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Tsunami-I.mp3<\/a>
\nTsunami-I.mp4<\/a>
\nTsunami-Reggae.mp3<\/a>
\nTsunami-Reggae.mp4<\/a>
\nTsunami-intro.mp3<\/a><\/p>\n

[Intro]
\nWhere did the flow go
\nOut to sea (I see)
\nThe tide’s gone out
\nLeaving little to doubt<\/p>\n

[Bridge]
\nWhen it does begin
\n(Coming back in)
\nTsunami!
\n(Run, run with me)<\/p>\n

[Verse 1]
\nAn earthquake
\nOr submarine landslide
\nMust be time to wake…
\nAnd run… and hide!<\/p>\n

[Chorus]
\nWhere did the flow go
\nOut to sea (I see)
\nThe tide’s gone out
\nLeaving little to doubt<\/p>\n

[Bridge]
\nWhen it does begin
\n(Coming back in)
\nTsunami!
\n(Run, run with me)<\/p>\n

Tsunami!
\n(Run, run, run… hurry!)<\/p>\n

[Verse 2]
\nA severe disturbance
\nOn the ocean floor
\nSoon to bring relevance
\nTo never (nevermore!)<\/p>\n

[Chorus]
\nWhere did the flow go
\nOut to sea (I see)
\nThe tide’s gone out
\nLeaving little to doubt<\/p>\n

[Bridge]
\nWhen it does begin
\n(Coming back in)
\nTsunami!
\n(Run, run with me)
\nSet yourself free<\/p>\n

[Outro]
\nHead for the hills
\nThe mountain high
\nEnough thrills
\nWe’re all gonna die<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE SONG
\n\u200bThe song \u201cTsunami\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

Verse 1: The Initial Shock<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n

“An earthquake \/ Or submarine landslide \/ Must be time to wake… \/ And run… and hide!”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

These lines evoke the sudden and jarring actions taken by the Trump administration early in 2025.<\/span> Notably, the issuance of a record number of executive orders\u2014over 90 in the first month alone\u2014signaled a rapid shift in governance, catching many off guard and prompting widespread concern about the direction of federal policies.<\/span> \u200b<\/p>\n

Chorus: The Calm Before the Storm<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n

“Where did the flow go \/ Out to sea (I see) \/ The tide’s gone out \/ Leaving little to doubt”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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.<\/span> The aggressive push to dismantle regulatory frameworks and the administrative state, often bypassing traditional legislative processes, created an undercurrent of instability.<\/span> \u200b<\/p>\n

Bridge: The Oncoming Surge<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n

“When it does begin \/ (Coming back in) \/ Tsunami! \/ (Run, run with me)”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Here, the song captures the overwhelming force of the administration’s policies as they began to take full effect.<\/span> 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.<\/span> \u200b<\/p>\n

Verse 2: Deepening Crisis<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n

“A severe disturbance \/ On the ocean floor \/ Soon to bring relevance \/ To never (nevermore!)”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This verse reflects the profound and lasting impacts of the administration’s actions.<\/span> 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.<\/span> \u200b<\/p>\n

Outro: The Aftermath<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n

“Head for the hills \/ The mountain high \/ Enough thrills \/ We’re all gonna die”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The concluding lines convey a sense of despair and urgency, highlighting the existential threat perceived by many in response to the administration’s trajectory.<\/span> The metaphorical call to “head for the hills” underscores the desire to escape the perceived chaos and protect what remains of democratic institutions.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cTsunami\u201d encapsulates the dramatic and unsettling nature of President Trump’s second term in 2025.<\/span> 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.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n

From the album “Under Control<\/a>“<\/h3>\n

Also found on the album “Reggae Spray<\/a>“<\/h3>\n

Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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