Why be led, when you can be leader?

Please pardon my intrusion, but I require some assistance in clearing up some confusion.

I believe something awful has happened, but just what exactly, I cannot say.
All I really know for sure is I feel rather like I've been sleeping for at least a good day.

My memory feels jumbled and the event that caused this terrifyingly blank. Anyone who can help me will receive many heart-felt thanks.