What Happens Tomorrow

Duran Duran · Astronaut

Child, don't you worry
It's enough your growing up in such a hurry
Brings you down, the news they sell ya
To put in your mind that all mankind is a failure

But nobody knows
What's gonna happen tomorrow
We try not to show
How frightened we are

If you let me, I'll protect you
However I can
You've got to believe
It'll be alright in the end

Fighting because we're so close
There are times we punish those who we need the most
No we can't wait for a saviour
Only got ourselves to blame for this behaviour

And nobody knows
What's gonna happen tomorrow
We try not to show
How frightened we are

Would seem lonely
If you were the only
star in the night?

You've got to believe
It'll be alright in the end
You've got to believe
It'll be alright again

Time is a ribbon, a silent icy river (froze us all)
Running deep, deep and fast
Enough to get lost down in the flow
Crashing around
These tiny lies mean everything

And nobody knows
What's gonna happen tomorrow
So don't let go
Now we've come this far

Hold my hand please
Understand me
You're never alone

We've got to believe
It'll be alright in the end
(Nobody knows)
You've got to believe
It'll be alright my friend
Da, da, da, da

And yes we believe
It'll be alright again
(Nobody knows)

What Happens Tomorrow

Released on Duran Duran's 1981 album Astronaut, "What Happens Tomorrow" stands as a quintessential example of the band's synth-pop and new wave sound. The track features the group's signature melodic hooks and atmospheric production, characteristic of their work during the early 1980s. As part of their broader discography, the song reflects the era's shift toward more electronic textures while maintaining the band's polished pop sensibilities. It remains a staple of their catalog, often associated with their rise to international fame alongside hits like "Hungry Like The Wolf" and "Ordinary World." The recording captures the collaborative spirit of the group, blending rock instrumentation with synthesizers to create a timeless sound that defined the genre's evolution.