The Tank is also a pop punk band from Southern California consisting of former members of Gameface, Brown Lobster Tank, Smartbomb Ca, Welt, Align, and Big in Japan. They released the album "there is no 'I' in band" on Dr. Strange records in 1997 (which incudes a cover of Joe Jackson's 'I'm the Man') and the mini Album 'Demonstating Potential' on Does Everyone Stare records in 2001
Understand
The Tank Lyrics
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I'm in the stu with gang right now
I think this is about to be a banger
We out this bitch man
Yeah yeah, let's go
I numb the pain with the drugs I don't have real feels
Just went and copped some perks I hope these real pills
Baby please just hold my hand and please don't make it weird
We can stroll through hell together fighting all our fears
Just bring a cup of lean, so we can hit a cheers
Yeah, leave your heart at home cause you won't need it here
Yeah, leave your heart at home cause you won't need it here
Please don't tell me about no love I don't wanna hear it
I'm off drugs and she off drugs so who is gonna steer
Voices always in my head
Shit who really hear
Even though I know they there
I'm not even scared
Let's throw a party in this bitch for the fucking of the year
Like what a year it been? It's been a lot of twisted turns
But I will never bend I turn my lessons into blessings
So I always win yeah, yeah
I just hope you understand me
Money in my pockets, yeah, forever banded
I never fall in love again, forever standing
If you gon' toss around my heart, just underhand it
Life is full of questions I hope I don't fail the test
My soul is gone I'm just stuck in this flesh
They know I'm hard but they don't know I got these scars
I try to hide them but I can't
So I'm steady writing songs
I try to be the best I can
But I know I got some flaws
They tryna judge me off my past
So I'm steady ducking laws
Wait, judge me off my past? that's why I'm steady ducking laws
Yeah, you wouldn't get that bar cause you ain't go that hard
Anyways, I'm going far like i'm Brett Favre, yeah
Can't forget the firearm that's like my other arm, yeah
Trapping so damn hard I had to switch the car
My last bitch turned to feds, I had to switch my braud
Yeah, shout out to the gang them niggas not my guards
Yeah, 40 on me, that's my wand, i'll wish a nigga off, yeah
Don't get too deep up in that water you'll get lost
Yeah, my niggas hopping out like frogs
They'll leave you in the pond, yeah yeah
I numb the pain with the drugs I don't have real feels
Just went and copped some perks I hope these real pills
Feel like I'm crashing out in hell, hope Jesus grab the wheel
Baby please just hold my hand and please don't make it weird
We can stroll through hell together fighting all our fears
Just bring a cup of lean, so we can hit a cheers
Yeah, leave your heart at home cause you won't need it here
Yeah, leave your heart at home cause you won't need it here
Please don't tell me about no love I don't wanna hear it
I'm off drugs and she off drugs so who is gonna steer
Voices always in my head
Shit who really hear
Even though I know they there
I'm not even scared
Let's throw a party in this bitch for the fucking of the year
Like what a year it been? It's been a lot of twisted turns
But I will never bend I turn my lessons into blessings
So I always win yeah, yeah
I just hope you understand me
I just hope you understand me
The lyrics to The Tank's song "Understand" express the singer's struggles with emotional pain and their reliance on drugs to numb themselves. They reveal a desire for someone to understand their pain and offer them support. The singer alludes to feeling like they are in hell and hoping for Jesus to guide them through it. They ask for comfort and assurance, hoping that the person who holds their hand won't make the situation uncomfortable. The lyrics also touch on the idea of facing challenges together, with the suggestion of fighting fears while indulging in substances like lean.
The song reflects the singer's aversion to love, perhaps due to past experiences or the fear of getting hurt. They acknowledge their own flaws and strive to be the best they can be despite their scars. The lyrics suggest a sense of defensiveness and the need to protect themselves from judgment and legal issues related to their past. The singer acknowledges that some people may not fully grasp the hardships they face, dismissing them as being unable to comprehend their struggles. However, they maintain a sense of determination to succeed and turn their hardships into positive outcomes.
Line by Line Meaning
I numb the pain with the drugs I don't have real feels
I use drugs to avoid feeling pain and emotion
Just went and copped some perks I hope these real pills
I just bought some pills, hoping they are genuine and effective
Feel like I'm crashing out in hell, hope Jesus grab the wheel
I feel like my life is falling apart, and I hope for some divine intervention to save me
Baby please just hold my hand and please don't make it weird
I need someone to comfort me, without making the situation uncomfortable
We can stroll through hell together fighting all our fears
We can support each other through difficult times, facing our fears head-on
Just bring a cup of lean, so we can hit a cheers
Just bring some codeine syrup, so we can toast and celebrate
Yeah, leave your heart at home cause you won't need it here
Leave your emotions behind, as they won't be necessary in this situation
Please don't tell me about no love I don't wanna hear it
Please don't talk to me about love, as I don't want to listen
I'm off drugs and she off drugs so who is gonna steer
Both of us are no longer dependent on drugs, so who will guide us now
Voices always in my head
I constantly hear voices in my mind
Shit who really hear
Who actually listens to those voices
Even though I know they there
Even though I'm aware of their presence
I'm not even scared
I am not afraid
Let's throw a party in this bitch for the fucking of the year
Let's have a wild party to make this year unforgettable
Like what a year it been? It's been a lot of twisted turns
This year has been filled with unexpected and complicated situations
But I will never bend I turn my lessons into blessings
Despite challenges, I stay strong and find positivity in my experiences
So I always win yeah, yeah
I always come out on top and succeed
I just hope you understand me
I just hope you can comprehend my feelings and thoughts
Money in my pockets, yeah, forever banded
I always have money, continuously stacked
I never fall in love again, forever standing
I will never fall in love again, always remaining independent and strong
If you gon' toss around my heart, just underhand it
If you're going to play with my emotions, do it subtly and gently
Life is full of questions I hope I don't fail the test
Life presents many uncertainties, and I hope to overcome them successfully
My soul is gone I'm just stuck in this flesh
I feel disconnected from my true self and trapped in my physical body
They know I'm hard but they don't know I got these scars
People perceive me as strong, but they are unaware of the emotional pain I carry
I try to hide them but I can't
I attempt to conceal my scars, but it's difficult
So I'm steady writing songs
I express my emotions and struggles through my music
I try to be the best I can
I strive to be the best version of myself
But I know I got some flaws
However, I am aware that I have imperfections
They tryna judge me off my past
They attempt to criticize and evaluate me based on my past actions
So I'm steady ducking laws
Therefore, I constantly avoid getting involved in legal troubles
Wait, judge me off my past? that's why I'm steady ducking laws
Wait, they want to judge me based on my past? That's exactly why I'm continuously cautious and evading trouble with the law
Yeah, you wouldn't get that bar cause you ain't go that hard
Yeah, you wouldn't understand that line because you haven't experienced the same level of intensity or struggle
Anyways, I'm going far like i'm Brett Favre, yeah
Regardless, I am determined to go far in life, just like Brett Favre (a successful football player)
Can't forget the firearm that's like my other arm, yeah
I always carry a gun, it feels like an inseparable part of me
Trapping so damn hard I had to switch the car
I engage in illegal activities (likely drug dealing) so intensely that I had to change my vehicle to avoid suspicion
My last bitch turned to feds, I had to switch my braud
My previous romantic partner became an informant for the authorities, so I had to find a new girl
Yeah, shout out to the gang them niggas not my guards
Yeah, I acknowledge and appreciate my group of friends, but they are not responsible for protecting me
Yeah, 40 on me, that's my wand, i'll wish a nigga off, yeah
Yeah, I carry a 40 caliber gun, considering it my magical wand that I can use to make someone disappear
Don't get too deep up in that water you'll get lost
Don't get too involved or invested in risky situations, or you'll find yourself in trouble
Yeah, my niggas hopping out like frogs
Yeah, my friends are quick to act and react like frogs jumping out of water
They'll leave you in the pond, yeah yeah
They will abandon you and leave you in a difficult or dangerous situation
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Written by: Wavy Tank
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This man broke out and said "Iiiiiiiiiiif only you kneeeeeeewwwwwew how much I dooooooooooo, looooooove yoooooouuuuuu!" I flipped my desk.
@BONEQUITTA
Harsh Notes I started looking around........๐๐๐๐๐He started singing so damn good I thought the Man was in my house!!!๐๐๐"Tank are you in here boy.....stop playing games with me!"
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You do know this not an original right?
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Harsh Notes he hit us with our Queen Patti original if only you knew how how much I do you for the 20teens
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That's Dope
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Loving you