Silverchair - Tomorrow

"Tomorrow" is a song by Australian rock band Silverchair, released as the third single from their debut album Frogstomp in 1994. Written by lead vocalist and guitarist Daniel Johns, the song is one of the band’s most iconic tracks and helped propel their success both in Australia and internationally. The song’s sound is characterized by heavy guitar riffs and intense drumming, which, combined with Johns’ raw, emotive vocal delivery, captured the angst and confusion of youth.

The song deals with themes of uncertainty and a longing for change, reflective of the band’s experience as young musicians thrust into the spotlight at a very early age; which added an element of authenticity to the raw, rebellious nature of the song. The track was both commercially successful and critically acclaimed, reaching number one on the Australian charts and earning Silverchair international recognition.

"Tomorrow" is often seen as a defining moment in the grunge movement of the '90s, drawing comparisons to bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam, though Silverchair's music also reflected their own unique identity and experiences. The song's success marked the beginning of Silverchair's career, which would span over two decades, though their sound would evolve significantly in the years that followed.

It's twelve o'clock and it's a wonderful day
I know you hate me, but I'll ask anyway
Won't you come with me to a place in a little town
The only way to get there's to go straight down

There's no bathroom and there is no sink
The water out of the tap is very
Hard to drink
Very hard to drink

You
Wait 'til tomorrow
You
Wait 'til tomorrow

You say that money isn't everything
But I'd like to see you live without it
You think you can keep on going, living like a king
Ooh babe, but I strongly doubt it

Very hard to drink
Very hard to drink

You gonna wait too, fat boy
Fat boy
Wait 'til tomorrow
You gonna wait too, fat boy
Fat boy
Wait 'til tomorrow

You
Wait 'til tomorrow
You
Wait 'til tomorrow

You gonna wait too, fat boy
Fat boy
Wait 'til tomorrow
You gonna wait too, fat boy
Fat boy
Wait 'til tomorrow, oh-ah