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.
Turn It Up
The Network Lyrics
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There's more than the floor, there's the sky, Spirituality?
Maybe, who knows, time to get free.
I care about you even if you don't give a shit about me
That's what love is.. It's not just built for two,
It's built on a future, one we might not get through.
Strangers & brothers & beggars & sisters,
Hipsters, Quipsters, Quadrophonic tricksters
Vanity sucks, enough said.. Instead.. Instead..
Let's talk about violence. Let's talk about ignorance.
Why don't we talk about prejudice. Go back to school fool.
You're a fool.. Believe it, but you can relieve it.
Do what you got to do.. Say what you got to say.
Mix it in the middle.. Let everybody play. Mix it up.
Do what you got to do.. Say what you got to say.
Mix it in the middle.. Let the piano play.
One thing is for certain, it's curtains if we keep flirtin' fate &
hurtin' with hate. Time to grow up, get real, come on
We can ressurect the world by the lights early dawn
What so proudly we hail at twilights' last gleaming
"This victory belongs to the finest fighting force this nation has ever seen in it's history" (George Bush)
Tonight it's alright, you can groove
Tomorrow you wake up, you can't move
cause the weight of the world gets too much to hold
You need somebody when the night grows too cold.
Do what you got to do.. Say what you got to say.
Mix it in the middle.. Let everybody play. Mix it up.
Do what you got to do.. Say what you got to say.
Mix it in the middle.. Let evertbody play. Mix it up.
Drugs, That's a life of glamour
Comes crashing on your hopes like a ball-peen hammer
Get rich quick, sure.. End up dead on a curb
or be alive like a ghost in a drive-by suburb
Pressure.. That's the lesson here
control enough people you can have a career
That's a beaten road, it's tired, it lacks imagination
We got mass on sunday, but no mass communication
My dream.. knowledge is no pipe dream
Money makes the world go around? Full blown hype dream
Do what you got to do.. Say what you got to say.
Mix it in the middle.. Let everybody play. Mix it up.
Do what you got to do.. Say what you got to say.
Mix it in the middle.. Let evertbody play. Come on.
What's holdin' up the party
A brand new state of affairs in the department of arty
Congressman got your tounge?
Well a bumpin' new rhythm has just begun.
Story 'bout a greedy girlie, she was named Lisa
Left her man for a gold-plated Visa
Made the right moves, had the world in her fist
but the kiss of her poor boy she sure missed
She didn't Mix it Up.. Rich & poor, young & old.
black & white, wrong & right.. Here comes the night
"What happened to her boyfriend?"
He believed the commercials that said drink beer, get laid
but at closin' time he was alone, he didn't get paid.
Last night his lover was a razorblade..
The Network's song Turn It Up is a commentary on society and its issues. The song starts by talking about opening the door to reality and acknowledging that there is more to life than just what's on the surface. The lyrics suggest that spirituality is one way to break free from reality and care about others. The line "That's what love is.. It's not just built for two, It's built on a future, one we might not get through" implies that love is about more than just a romantic relationship and it's about looking towards the future.
The song then addresses issues of violence, ignorance, and prejudice. The lyrics suggest that these problems can be solved by education and that people need to "get real" and take responsibility for their actions. The song also suggests that the weight of the world can be too much to bear alone and that we need each other to get through difficult times.
Towards the end of the song, The Network also touches on issues of class and the dangers of materialism. The lyrics suggest that mixing up different groups of people is the way forward, and that we should not let money and social status divide us.
Overall, the song is a call for unity and social responsibility, and it advocates for people to work together to create a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
Open the door, hinged on reality
Let's face the truth for once
There's more than the floor, there's the sky, Spirituality?
Life is not just about the physical, there might be more to it
Maybe, who knows, time to get free.
It's time to let go and enjoy life
I care about you even if you don't give a shit about me
Love is about giving without expecting anything in return
That's what love is.. It's not just built for two,
Love is not limited to two people, it's bigger than that
It's built on a future, one we might not get through.
Love is about building a shared future, even if there's a chance it might not work out
Strangers & brothers & beggars & sisters,
We are all equal, regardless of our status in life
Hipsters, Quipsters, Quadrophonic tricksters
We all have our quirks and differences, but that's what makes life interesting
They don't care about your hair, the issue is dead, over & out.
People shouldn't care about superficial things, let's move on
Vanity sucks, enough said.. Instead.. Instead..
Vanity is pointless, let's focus on what really matters
Let's talk about violence. Let's talk about ignorance.
It's time to tackle the big issues in life
Why don't we talk about prejudice. Go back to school fool.
We need to educate ourselves and overcome our biases
You're a fool.. Believe it, but you can relieve it.
We can acknowledge our mistakes and learn from them
Do what you got to do.. Say what you got to say.
Be true to yourself, don't hold back
Mix it in the middle.. Let everybody play. Mix it up.
Let's embrace our differences and collaborate
One thing is for certain, it's curtains if we keep flirtin' fate &
We need to stop taking risks if we want to survive
hurtin' with hate. Time to grow up, get real, come on
It's time to let go of our anger and become mature
We can ressurect the world by the lights early dawn
We can make the world a better place if we work together
What so proudly we hail at twilights' last gleaming
Let's celebrate what we stand for, even in challenging times
"This victory belongs to the finest fighting force this nation has ever seen in it's history" (George Bush)
We should recognize the contributions of others, not just our own
Tonight it's alright, you can groove
It's okay to enjoy life
Tomorrow you wake up, you can't move
Sometimes life can be tough
cause the weight of the world gets too much to hold
Life can be overwhelming at times
You need somebody when the night grows too cold.
We all need support from others, especially in tough times
Drugs, That's a life of glamour
Using drugs is not as glamorous as it might seem
Comes crashing on your hopes like a ball-peen hammer
Drug use can destroy your life
Get rich quick, sure.. End up dead on a curb
Trying to get rich quick can have dire consequences
or be alive like a ghost in a drive-by suburb
We can choose to be alive and present, or just exist
Pressure.. That's the lesson here
We need to learn how to handle pressure
control enough people you can have a career
Manipulating others to achieve success is not worth it
That's a beaten road, it's tired, it lacks imagination
Following the same path as others can be boring and uninspired
We got mass on sunday, but no mass communication
We might go to church, but we're not communicating with each other
My dream.. knowledge is no pipe dream
We should pursue knowledge and education
Money makes the world go around? Full blown hype dream
The belief that money is everything is overrated
What's holdin' up the party
What's stopping us from having fun?
A brand new state of affairs in the department of arty
Let's introduce some new and fresh ideas
Congressman got your tounge?
Are you too afraid to speak out?
Well a bumpin' new rhythm has just begun.
It's time to shake things up
Story 'bout a greedy girlie, she was named Lisa
Let me tell you a story about someone who was greedy
Left her man for a gold-plated Visa
She chose money over love
Made the right moves, had the world in her fist
She was successful in her pursuit of money
but the kiss of her poor boy she sure missed
But she realized that she was missing something important
She didn't Mix it Up.. Rich & poor, young & old.
She didn't embrace diversity and collaboration
black & white, wrong & right.. Here comes the night
We need to accept that life is not always clear-cut
"What happened to her boyfriend?"
What happened to the person she left for money?
He believed the commercials that said drink beer, get laid
He fell for the advertising that promised a good time
but at closin' time he was alone, he didn't get paid.
But in the end, he was left with nothing
Last night his lover was a razorblade..
He turned to self-harm as a coping mechanism
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAN EDWARD REED, BRION JAMES
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