What's Gonna Happen To Us
Hall And Oates · Other Songs - Hall And Oates
I saw on the tv we're sellin' arms to the enemy
So he can blow us all down
When we charge with the cards in our hands
And men in power places are resigning
'cause even in high seats the woman is still fighting with the man
And tho I thought the time of the tough guy was just about over
Here comes another savior to stir the soldiers in the field
But what do the generals think about while the soldiers are dying
'cause the rallying cries don't reach 'em
And if they could feel they'd say
What's gonna happen to us
Does your shrink say find out who you are
Before you try to become a part of me
I'd think you'd want to anyway
She can't help you live out a middle-class fantasy
But can she talk you into leavin'
When your heart tells you to stay
Just when I thought the era of the guru was over
Here comes another savior to stir the soldiers in the field
What does the teacher care about while the student is trying
'cause your crying mind don't reach her
If she could feel she'd say
What's gonna happen to us
So he can blow us all down
When we charge with the cards in our hands
And men in power places are resigning
'cause even in high seats the woman is still fighting with the man
And tho I thought the time of the tough guy was just about over
Here comes another savior to stir the soldiers in the field
But what do the generals think about while the soldiers are dying
'cause the rallying cries don't reach 'em
And if they could feel they'd say
What's gonna happen to us
Does your shrink say find out who you are
Before you try to become a part of me
I'd think you'd want to anyway
She can't help you live out a middle-class fantasy
But can she talk you into leavin'
When your heart tells you to stay
Just when I thought the era of the guru was over
Here comes another savior to stir the soldiers in the field
What does the teacher care about while the student is trying
'cause your crying mind don't reach her
If she could feel she'd say
What's gonna happen to us
What's Gonna Happen To Us
Hall & Oates' 1977 hit 'What's Gonna Happen To Us' stands as a defining anthem of the Philadelphia soul and soft rock era. Recorded during their early career, the track blends lush orchestration with the duo's signature blend of smooth vocals and rhythmic guitar work. It captures the tension between romantic optimism and the anxiety of an uncertain future, themes that resonated deeply with audiences of the late 1970s. The song's enduring popularity highlights the band's ability to craft emotionally resonant pop-rock that transcends its specific historical moment, cementing their status as one of the most influential acts in American music history.