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Tsunami-I.mp3
Tsunami-I.mp4
Tsunami-Reggae.mp3
Tsunami-Reggae.mp4
Tsunami-intro.mp3

[Intro]
Where did the flow go
Out to sea (I see)
The tide’s gone out
Leaving little to doubt

[Bridge]
When it does begin
(Coming back in)
Tsunami!
(Run, run with me)

[Verse 1]
An earthquake
Or submarine landslide
Must be time to wake…
And run… and hide!

[Chorus]
Where did the flow go
Out to sea (I see)
The tide’s gone out
Leaving little to doubt

[Bridge]
When it does begin
(Coming back in)
Tsunami!
(Run, run with me)

Tsunami!
(Run, run, run… hurry!)

[Verse 2]
A severe disturbance
On the ocean floor
Soon to bring relevance
To never (nevermore!)

[Chorus]
Where did the flow go
Out to sea (I see)
The tide’s gone out
Leaving little to doubt

[Bridge]
When it does begin
(Coming back in)
Tsunami!
(Run, run with me)
Set yourself free

[Outro]
Head for the hills
The mountain high
Enough thrills
We’re all gonna die

ABOUT THE SONG
​The song “Tsunami” serves as a poignant metaphor for the tumultuous events of Donald Trump’s second presidential term in 2025. Its vivid imagery of an impending natural disaster parallels the political and institutional upheavals observed during this period.

Verse 1: The Initial Shock

“An earthquake / Or submarine landslide / Must be time to wake… / And run… and hide!”

These lines evoke the sudden and jarring actions taken by the Trump administration early in 2025. Notably, the issuance of a record number of executive orders—over 90 in the first month alone—signaled a rapid shift in governance, catching many off guard and prompting widespread concern about the direction of federal policies. ​

Chorus: The Calm Before the Storm

“Where did the flow go / Out to sea (I see) / The tide’s gone out / Leaving little to doubt”

This stanza mirrors the deceptive lull preceding a tsunami, symbolizing the initial period of the administration’s actions that seemed orderly but masked deeper disruptions. The aggressive push to dismantle regulatory frameworks and the administrative state, often bypassing traditional legislative processes, created an undercurrent of instability. ​

Bridge: The Oncoming Surge

“When it does begin / (Coming back in) / Tsunami! / (Run, run with me)”

Here, the song captures the overwhelming force of the administration’s policies as they began to take full effect. The consolidation of power within the executive branch, challenges to judicial authority, and the marginalization of dissenting voices contributed to a sense of democratic erosion. ​

Verse 2: Deepening Crisis

“A severe disturbance / On the ocean floor / Soon to bring relevance / To never (nevermore!)”

This verse reflects the profound and lasting impacts of the administration’s actions. The undermining of institutional checks and balances, coupled with the targeting of political opponents and the press, led to concerns about the resilience of democratic norms and the potential for long-term damage to the political fabric of the nation. ​

Outro: The Aftermath

“Head for the hills / The mountain high / Enough thrills / We’re all gonna die”

The concluding lines convey a sense of despair and urgency, highlighting the existential threat perceived by many in response to the administration’s trajectory. The metaphorical call to “head for the hills” underscores the desire to escape the perceived chaos and protect what remains of democratic institutions.​

Conclusion

“Tsunami” encapsulates the dramatic and unsettling nature of President Trump’s second term in 2025. Through its metaphorical narrative, the song reflects the rapid and forceful changes implemented by the administration, the erosion of established norms, and the widespread anxiety about the future of American democracy.​

From the album “Under Control“

Also found on the album “Reggae Spray“

Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

A-Rev-a-revolution-0.mp3
A-Rev-a-revolution-0.mp4
A-Rev-a-revolution-I.mp3
A-Rev-a-revolution-I.mp4
A-Rev-a-revolution-II.mp3
A-Rev-a-revolution-II.mp4
A-Rev-a-revolution-Reggae.mp3
A-Rev-a-revolution-Reggae.mp4
A-Rev-a-revolution-intro.mp3

[Verse 1]
Amidst the confusion
Stagnation and starvation
Among the unsung heroes
And the absolute zeros
There’s a growing resemblance
To an assemblance of a like kind

[Bridge]
(A like kind of mind)
Of the mind to find
(Like minds being kind)

[Chorus]
From the heart
(Lets start!)
A rev-a-revolution
Yes, let’s start
Love at heart
(A rev-a-revolution)

[Bridge]
Rev up your heart
(Let’s start)

[Verse 2]
Well, don’t you know
The movement….
It’s starting to grow
Improvement….
(Now, rev it up! Let’s go!)

[Bridge]
A like kind of mind
(Of the mind to find)
Like minds being kind

[Chorus]
From the heart
(Lets start!)
A rev-a-revolution
Yes, let’s start
Love at heart
(A rev-a-revolution)

[Outro]
Rev up your heart
Let your love start
(A rev-a-revolution)

ABOUT THE SONG
The song “A Rev-a-revolution” is a call to compassionate resistance and a hopeful uprising of empathy in response to the Trump presidency and the social division and regression it amplified. The song’s tone and structure present a counterforce to authoritarianism—not through violence or hate, but through unity, kindness, and emotional awakening.

Verse 1: The Setting—Crisis and Disillusionment

“Amidst the confusion / Stagnation and starvation / Among the unsung heroes / And the absolute zeros”

These lines depict the social decay and disarray during Trump’s presidency: confusion driven by disinformation, economic inequality worsened by tax and trade policies, and a general sense of moral and civic stagnation. The “unsung heroes” could be frontline workers, protestors, or marginalized communities. The “absolute zeros” might represent those left behind or betrayed by the system.

“There’s a growing resemblance / To an assemblance of a like kind”

Here, a grassroots movement is forming, made up of like-minded individuals who are tired of chaos and cruelty. This signals the birth of a new collective consciousness—a shared moral resistance.

Bridge: Awakening of Empathy

“(A like kind of mind) / Of the mind to find / (Like minds being kind)”

This emphasizes a shift in values—from division to connection. It envisions people uniting not around a strongman or party line, but through empathy, critical thought, and compassion. It’s a direct rejection of the isolationist, authoritarian mindset that often surrounded Trump’s rhetoric.

Chorus: A Revolution of the Heart

“From the heart (Let’s start!) / A rev-a-revolution”

This reframes revolution not as political upheaval through violence, but as a spiritual and social awakening led by the heart. It’s both hopeful and defiant—a vision of replacing cruelty and hate with love, dignity, and solidarity.

Verse 2: The Movement Begins

“The movement… it’s starting to grow / Improvement… Now, rev it up! Let’s go!”

This part celebrates momentum building in the face of Trump-era damage. It may reference protest movements, voter turnout, or simply growing awareness. It’s a call to action—revving up the emotional engine of democracy and compassion.

Outro: Sustaining the Movement

“Rev up your heart / Let your love start”

The outro reinforces the idea that true revolution starts internally—with compassion, courage, and shared humanity. It’s a counter-narrative to the anger and fear stoked under Trump, suggesting that lasting change must be rooted in love, not vengeance.

Interpretation Summary:

“A Rev-a-revolution” is a poetic and emotional rebuttal to the authoritarianism, division, and narcissism emblematic of the Trump presidency. Rather than matching aggression with aggression, it proposes a revolution led by empathy, kindness, and unity, calling for a transformation of culture and politics “from the heart.”

From the album “Under Control“

Also found on the album “Reggae Spray“

Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

The-Flock-I.mp3
The-Flock-I.mp4
The-Flock-Reggae.mp3
The-Flock-Reggae.mp4
The-Flock-intro.mp3

[Intro]
The flock (is fast asleep)
The shock (will run deep)

[Verse 1]
The flock hadn’t heard
The wolf is their shepherd
Leading ’em into a trap
Feeding ’em loads of crap

[Bridge]
Should have cried wolf
Reclaimed self-wealth
Guess we hadn’t heard
(We’re part of the herd)

[Chorus]
The flock (is fast asleep)
The shock (will run deep)
Too late to hear the alarm
Rather wait and bring on harm

[Verse 2]
The flock blindly follows
Follows… wallows into the shadows
Leading them into harm’s way
More and more each and every day

[Bridge]
Should have cried wolf
Reclaimed self-wealth
Guess we hadn’t heard
(We are their herd)

[Chorus]
The flock (is fast asleep)
The shock (will run deep)
Too late to hear the alarm
Rather wait and bring on harm

[Outro]
Guess we hadn’t heard
(We’re the overheard herded herd)

ABOUT THE SONG

The song “The Flock” serves as a biting critique of the Trump presidency and the cult-like devotion of the MAGA movement, portraying followers as willfully blind, manipulated, and ultimately led into harm’s way by a deceptive leader posing as a savior.

Verse 1

“The flock hadn’t heard / The wolf is their shepherd”

This metaphor lays the foundation: Trump is likened to a wolf in shepherd’s clothing, suggesting predatory manipulation. His supporters — “the flock” — are unaware or unwilling to see that the one they trust is leading them into a trap, both metaphorically and politically.

“Feeding ’em loads of crap”

A blunt indictment of the disinformation, lies, and propaganda many MAGA followers consume and repeat — particularly through Trump’s speeches, social media, and right-wing media echo chambers.

Bridge

“Should have cried wolf / Reclaimed self-wealth”

This line points to missed opportunities for critical thought, autonomy, and resistance. The suggestion is that warning signs were ignored, and instead of thinking independently, many people surrendered their agency — their “self-wealth.”

“(We’re part of the herd)”

Here, the song implicates all of us to some extent, acknowledging how groupthink and mass movements can shape culture, politics, and personal beliefs even outside the core MAGA base.

Chorus

“The flock is fast asleep / The shock will run deep”

This reflects the danger of complacency and denial. The deeper the devotion, the harder the reckoning — whether it’s violence (like January 6th), institutional decay, or national decline.

“Too late to hear the alarm / Rather wait and bring on harm”

A condemnation of those who refuse to see warning signs even when they’re blaring. It criticizes how loyalty to Trump has led to self-destructive behavior, both politically and socially.

Verse 2

“The flock blindly follows / Wallows into the shadows”

This shows how blind allegiance to Trump — no matter how irrational or harmful — has caused his followers to lose their moral and civic compass, descending into extremism, delusion, or apathy.

“More and more each and every day”

The danger is escalating, not receding. The song warns that without intervention, this mass manipulation will deepen and spread.

Outro

“We’re the overheard herded herd”

A wordplay-laden closing that captures how the public discourse (“overheard”) and collective groupthink (“herded herd”) reinforce each other. The repetition emphasizes how easily society can be swept into authoritarian populism when vigilance, truth, and personal responsibility are lost.

Overall Interpretation:

“The Flock” paints the Trump era — particularly the MAGA movement — as a cautionary tale of mass delusion and manipulation, with Trump as the deceiving shepherd who leads his followers astray. It’s a mournful, frustrated, and stark reflection on how populist charisma and disinformation can dismantle democracy from within, not just through institutions, but through the minds of the people.

From the album “Under Control“

Also found on the album “Reggae Spray“

Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

Under-the-Thumb-I.mp3
Under-the-Thumb-I.mp4
Under-the-Thumb-Reggae.mp3
Under-the-Thumb-Reggae.mp4
Under-the-Thumb-intro.mp3

[Intro]
Did we have to succumb
To (“under the thumb”)
If so, then…
(How come?!?!)

[Verse 1]
Don’t ya think it sounds kinda dumb
Wanting to be… “under his thumb”
The dumbest policies (from sea to sea)
And see beyond….

[Bridge]
(Or has it yet to dawn?)

[Chorus]
Did we have to succumb
To (“under the thumb”)
If so, then…
(How come?!?!)

[Verse 2]
Have we all gone numb (and then some)
Wanting to be… “under his thumb”
Policy idiocy (from sea to sea)
And see beyond….

[Bridge]
(Dawn on me!)

[Chorus]
Did we have to succumb
To (“under the thumb”)
If so, then…
(How come?!?!)

[Outro]
Did we have to succumb
To (“under the thumb”)
If so, then…
(How come?!?!)

ABOUT THE SONG

• Verse 1 (“don’t ya think it sounds kinda dumb, wanting to be under his thumb”) opens by mocking the idea that anyone would willingly accept Trump’s dominance. His influence is depicted as not only authoritarian but also fundamentally foolish, with “the dumbest policies” spreading across the entire country.

• Bridge (“or has it yet to dawn?”) questions whether people even realize what they’ve allowed to happen — suggesting a troubling lack of awareness or critical thinking among his supporters.

• Chorus (“did we have to succumb to ‘under the thumb’… how come?!?”) is a cry of disbelief and frustration. It asks why — in a nation built on freedom and self-governance — so many fell willingly under the sway of a leader marked by incompetence, cruelty, and self-interest.

• Verse 2 (“have we all gone numb”) suggests that constant exposure to lies, chaos, and poor leadership has desensitized the public. People may have become so overwhelmed, exhausted, or disillusioned that they no longer resist, falling deeper “under his thumb.”

• Bridge (“dawn on me!”) — now a more desperate plea — shows a growing realization, a moment of awakening, begging others to also see the damage and break free.

• Outro repeats the chorus, emphasizing how staggering and heartbreaking it is that submission ever occurred, and asking how the country — a supposed beacon of democracy — allowed it to happen.

From the album “Under Control“

Also found on the album “Reggae Spray“

Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment