Discover the story of the song > Sheep – Mt. Joy

The song talks about the protagonist's troubled thoughts that keep them up at night, specifically the violence and bloodshed they see around them. They feel like they don't fit in with the world they were born into, but they see others blindly following along like sheep. The protagonist also mentions that their partner believes the only way to make a change is through their own actions. The chorus reflects the idea that despite attempts to change or cover up the violence, it remains a part of their country's identity. The bridge repeats the earlier sentiment, and the final chorus highlights that the freedom people enjoy came at a great cost of bloodshed.