The lyrics use dark humor and folk-style repetition to boost morale and mock the invading forces:
Taras Borovok is a professional musician, producer, and soldier who rejoined the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the day of the invasion.
Commissioned by the military to help win the "information war," he wrote the song in about two hours on February 28, 2022.
Uploaded to YouTube on March 1, 2022, it quickly amassed millions of views. 📝 Lyrical Analysis
The song "," created by Ukrainian Lieutenant Colonel Taras Borovok , became a viral anthem of resistance shortly after the 2022 invasion. This guide explores the song's origins, lyrical themes, and its role in modern psychological warfare. 🎵 Background and Creation
Invaders are compared to a "flock of sheep" being herded by the "diligent shepherd"—the Bayraktar TB2 drone.
It contrasts "brand new uniforms" and "iron machines" with their quick destruction by the Turkish-made drones.