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.
Also found on the album “Reggae Spray“