With Your Life
Tank Lyrics


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[Ward / Tucker]

They say they can't stop me laughin' (HaHaHa) and that I've gone insane
Am I on something not to remember my own name I can't hurt nobody (nobody)
When I'm in this pain
Cause when they turn out the lights the nightmare begins can't wait another day
And a lonely year if nothing else I will die in here
I can't help anybody it's done all myself
But as long as it makes you happy
I'll try and kill myself
With your life you'll pay for this [x4]
Because you were such a sweet thing
I couldn't help myself
Cause you gave me the one thing
I ain't got from nobody else inside there's nobody something I couldn't hide
Cause when they found the next body
Is when they burned me inside as I pray to the holy one
Despite of my health
But as long as it will make you happy
I'll try and kill myself with your life you'll pay for this [x8]

It distresses me to no end
But I'm still alive
And you make sure you go straight to heaven
Cause hell's around the bend
With your life you'll pay for this [x8]

With your life [x4]





With your life you'll pay for this

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tank's song "With Your Life" tell the story of someone who is in a lot of pain, both physically and emotionally. They feel like they're going insane and that they're on something that makes them forget their own name. They can't hurt anyone else while they're in this state of pain, but they also can't help anyone else either. The only thing they can do is try to end their own life, just to make the person they love happy.


The love interest in this song is described as a sweet thing who gave the singer something they couldn't get from anyone else. However, this person also seems to be the reason behind the singer's pain and desire to die. The lyrics suggest that the singer has killed people in the past and will continue to do so, presumably because of their love for this person. The repeated line "With your life you'll pay for this" implies that the singer is willing to do anything to keep their love happy, even if it means sacrificing their own life and taking the lives of others.


Overall, the lyrics paint a dark and disturbing picture of a deeply troubled individual who is driven by their love for someone to commit terrible acts. It's a haunting portrayal of the darker side of love and how it can drive people to do unspeakable things.


Line by Line Meaning

They say they can't stop me laughin' (HaHaHa) and that I've gone insane
People think I'm crazy because I can't stop laughing, maybe because I'm on something and can't even remember my name


Am I on something not to remember my own name I can't hurt nobody (nobody)
I'm not myself, I can't hurt anyone even if I wanted to, and I can't remember my own name


Cause when they turn out the lights the nightmare begins can't wait another day
I experience a nightmare when it's dark, and I can't wait any longer to escape this pain


And a lonely year if nothing else I will die in here
I've been alone for a year, if nothing changes, I'll die here


I can't help anybody it's done all myself
I can't rely on anyone, I have to do everything myself


But as long as it makes you happy I'll try and kill myself
I'm willing to sacrifice myself to make you happy, even if it means I have to kill myself


With your life you'll pay for this [x4] Because you were such a sweet thing I couldn't help myself Cause you gave me the one thing I ain't got from nobody else inside there's nobody something I couldn't hide Cause when they found the next body Is when they burned me inside
You'll pay for what I'm willing to do for you because you were kind to me and gave me something nobody else has. But deep down, there's something dark inside of me that I can't hide, and they'll only discover it when they find another body, and I'll be burned alive


as I pray to the holy one Despite of my health But as long as it will make you happy I'll try and kill myself
Despite my poor physical health, I continue to pray and believe that I'm doing what makes you happy, even if it means taking my own life


With your life you'll pay for this [x8] It distresses me to no end But I'm still alive And you make sure you go straight to heaven Cause hell's around the bend
You'll suffer the consequences of my actions, and it disturbs me greatly, but I'm still alive. You need to ensure you go to heaven because I believe hell is waiting around the corner


With your life [x4] With your life you'll pay for this
You'll have to pay with your life for what I'm willing to do for you




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@korgulltheexecutioner9780

Rest In Peace Algy,thanks for the music

@ThisCreepingLife

Such a great band, criminally underrated, they have TONS of great songs /hits/80's anthems. Use to listen them a lot in high school, good memories. I have all the albums

@SuperSmith

ThisCreepingLife it's such a shame, there was undoubtedly a lot more potential in this band.

@TheBraulio7850

This band ROCKS!!

@Gorflank

Such a pure song

@thywarhag1131

May that iron never rust......

@JDJD666JD

Best band ever.

@ironhammer8935

I can't get that chorus out of my head.

@ThrashIsBack100

fuckin classic. Pure nwobhm.

@JDJD666JD

TANK

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