Tankard were formed by three classmates, Andreas "Gerre" Geremia, Axel Katzmann and Frank Thorwarth. At the time, the band was known as Vortex and Avenger until the current name of Tankard was discovered by the band in a dictionary. Their first song written was called "Ray Death", a song about nuclear war and their first gig was played in a local classroom in 1983. As the band were not permitted to drink alcohol in the school, they smuggled their beer in with milk cartons. Soon after, band member Bernhard Rapprich left the band as his conservative father did not want him "hanging around with a bunch of drunks" and was replaced by Andy Bulgaropulos.
In 1984, Tankard signed to Noise Records after narrowly missing out on signing with Steamhammer during a gig where guitarist Andy Bulgaropulous made the mistake of wearing a blue sweatshirt with a deer on the front creating the wrong image and causing Steamhammer to retract their offer of a contract.
Members:
* Andreas "Gerre" Geremia (1982)- Vocals
* Frank Thorwarth (1982) - Bass
* Olaf Zissel (1994)- Drums
* Andy Gutjahr (1998)- Guitars
Former Members:
Guitars:
*Axel Katzmann (1982-1995)
*Andy Bulgaropulos (1982-1998)
*Bernhard Rapprich (1982)
Drums:
*Oliver Werner (1982-89)
*Arnulf Tunn (1989-1993)
Mon Cheri
Tankard Lyrics
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I need you my sweetheart
My heart Is full of love for you
I need you to stroke and
I need you to kiss
Lying In your arms
I can't describe this feeling I have
I want you to get and I want you to feel
Mon Cheri - I love you so
Mon Cheri - I need you my baby
Your lips like red roses
Your eyes like the blue sky
Your legs and your hair are driving me insane
I can't take a breath without you my darling
The lyrics to Tankard's song Mon Cheri are a declaration of love and passion for the subject - likely a significant other. The singer repeatedly states their need and want for the person, stating that their heart is full of love for them. They express a desire for physical intimacy, asking for caresses and kisses, and reveling in the feeling of being held by their loved one. The chorus, "Mon Cheri - I love you so, Mon Cheri - I need you my baby," emphasizes the deep affection the singer feels, using the French endearment "mon cheri" to convey their fondness.
The singer also describes their physical attraction to the person, comparing their lips to red roses, their eyes to the blue sky, and their hair and legs as driving them insane with desire. The intensity of the feelings expressed in the lyrics is further emphasized when they say, "I can't take a breath without you my darling." Overall, the song is a passionate ode to the singer's love and desire for their significant other.
Line by Line Meaning
I want you my baby
I desire your presence as my lover
I need you my sweetheart
I require your love and companionship
My heart Is full of love for you
My emotions for you are entirely filled with love
I need you to stroke and
I desire your touch to relieve my passion
I need you to kiss
I require your lips on mine for satisfaction
Lying In your arms
Being held in your embrace
And touching your skin
Feeling the softness of your skin
I can't describe this feeling I have
Words cannot express how I feel
I want you to get and I want you to feel
I want you to receive and acknowledge my affection
Mon Cheri - I love you so
My dear - I have great love for you
Mon Cheri - I need you my baby
My dear - I require your presence as my lover
Your lips like red roses
Your lips resemble red roses
Your eyes like the blue sky
Your eyes are similar to the blue sky
Your legs and your hair are driving me insane
Your legs and hair excite me, making me feel crazy
I can't take a breath without you my darling
I cannot live without you, my beloved
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS GEREMIA, AXEL KATZMANN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I dedicated this song to my girlfriend on St. Valentine and she told me it was the best song anyone has ever dedicated to her. Later that evening we made love romantically, sweetly caressing with this song playing over and over again in the background.
Agoraphobic
Tankard gone grindcore :D
Nuke
Grind thrash
Hernando Enriquez
This is the most eloquently romantic song I have ever heard.
Bierduvel
Perfect song for a romantic slow dance with you girlfriend.
Andrea Vallacchi
fuckin' awesome!!!!!
Zelazo
my girlfriend broke up with me because of this song, and i still love it more than her
IvanSorath
GRIND :D i remember back in the days when i hear this tune :D
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I NEED YOU my BABY ""!!!
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I NEED YOU MY BABE HUUU YEHAAAAAAAAA!!!