There are mutliple artists with this name:

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.

if You Dream
Tank Lyrics

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I never thought the sun would shine my way
All I've known is empty promises and pain
I need a way out or some type of escape
So I take refuge in this place

Even though the road to glory seems long
The fire in me could win a marathon
Believe there's nothing you can't overcome

If you dream, then you can do anything
If you dream, you're halfway to destiny
If you dream, dream the impossible
If you dream, cause a dream's unstoppable

I could've gave up a long time ago
Though the door I need to get through will always close

Storms and Rain everywhere I go
But I don't give up cause I know

Even if they say you just can't win
Believe you can go where you've never been
And you can fly high with the strength of all your friends

If you dream, then you can do anything
If you dream, you're halfway to destiny
If you dream, dream the impossible
If you dream,
cause a dream's unstoppable

Dream
That you can fly,
Dream
That you can climb
Dream
A mountain, all you gotta do is just
Dream
That you can win,
Dream
With Confidence
Dream
To the very end cause dreamers become champions
Dream
Until it's real,
Dream,
Don't let them kill your
Dream
The fight still is in you, all you gotta do is
Dream,
Just keep the faith,
Dream,
Don't ever break
Don't let it slip away cause all you gotta do

Even though the road to glory seems long
The fire in me could win a marathon
Believe there's nothing you can't overcome

If you dream, then you can do anything
If you dream, you're halfway to destiny
If you dream, dream the impossible
Dream, then you can do anything
Dream, you're halfway to destiny
Dream, dream's unstoppable

Dream, dream, dream
Dream, dream, dream

Dream, dream, dream
Dream, dream, dream

Overall Meaning

Tank's "If You Dream" is a motivational song with lyrics that aim to inspire listeners to not give up on their dreams. The song starts with a contemplative tone as the singer reflects on his past experiences of promises and pain, and seeks an escape from his current circumstances. However, he finds solace by taking refuge in his dreams. He acknowledges that the road to success seems long and challenging, but he also recognizes that the fire in him can propel him towards his goals. The lyrics encourage listeners to believe in themselves, overcome obstacles, and pursue their dreams relentlessly.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the power of dreaming. It encourages listeners to dream big, believe in the impossible, and have faith that they can achieve anything they set their hearts to. The repetitive use of the word 'dream' reinforces the importance of having a powerful and consistent vision of success that can lead to the actualization of that success.

Overall, the song's message is uplifting and inspiring, portraying the idea that it's never too late to chase your dreams and that the power lies within you.

Line by Line Meaning

I never thought the sun would shine my way
I never expected good things in my life.

All I've known is empty promises and pain
My past has been full of disappointment and suffering.

I need a way out or some type of escape
I feel trapped in my current situation and need to find a way to change it.

So I take refuge in this place
I find comfort in this particular space or activity.

Even though the road to glory seems long
Achieving my goals will be difficult and will take a lot of time and effort.

The fire in me could win a marathon
I have a strong drive and determination to succeed.

Believe there's nothing you can't overcome
I have faith that I can conquer any challenge.

If you dream, then you can do anything
Having a dream or goal can motivate you to achieve anything.

If you dream, you're halfway to destiny
Having a dream is the first step towards fulfilling your destiny.

If you dream, dream the impossible
Don't limit yourself when it comes to dreaming; anything is possible.

If you dream, cause a dream's unstoppable
Dreams are powerful and can't be stopped by anyone or anything.

I could've gave up a long time ago
I could have given up on my dreams a long time ago.

Though the door I need to get through will always close
Opportunities may be limited and fleeting, but I won't let that discourage me.

Storms and Rain everywhere I go
I face difficulties and obstacles wherever I turn.

But I don't give up cause I know
I won't let these obstacles defeat me because I have hope.

Even if they say you just can't win
People may tell you that you can't succeed, but you shouldn't let that discourage you.

Believe you can go where you've never been
Believe in yourself and push yourself to try new things and explore new places.

And you can fly high with the strength of all your friends
Having supportive friends can help you achieve great things and soar to new heights.