Discover the story of the song > When the Going Gets Tough – the new musical

The protagonist has to escape because a volcano is about to erupt and destroy their home in Bikini Bottom. Plankton, with his partner Karen, suggests that they should leave immediately because they won't survive. However, SpongeBob encourages everyone to stay and figure out a way to save their home, but Plankton decides to leave anyway. The song emphasizes the idea that when things get tough, it might be easier to run away, but it's better to face the challenges and try to find a solution.