1) The Network i… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists by the name of The Network:
1) The Network is a 5-piece new wave and synthpunk band from California. The band consists of all three members of Green Day and two of their touring musicians. Their stage names are Fink (Billie Joe Armstrong), The Snoo (Tre Cool), Van Gough (Mike Dirnt), Captain Underpants, and Z. It should be noted that Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong's alter ego is Wilhelm Fink and Green Day drummer Tré Cool went by King Underpants in the band The Lookouts but is reportedly The Snoo in The Network. These are clues as to the identities of the individual members, and it is known for certain that the members of Green Day are in The Network. After their album Money Money 2020, The Network added a new member to the band: Balducci.
Billie Joe Armstrong dismisses Green Day's involvement in The Network as but a rumor, ostensibly for publicity purposes, even getting into a competitive argument with The Network. Although the style of music is different (new wave as opposed to Green Day's pop punk style), Armstrong's voice can be unmistakably made out on several Money Money 2020 tracks. The official Network band site claims that "Fink" put out the money for the band himself. In reality, Billie Joe Armstrong fronted the money for the band himself, and they are signed to Adeline Records, the record company he co-owns. Neither Fink/Billie Joe's or The Snoo/Tré Cool's Masks fully cover their faces, making it quite easy to discern these two members. Van Gough sings on most Network tracks in a manner similar to that of Mike Dirnt.
2) The Network from NH revives 1997 with a sound similar to Turmoil, Coalesce, Bloodlet, Deadguy and a pinch of Refused and The Blood Brothers. Incredibly spazzy, The Network features ex-Dead Water Drowning/Premonitions of War vocalist, Nate Johnson on bass/backing vocals and guest appearances by Ryan Mckenney from Backstabbers Incorporated, Guy Kozowyk from The Red Chord & Adam Dulong of Cannae.
3) The Network (1960's) Released a Psychedelic Pop single in 1968 on the Spar Label.
Cat # 306, Track A: The Boys And The Girls, Composer: Mark Charron, Producer: George Motola, Track B: Ears Of Stone.
Possibly a studio band recording in Memphis. These tracks are included on quite a few compilations. Including: Ears of Stone: 1960s Folk Country & Pop From Nash & Fading Yellow Vol. 2.
Spike
The Network Lyrics
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I just moved out my parents' house in Danville
To this wicked warehouse in Oakland.
Anyway I spent most of the day spare-changing on the avenue.
I started out in front of the Med
But everyone kept saying I looked too young and healthy
So I went up the street to the Gap where all the
Yuppie college kids shop
I scored about 10 bucks
So me and my girlfriend, you met her, she's from La Jolla
Anyway, we got some money from her parents
So we're gonna stop by because
I need a fix
What's that?
Now's not a good time?
What do you mean there's none left?
Well what the fuck dude?
If I would have known that I would have gone to Concord.
What do you mean go back to Concord then?
Dude you don't even know who you're talking to.
Don't make me get all Blackhawk on your ass.
Wait man I didn't mean that.
C'mon dude, please?
Alright man.
Wait wait wait wait
Do you know anyone that's got any?
Do you got a number?
What do you mean you won't give it to me?
I didn't call for a shitty conversation,
I called because
I need a fix
Man I got it rough
When drinking cough syrup
Just ain't enough
On and on
I'm a teenage rebel
I'm fucking bored
Mom, this is Spi, I mean Brandon.
I got kicked out of my place in Oakland.
I don't really have any place to go so
I was just wondering if I could stay with you or Grandma or something?
I don't know.
My girlfriend dumped me she moved back to La Jolla, it's kind of a drag.
I guess she's gonna go back to school or something.
Anyway call me back.
Oh, one more thing Mom,
I was wondering if I could borrow $200 because
I need a fix
I'm a teenage rebel
The Network's song "Spike" takes the form of a narrative story about a teenage rebel named Brandon, who goes by Spike. The song sheds light on the struggles that he and many others face in daily life, including financial struggles, drug addiction, and the inability to find stable living arrangements. The story follows Spike as he desperately tries to find money and drugs to satiate his addiction, and as his life slowly spirals out of control.
The opening lines introduce us to Spike, who has just moved out of his parents' house in Danville to a warehouse in Oakland. He spends most of his day panhandling on the avenue, trying to score some money so that he can buy drugs. He then talks about his girlfriend and how they got some money from her parents, but it's not enough.
The chorus of the song, which states "I need a fix" four times, illustrates the desperation that Spike feels as he tries to get his hands on drugs. The song further delves into his addiction when he talks about drinking cough syrup as a way to cope with his addiction, but it just doesn't cut it. The song's narrative ends with Spike calling his mom, asking if he could stay with her or his grandma, and asking for $200 so that he can get his fix.
Overall, "Spike" is a poignant portrayal of the struggles of addiction and the harsh realities of life for many young people today. The song provides insight into the issues that many teenagers face, highlighting the need for support and resources to help them.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey this Brandon but my friends call me Spike now
The singer, who was previously known as Brandon, now goes by Spike among his friends.
I just moved out of my parents' house in Danville to this wicked warehouse in Oakland
The singer has recently left his parents' house in Danville and moved to a warehouse in Oakland.
Anyway I spent most of the day spare-changing on the avenue
The singer spent most of the day begging for money on the street.
I started out infront of the Med but everyone kept saying I looked too young and healthy so I went up the street to the Gap where all the yuppie college kids shop
Initially, the artist begged for money in front of a medical facility, but he was told he looked too young and healthy to receive any money. He then moved to a nearby clothing store where he hoped to find more generous patrons.
I was there until about 5:30 or 6 I scored about 10 bucks so me and my girlfriend, you met her, she's from La Jolla anyway, we got some money from her parents so we're gonna stop by because
The artist managed to collect $10 from begging, and he and his girlfriend are planning to visit her parents using some extra money her parents gave them.
What's that? Now's not a good time? What do you mean there's none left? Well what the fuck dude?
The singer is frustrated that someone he contacted is not able to provide him with what he needs (potentially drugs).
If I would have known that I would have gone to Concord What do you mean go back to Concord then? Dude you don't even know who you're talking to Don't make me get all blackhawk on your ass wait man I didn't mean that C'mon dude, please? Alright man wait wait wait wait Do you know anyone that's got any? Do you got a number? What do you mean you won't give it to me? I didn't call for a shitty conversation I called because
The singer is talking to someone who allegedly has access to drugs and is trying to obtain them. However, the conversation becomes tense and the singer becomes angry and threatens the person.
Man I got it rough when drinking cough syrup just ain't enough On and on I'm a teenage rebel I'm fucking bored
The artist is having a difficult time dealing with his problems and feels unsatisfied with his current situation. He identifies himself as a teenage rebel who is fed up with boredom.
Mom, this is Spi, I mean Brandon. I got kicked out of my place in Oakland. I don't really have any place to go so I was just wondering if I could stay with you or Grandma or something? I don't know. My girlfriend dumped me she moved back to La Jolla, it's kind of a drag. I guess she's gonna go back to school or something. Anyway call me back. Oh, one more thing Mom, I was wondering if I could borrow $200 because
The artist calls his mother to inform her that he was kicked out of his place in Oakland and is seeking refuge with her or their grandmother. He also mentions his recent breakup and requests to borrow money (potentially for drugs).
I'm a teenage rebel I need a fix
The artist sees himself as a rebellious teenager who is relying on drugs to help him deal with his troubles.
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