"What Comes Next?" is a song from the musical "Hamilton" by Lin-Manuel Miranda. The song is sung by King George III and is about his reaction to the news that the American colonies have declared independence from Britain. The lyrics are sarcastic and express King Georges disbelief that the colonies could succeed without British rule. The song is known for its catchy melody and humorous lyrics.
The lyrics of the song are as follows:
[KING GEORGE] They say The price of my wars not a price that theyre willing to pay Insane You cheat with the French, now Im fighting with France and with Spain Im so blue I thought that wed made an arrangement when you went away You were mine to subdue Well, even despite our estrangement, Ive got a small query for you: What comes next? Youve been freed Do you know how hard it is to lead? Youre on your own Awesome, wow Do you have a clue what happens now? Oceans rise Empires fall Its much harder when its all your call All alone, across the sea When your people say they hate you, dont come crawling back to me.