Turn Your Head Around
Tank Lyrics


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[Brabbs / Brabbs / Ward]

I can really safely say I'm glad you're still alive,
One thing they can't take away is your will to survive,
I don't, I won't believe it, I don't, I won't believe it,
They say I could not be found, this man is better off dead,
They want to turn your head around, turn your head around, turn your head around, turn your head around,
How can they leave you lying there hiding from the light,
They don't know and they couldn't care they'll be dead by tonight,
I don't, I won't believe it, I don't, I won't believe it,
They say I could not be found, this man is better off dead,
They want to turn your head around,
Turn your head around, turn your head around, turn your head around,
Someone's made a big mistake smiling through the tears,
Just how long will this thing take, I'll be, I'll be coming still,
I don't, I won't believe it, I don't, I won't believe it,




They say I could not be found, this man is better off dead, they want to turn your head around,
Turn your head around, turn your head around, turn your head around.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tank's song Turn Your Head Around express a strong sense of perseverance and the desire to stay alive against all odds. The singer expresses his joy in knowing that the person he is singing to is still alive and that they have a strong determination to survive. He also expresses his disbelief at the notion that someone would want to harm another person and leave them lying there, hiding from the light. The line "they'll be dead by tonight" suggests that the singer feels that those who wish to harm others will eventually meet their own demise.


The repetition of the phrase "I don't, I won't believe it" emphasizes the singer's disbelief that anyone would have wanted to harm the person he is singing to. The line "turn your head around" is used repeatedly throughout the song, and it is unclear whether the singer is urging the person to turn their head away from danger or urging those who wish to harm them to change their ways.


The line "smiling through the tears" suggests that the song is about someone who has been through a lot of pain and hardship but is still managing to smile and stay positive. The singer promises that he will continue to be there for the person he is singing to and that he will never give up on them.


Overall, the lyrics to Turn Your Head Around are optimistic and uplifting, encouraging listeners to never give up in the face of adversity and to always hold on to their will to survive.


Line by Line Meaning

I can really safely say I'm glad you're still alive,
I am genuinely happy that you are still alive and with us.


One thing they can't take away is your will to survive,
No external force can strip you of your inner strength and determination to keep on living.


I don't, I won't believe it, I don't, I won't believe it,
I refuse to accept or believe what they are telling me, as it goes against my intuition or knowledge of the situation.


They say I could not be found, this man is better off dead,
They want to spread false information about my whereabouts, and even insinuate that I should be dead for the sake of their narrative.


They want to turn your head around, turn your head around, turn your head around, turn your head around,
Their agenda involves manipulating and confusing you, trying to get you to change your beliefs or actions to fit their own interests.


How can they leave you lying there hiding from the light,
Their neglect or abuse has left you in a vulnerable or dark place, unable to reach your full potential or happiness.


They don't know and they couldn't care they'll be dead by tonight,
They are ignorant or indifferent to the consequences of their actions, and will face their own demise before realizing the harm they have caused.


Someone's made a big mistake smiling through the tears,
A person or group has made a grave error of judgment, trying to hide their remorse or guilt behind a facade of happiness.


Just how long will this thing take, I'll be, I'll be coming still,
Despite the obstacles or setbacks, I will keep on persevering and fighting for my goals, no matter how long it may take.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@jameshenderson3925

I can really safely say I'm glad you're still alive,
One thing they can't take away is your will to survive,
I don't, I won't believe it, I don't, I won't believe it,
They say I could not be found, this man is better off dead,
They want to turn your head around, turn your head around, turn your head around, turn your head around,
How can they leave you lying there hiding from the light,
They don't know and they couldn't care they'll be dead by tonight,
I don't, I won't believe it, I don't, I won't believe it,
They say I could not be found, this man is better off dead,
They want to turn your head around,
Turn your head around, turn your head around, turn your head around,
Someone's made a big mistake smiling through the tears,
Just how long will this thing take, I'll be, I'll be coming still,
I don't, I won't believe it, I don't, I won't believe it,
They say I could not be found, this man is better off dead, they want to turn your head around,
Turn your head around, turn your head around, turn your head around.



@eljovenfacho

I can really safely say
That you're still alive
One thing they can't take away
Is your will to survive

I know I won't believe it
I know I won't believe it
They say you can't be found
This man is better off dead

They want to turn your head around
Turn your head around
Turn your head around
Turn your head around

How can they leave you lying there
Hiding from the lights
They don't know and they couldn't care
They'll be dead by tonight

Someone's made a big mistake
I can't believe my ears
Just how long will this thing take
Give him days, months and years



All comments from YouTube:

@carloscoelho6463

Love this tune, and the trio. What a heavy sound back In 82.maybe this album cover inspired Powerwolf I think. My rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

@sleepyblade

I'll never get tired of this masterpiece

@jameshenderson3925

I can really safely say I'm glad you're still alive,
One thing they can't take away is your will to survive,
I don't, I won't believe it, I don't, I won't believe it,
They say I could not be found, this man is better off dead,
They want to turn your head around, turn your head around, turn your head around, turn your head around,
How can they leave you lying there hiding from the light,
They don't know and they couldn't care they'll be dead by tonight,
I don't, I won't believe it, I don't, I won't believe it,
They say I could not be found, this man is better off dead,
They want to turn your head around,
Turn your head around, turn your head around, turn your head around,
Someone's made a big mistake smiling through the tears,
Just how long will this thing take, I'll be, I'll be coming still,
I don't, I won't believe it, I don't, I won't believe it,
They say I could not be found, this man is better off dead, they want to turn your head around,
Turn your head around, turn your head around, turn your head around.

@malcolmgoodman3410

"they say a cure can not be found, this man is better of dead"

@warshipsatin8764

pure rock and roll of the heaviest order

@bobdelord9921

Killer band!!

@eljovenfacho

I can really safely say
That you're still alive
One thing they can't take away
Is your will to survive

I know I won't believe it
I know I won't believe it
They say you can't be found
This man is better off dead

They want to turn your head around
Turn your head around
Turn your head around
Turn your head around

How can they leave you lying there
Hiding from the lights
They don't know and they couldn't care
They'll be dead by tonight

Someone's made a big mistake
I can't believe my ears
Just how long will this thing take
Give him days, months and years

@pinkmatter4570

it says, "I DONT, I won't believe it" thats what I heard at least.

@laurenzgraffilpenstein8117

Powerful true heavy metal from the NWoBHM movement

@JMRNRS

I would like to see motörhead playing this one!

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