Perspectives

Perspectives is the name of The Network Man’s next album. It’s about history, technology, leadership and behaviors. Sometimes we all need a little perspective.
Out of Control (Higgledy Piggledy)
The Oxford English Dictionary defines Higgledy Piggledy as “In Confusion or Disorder”. The term was first used in 1598, and remains quite relevant, even today.
Lyrics
The President says it’s all ya ya ya
And his helpers, they are always ga ga ga
The followers simply go bah bah bah
But those in the know say nah nah nah nah (repeat)
Kings and Queens say it’s all for you
Those at the top, they say it’s all true
Turn on the news, and there’s nothing new
But those in the know say we’re all through (repeat)
Higgledy Piggledy, it’s out of control
Higgedly Piggedly, it’s out of control
Higgledy Piggledy, it’s out of control
Out of control, out of control…..
A sportsman says a bunch of wrong things
Fans are asking what good this brings?
Sports is a tune that everyone can sing
So what’s all this? There’s no game bell ring (repeat)
Spin doctors spinning a million r-p-m
Folks can’t begin to keep up with them
And it turns into some kind of wild anthem
Oh it’s just before we see total mayhem (repeat)
Refrain
Mr. Ordinary Guy, he puts up with it all
And the woman next door, and the kids in the hall
The people really fear that it’s not their call
And the whole damn system just waits for the fall (repeat)
Refrain
Whining Karaoke
Shining okeedokee
Sipping western gin
Flipping wild grin
Candied cauliflower
Dandied macro tower
Speedy Packard Eight
Greedy will not wait
Wired techno dome
Fired garden gnome
Signal light turquoise
Fingernail board noise
Generation hyper dance
Renovation super stance
Sonic green dinosaur
Tonic lean troubadour
Pitted stucco firewall
Fitted chromium modern stall
Heated up Martian lake
Pleated cup for arctic bake
Leaping turtle pumpkin lamp
Creeping Loch Ness monster ramp
Runway tungsten shifting sand
It’s a Monday morning wilting fan
Pushing Too Far
Pushing Too Far is a song which encourages us to gain perspective on the hustle and bustle that is our lives.
Lyrics
Pushing things too far makes things difficult
We all do it from time to time
But maybe it would be much better
If we didn’t
Everybody’s running down
Everybody’s coming round
Everybody’s lost and found
Oh, oh, oh, I wouldn’t push it too far
It’s always just a frantic time
Out of rhythm, out of rhyme
Spend a dollar for a dime
Oh, oh, oh, I wouldn’t push it too far
People trying to win the crown
They’re running all around the town
Their lives are just so up and down
Oh, oh, oh, I wouldn’t push it too far
Calm down, that’s a better way
Leave some space in every day
Slow and steady, so they say
Oh, oh, oh, you shouldn’t push it too far
There’s no point running at such speed
And undone by relentless greed
Perspective, well that’s what we need
Oh, oh, oh, we shouldn’t push it to far
50th Anniversary Tribute to Apollo 11: Thirty Two Minutes Past the Hour
The Network Man has created a commemorative video, including music and poetry, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. Our message at the end of the video links this effort to the challenges of the present day and is as follows: The incredible success of Apollo 11 in 1969 reminds us that even the most daring and difficult missions can be accomplished. With a similar blend of vision, courage, imagination, focus and determination, we can take on the challenges of today and tomorrow. We can find solutions, whether they be small steps or giant leaps, to make planet Earth a better place for all of human kind.
Lyrics
We had lift-off at 32 minutes past the hour;
The plume was blinding, a full rocket shower;
Saturn V crept above the pad, then cleared the tower;
And Apollo headed for orbit at incredible power.
Houston tells 11 that all systems are go;
They’re going to the moon – didn’t you know;
It’s a real spectacle, a 40 billion dollar show;
With envy, Moscow watches it’s mighty space foe.
After earth orbit, it’s a go for TLI;
Point to the moon, far from Earth’s blue sky;
There’s always that risk – and no time to say good-bye;
But excitement overpowers as the moon draws nigh.
The lunar orbit at last, two climb into the LEM;
Collins is all alone, perhaps wishing to be with them;
Michael, Neil and Buzz are the crème de la crème;
Apollo 11 must succeed – a true engineering gem.
The engine kicks up moon dust, Armstrong’s heart begins to pound;
The lander’s near the surface, Tranquility must be found;
Thirty seconds of fuel, Neil has to put it on the ground;
“Houston… the Eagle has landed” – a distant, empowering sound.
We came from planet Earth, we came in peace, for all of human kind.
The technical jargon flows, soon they’ll step out the door;
The world waits nervously, they’ve never seen this before;
Hearts echo excitement and the emotions want to pour;
Once Neil steps off the ladder, he’ll be famous for evermore.
From the ladder to the surface, a cold powder gray;
July twenty, nineteen sixty nine, Oh, what a day;
Armstrong’s distant voice, perhaps not sure what to say;
Has to capture the moment – there are feelings to convey.
It wasn’t just the energy of the space race grind;
It wasn’t to exploit or make some profitable find;
It was a fulfilled dream for which the brave longed and pined;
“One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Yes, we had lift-off at 32 minutes past the hour.
Copyright © 2018 – Network Man Productions
Run With What's Left
Run with What’s Left is about dealing with all the things that happen in life, accepting them – and running with what you have left in you. Perhaps this has less meaning for a 20 something year old; but it starts to mean more as the years add up. The first verse is about a kid from the wrong side of the tracks who struggles to make his way, in spite of the negative odds. The second verse is about privilege, followed by the school of hard knocks. The third verse is about the pursuit of power, and its inevitable misuse. The subtitle for the song is “Shit Happens”. It does; and then people need to consolidate their energies, maintain perspective and move forward. That’s what RWWL is all about.
Lyrics
Jimmy got served a very rough hand
No aces to play – had to take a stand
Learned to take some knocks and [then] give them back
Good thing to know from the wrong side of the tracks
No time for school, he had things to do
Making his way, opportunities too few
Scraping on by, hoping for the best
Roller coaster ride, so hard to rest
But you know life can he a rough and tumble fit
Run with what’s left, you can count on it
The glass is half full if you want it to he
And regard what’s left, something to see.
Run with what’s left (x3), you can count on it.
Run with what’s left (x3)
Tanya was bom with a silver spoon
Her parents gave her everything, the earth and the moon
It was [just] so easy, a smooth smooth ride
Sailed into her future with a swan-like glide
[But] her world became so far from perfection
Tanya soon found the need for reflection
A lot of curve balls seemed to come her way
[It was] hard to find a single easy day
But you know life can be full of ups and downs
Run with what’s left among all the clowns
There’s something out there, oh it may work out
Look at what’s left and overcome the doubt
Run with what’s left (x3), you can count on it.
Run with what’s left (x3)
Bridge
Alex climbed the ladder, king of everything
Tough and so proud, with a disconnected sting
He was at the center and no one else mattered
Those in his way had their work world shattered
When people got the chance, they really spoke their minds
And nobody bothered to support or be kind
They sent Alex packing with no questions asked
He finally got a glimpse of the universe he lacked
Well life may give you new direction
Run with what’s left despite tough correction
Move around the pieces so the picture still works
Ignore the downsides, forget the perks
Run with what’s left (x3), it’s what you gotta do
Run with what’s left (x3)
Run with what’s left (x3), it’s what you gotta do
Run with what’s left (x3)
I've Got American Blues
The political situation in the United States has proven to be of great interest to many people and evokes numerous perspectives. We hope you find this song entertaining. Be sure to check out the pictures in the musical bridge which bring out the vast expanse of America.
Lyrics
Well I got up this morning
What did I see?
A Twitter storm of fake news
Catastrophically lying to me
Refrain:
I’ve got the DT blues
I’ve got the US blues
I’ve got American blues, baby
I’ve gotta get out of here.
Well I got to work this morning
What did I get?
Another gigantic wall design
Just a comin’ across my desk
Refrain
Bridge
Well I got home tonight
I finally got home tonight
Immigration was waiting for a fight
They’ll put me out on the next flight
So Donny please, deliver me
Oh Michael P and Hillary C and Oprah Winfrey,
I’ve had enough, I’ve had enough, I’ve had enough
Oh Michael P and Hillary C and Oprah Winfrey,
I wanna be free, I wanna be free, in 2020
So Donny please, deliver me
Canada 150
The Network Man was pleased to share our video: “Canada 150: The Video”, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the country in 2017. We captured a century and a half of Canadian history in a fast-moving sesquicentennial anthem, carefully illustrated with 150 images that bring out the richness of the nation. The response was awesome and we thank all our viewers.
Lyrics
O Canada, Canada One Five O
O Canada, Canada Cent Cinquante
True North, strong and free
From sea to sea to sea
True North strong and free
So much to see and be
Charlottetown, Confederation, old John A
Macdonald, Cartier, the CP Railway
Alexander Graham Bell, phone today
Manitoba, O Canada, Calixa Lavallée
Last spike made at Eagle Pass
Banff Park created to make it last
Wilfrid Laurier he carries the weight
Klondike Gold back in 1898
Marconi radio, Signal Hill, St-John’s
Add Alberta and Saskatchewan
Anne of Green Gables, oh it reads so well
A brand new navy, and ocean swells
Vimy Ridge, Halifax, a long long war
Peace and order are finally in store
Insulin, Banting and Charlie Best
Famous Five, The Group of Seven’s quest
Dionne quints and Emily Carr
Country prepares for a Second World War
Big manufacturing across this land
And on Juno beach, we took a stand
O Canada, Canada One Five O
O Canada, Canada Cent Cinquante
NATO and the little big country that could
Newfoundland in 49, Joey Smallwood
Howe, Richard and the Arrow’s fate
The St Lawrence seaway opens the lakes
First Nations vote, Medicare, CPP
Canadian Flag, Maple Leaf so free
Subway, Centennial and Expo
Stompin’ Tom, PM meets John and Yoko
Henderson’s goal and Anik 1
Montreal’s big Olympic run
Lesage, Trudeau, Levesque and Clark
Wayne and Shuster just for a lark
The Charter, Gretzky and Terry Fox
Canadarm and the space shuttle rocks
The Hip Celine-Dion and Bailey gold
National-Aboriginal-Day, stories are told
Nunavut-NWT, a land so vast
Vancouver Crosby victory-goal at last
A new PM has the country’s keys
The future to unfold, a sight to be seen
Message from The Network Man:
From the richness of Canada’s past, we can celebrate our successes and learn from our mistakes.
Through the strength of the present, we can use our talents, diversity and resources to move the nation forward.
With the promise of our future, our passions, and our determination, we can build an even stronger Canada for all Canadians, and for the World.
Pictures not mentioned in the lyrics include:
Peggy’s Cove; Halifax Citadel; Confederation Bridge; Grand Pré National Historic Site; Hartland Covered Bridge; Château Frontenac; Mont Tremblant; Parliament Hill; Toronto; Winnipeg; Polar Bear; Churchill Manitoba; Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan; Moraine Lake; Calgary Stampede; Whistler Blackcomb; Butchart Gardens; Victoria Empress Hotel; Tofino Beach; Normal Wells Northwest Territories; Dawson City Yukon; Baffin Island; Gaspé Quebec; Centennial Flame Ottawa; Hudson’s Bay; Snow Birds; Canadian National War Memorial; Lester B. Pearson; Niagara Falls; Tommy Douglas, among other photos.
Knox Nation

The Knox Presbyterian church on Elgin Street in Ottawa celebrated its 175th anniverary in 2019. From a Rap styled poem originally penned by Scott there came a Hiphop/Trap styled song. Certainly not your typical church music. We hope you enjoy it!
Lyrics
Let me tell you a story
About a little place we call Knox Nation
It’s about reflection, it’s about connection
Encouragement, not rejection
We’re a funky little group down on Elgin Street
Got a stone cathedral where some cool people meet
We’re trying to help folks in the neighbourhood
‘cause we really get stoked when we’re doing good
Knox Nation, see what’s up
Knox Nation, shake it up
Knox Nation, Knox Nation…
The Pastor serves it up on a Sunday morn
But there ain’t no anger and there ain’t no scorn
Give a hand to those in need or play the fool
Knox nation ain’t a court, it’s always been a school
Knox Nation, let it rock
Knox Nation, round the clock
Knox Nation, Knox Nation…
[Musical Bridge]
You got your staff, your Session and Temporal B
Knox Nation is all about being free
Drop on in and just say hello
Knox Nation welcomes you, not far to go
Knox Nation, spin it round
Knox Nation, hear the sound
Knox Nation, Knox Nation…
Knox Nation, wisdom through prayer
Knox Nation, kind and fair
Knox Nation, Knox Nation…
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