Drive a tank

Dreams of Power: Unveiling the Meaning Behind Maybebop's 'Drive a Tank'
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Lyrics

Back in school I was a real hot stud

Reflecting on being popular in school.

With muscles XXL

Describing a muscular physique.

But the others thought my name was mud

Others had a negative perception of the person.

And made my school days hell

Experienced a challenging time during school.

Only CND or Greenpeace would

Only activists like CND or Greenpeace were respected.

Impress these infidels

Expressing disdain for those who didn't appreciate activism.

So I kept my temper hidden very well

Successfully hiding frustration and anger.


I demonstrated and remonstrated

Engaging in demonstrations and arguments for human rights.

For human rights I took a stand

Took a principled stand for human rights.


Yet I wanted to drive a tank

Expressing a desire to operate a military tank.

A big green army tank

Specifically wanting a big green army tank.

The real thing, no child's prank

Emphasizing the desire for a real tank, not a toy.

Just wanted to drive a tank

Reiterating the genuine desire to drive a tank.


After school I wanted to

Expressing a desire for post-school excitement.

Have fun and kick some ass

Wishing to have fun and be assertive.

But again restraint came over me

Experiencing self-restraint even in recreational settings.

I was cool at recess

Being cool and composed during recess.

I refused to serve, declined in style

Refusing military service with style.

"The army makes me scream

Expressing aversion to the army.

The league of nations is my

Having a dream aligned with the League of Nations.

One and only dream" soon I got a real deal:

Transitioning to a role related to delivering meals.

I brought the meals on wheels

Reflecting on a mundane and unfulfilling job.

But that was dumb and dull and stank

Highlighting the dissatisfaction with the current situation.


I just wanted to drive a tank

Reiterating the desire to drive a tank.

A big green army tank

Specifically wanting a big green army tank.

The real thing, no child’s prank

Emphasizing the desire for a real tank, not a toy.


Now and then when I was on tour

Reflecting on entrepreneurial experiences during tours.

I was quite the entrepreneur

Being resourceful and creative during tours.

I put something in the meat pies

Admitting to tampering with food, causing hospitalization.

And they all were hospitalised

Transitioning to a nursing profession after the incident.

After that I became a nurse

Expressing dissatisfaction with geriatrics nursing.

Geriatrics, that was much worse

Breaking the law by acquiring a power saw.

Which is when I've broken the law

Reflecting on breaking the law and the consequences.

'cause I bought a power saw

Acquiring a power saw for undisclosed reasons.


Sometimes I feel lonely, but for sure

Expressing occasional loneliness but denying being a ladies' man.

I’m not a ladies' man

Dreaming of finding someone who shares the desire to drive a tank.

I dream of someone who will say to me: "I can

Desiring a partner who encourages driving a tank.


Drive a tank!" for once just drive a tank

Reiterating the desire to drive a tank.

Then shit will hit the fan drive a tank

Expecting chaos and excitement when driving a tank.

At last just drive a tank

Expressing anticipation and eagerness to drive a tank.

Then shit will hit the fan

Foreseeing dramatic consequences when driving a tank.

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