Tank Man

Doug Murphy

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A song inspired by Tank Man and what he represents even today.

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Doug Murphy

a one man show

Douglas Murphy is a passionate lyricist and storyteller whose songs blend heart, honesty, and a touch of grit. Drawing inspiration from everyday life, personal journeys, and timeless themes, his work spans genres like folk, country, acoustic rock, and modern balladry. Whether writing heartfelt love songs, nostalgic reflections, or thought-provoking narratives, Douglas focuses on lyrical depth and emotional connection. Crafted to resonate, designed for both live performance and sync licensing, and he often collaborates with musicians and AI production tools to bring his words to life with professional polish. With an ever-growing catalogue, Douglas continues to write to make listeners feel seen, understood, and moved.

Song Info

Genre

Beats • Beats General

Charts

Peak #34

Peak in subgenre #12

Author

Douglas Murphy/AI

Rights

2026

Uploaded

February 09, 2026

Track Files

MP3

MP3 8.2 MB • 320 kbps • 3:35 minutes

Meta Data

Samples

No samples, loops, or splices

BPM

Beat

Other

Vocals

Male

Character

Energy

relaxed, cool

high-energy

Danceable

coffee-place

dancefloor

Positivity

dark, sad, angry

happy

Appeal

unique

radio-friendly

Story behind the song

Inspired by thinking about Tank Man the fellow who stood in front of a tank in protest. We could learn from him now.

Lyrics

Tank Man
(c) 2026 - Douglas Murphy

Got into a debate
’bout the state of the world
’bout the ground that we gained
and the flags that were burned

Voices talking past us
everybody sure
Truth bent into pieces
nobody pure

We can argue all night
say we’ll see who’s right
But when the road runs out
we choose then what we’re about

There are things that we can do
to fix our little corner
Small hands still can stop a tank
There are things that we can do
to fix our little corner
Take a stand
Stand in front of that tank

It’s easy to look away
say, That’s not my fight
Say, I’m just getting by
say, I’ll think about it tonight.

But power keeps rolling
when nobody’s there
History keeps moving
like it doesn’t care

You don’t need a crowd
You don’t need a plan
Just the nerve to stand still
like a single man

There are things that we can do
to fix our little corner
Courage don’t come from 
rank
There are things that we can do
to fix our little corner
Take a stand
Stand in front of that tank

No gun in your hand
no flag unfurled
Just a body saying. No
to the weight of the world

One step in the street
heart beating fast
A moment like this
can outlive the past

There are things that we can do
to fix our little corner
Even if your voice shakes
There are things that we can do
to fix our little corner
Look power in the face

Take a stand
Stand in front of that tank

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