out...
Desire for intense and overwhelming experiences
Some of the things you do... I just don't understand
Confusion and bewilderment about the actions of others
But those strange things that you do... must mean I'm going mad
Feeling like losing one's mind because of the influence of others
Those strange things that you give to me you give me...Shellshock!
Being under someone's toxic and damaging influence
Contributed by Anthony F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dennyshoopman4397
Some kick ass party tunes there!! Many good times to this band! I saw them in 83 at the Elzer Hof Halle, Mainz, Germany with Metallica. Ride the Lightning tour.
@ironhammer8935
Ride The Lightning tour in 1983? Ride The Lightning was released in july 1984.
@Brotherhound
@Iron Hammer that was 85. doesn't matter . im jealous!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@kasebmohamed5468
It seems that they had a particularly strong impact in Germany! Most bands I've seen citing Tank as a huge influence were German speed-thrash bands, especially Sodom!
@jesserothbeind950
Ahhh great memories from this album!!
@vladdrac7364
This 1st tank album is awesome
@henry6354
I remember very well this song...awesome 🇮🇹
@javierpino9815
best nwobhm band ever!!!
@phillipanderson3335
Sweet sunrise
@Sodomizxr
YES!!!!