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The Show Goes On
Lupe Fiasco Lyrics


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Alright, already the show goes on
All night, till the morning we dream so long
Anybody ever wonder, when they would see the sun up
Just remember when you come up
The show goes on!
Alright, already the show goes on
All night, till the morning we dream so long
Anybody ever wonder, when they would see the sun up
Just remember when you come up
The show goes on!

Have you ever had the feeling
That you was being had
Don't that shit that make you mad
They treat you like a slave
With chains all on your soul
And put whips up on your back
They be lying through they teeth
Hope you slip up off your path
I don't switch up I just laugh
Put my kicks up on they desk
Unaffected by they threats
Than get busy on they ass
See that's how that Chi-Town made me
That's how my daddy raised me
That glittering may not be gold
Don't let nobody play me
If you are my homeboy
You never have to pay me
Go on and put your hands up
When times are hard you stand up
L-U-P the man, 'cause a brand that the fans trust
So even if they ban us
They'll never slow my plans up!

Alright, already the show goes on
All night, till the morning we dream so long
Anybody ever wonder
When they would see the sun up
Just remember when you come up
The show goes on!
Alright, already the show goes on
All night, till the morning we dream so long
Anybody ever wonder
When they would see the sun up
Just remember when you come up
The show goes on!

One in the air for the people that ain't here
Two in the air for the father that's there
Three in the air for the kids in the ghetto
Four for the kids who don't wanna be there
None for the niggas trying to hold them back
Five in the air for the teacher not scared
to tell those kids that's living in the ghetto
That the niggas holdin' back that the world is theirs!
Yeah yeah, the world is yours
I was once that little boy
Terrified of the world
Now I'm on a world tour
I will give up everything
Even start a world war
For these ghettos girls and boys I'm rapping round' the world for!
Africa to New York
Haiti then I detour
Oakland out to Auckland
Gaza Strip to Detroit
Say hip-hop only destroy
Tell em' look at me, boy!
I hope your son don't have a gun and never be a D-boy

Alright, already the show goes on
All night, till the morning we dream so long
Anybody ever wonder
When they would see the sun up
Just remember when you come up
The show goes on!
Alright, already the show goes on
All night, till the morning we dream so long
Anybody ever wonder
When they would see the sun up
Just remember when you come up
The show goes on!

So no matter what you been through
No matter what you into
No matter what you see
when you look outside your window
Brown grass or green grass
Picket fence or barbed wire
Never ever put them down
You just lift your arms higher
Raise 'em 'til your arms tired
Let em' know you're there
That you struggling and survivin'
That you gonna persevere yeah
Ain't no body leavin'
No body goin' home
Even if they turn the lights out the show is goin' on!

Alright, already the show goes on
All night, till the morning we dream so long
Anybody ever wonder
When they would see the sun up
Just remember when you come up
The show goes on!
Alright, already the show goes on
All night, till the morning we dream so long
Anybody ever wonder
When they would see the sun up
Just remember when you come up
The show goes on!

Overall Meaning

In Lupe Fiasco's song "The Show Goes On," he speaks on the struggles of triumphing against oppression and adversity while chasing a dream. The song’s chorus serves as an anthem for all the dreamers out there, reminding them that no matter what they go through, the show goes on. Throughout the lyrics, Lupe addresses the hardships that come with the pursuit of success and the efforts of those who would rather see him fail than succeed.


In the opening verse, Lupe references the injustices faced by Black Americans and uses slavery as a metaphor for being held back from your dreams. He highlights the importance of remaining true to yourself despite the obstacles and keeping your head high in the face of adversity. Lupe speaks about being a role model to younger generations, particularly for those who were once like him and sharing his music with the world. In the third verse, he speaks about fighting for those who don't have a voice, particularly those in underprivileged neighborhoods, and encourages them to keep fighting for their dreams.


Overall, "The Show Goes On" is a song that speaks to the struggles that we face while chasing after our dreams. It serves as an anthem for those who persevere through adversity and refuse to let anyone or anything hold them back.


Line by Line Meaning

Alright, already the show goes on
Despite any obstacles or setbacks, the show must go on


All night, till the morning we dream so long
The dream of success and freedom is long and requires persistence and endurance


Anybody ever wonder, when they would see the sun up
Have you ever felt stuck or hopeless, wondering when things would get better?


Just remember when you come up
Remember that success is possible, and don't give up on your dreams


Have you ever had the feeling that you was being had
Have you ever felt like someone was taking advantage of you or treating you unfairly?


Don't that shit that make you mad
Doesn't that make you angry?


They treat you like a slave with chains all on your soul
Others can try to control and limit you, but it's important to stay true to yourself and your beliefs


And put whips up on your back
Others may try to punish or intimidate you, but you can overcome these challenges


They be lying through they teeth
Those who try to control or manipulate you may be telling lies in order to achieve their goals


Hope you slip up off your path
Sometimes others may hope for your failure, but you must stay focused and determined to succeed


I don't switch up I just laugh
Despite challenges and adversity, stay true to yourself and keep a positive attitude


Put my kicks up on they desk
Assert your presence and confidence in the face of those who doubt or underestimate you


Unaffected by they threats
Stay strong and don't let threats or intimidation discourage you


Than get busy on they ass
Overcome their obstacles and achieve success, proving them wrong


See that's how that Chi-Town made me, That's how my daddy raised me
Growing up in Chicago, Lupe Fiasco learned the importance of perseverance and determination from his father


That glittering may not be gold, Don't let nobody play me
Things aren't always what they seem, so stay alert and don't allow others to take advantage of you


If you are my homeboy, You never have to pay me
True friends support each other and don't ask for anything in return


Go on and put your hands up, When times are hard you stand up
In difficult times, it's important to raise your hands and ask for help, but also to stand up for yourself and keep persevering


L-U-P the man, 'cause a brand that the fans trust
Lupe Fiasco is a trusted and respected artist, and his fans support him because of this


So even if they ban us, They'll never slow my plans up!
Even if others try to stop or restrict him, Lupe Fiasco won't give up on his goals and dreams


One in the air for the people that ain't here, Two in the air for the father that's there
Lupe Fiasco acknowledges those who have passed away and those who have supported him, like his father


Three in the air for the kids in the ghetto, Four for the kids who don't wanna be there
Lupe Fiasco recognizes and supports those who grow up in disadvantaged neighborhoods or situations, and those who strive for a better life


None for the niggas trying to hold them back, Five in the air for the teacher not scared to tell those kids that's living in the ghetto, That the niggas holdin' back that the world is theirs!
Lupe Fiasco condemns those who try to limit or oppress others, and supports those who teach and empower people to achieve their dreams


Yeah yeah, the world is yours, I was once that little boy, Terrified of the world, Now I'm on a world tour
Lupe Fiasco encourages others to believe that the world is theirs, and shares his own journey from a scared child to a successful artist


I will give up everything, Even start a world war, For these ghettos girls and boys I'm rapping round' the world for!
Lupe Fiasco is determined to support and empower disadvantaged children and youth around the world, even if it means sacrificing everything for them


Africa to New York, Haiti then I detour, Oakland out to Auckland, Gaza Strip to Detroit
Lupe Fiasco's message of hope and empowerment transcends geographical and cultural boundaries


Say hip-hop only destroy, Tell em' look at me, boy!
Some people believe that hip-hop music promotes violence and negativity, but Lupe Fiasco challenges this stereotype and proves that hip-hop can inspire and empower others


I hope your son don't have a gun and never be a D-boy
Lupe Fiasco hopes for a better future where young people don't feel the need to engage in criminal activity or violent behavior


So no matter what you been through, No matter what you into, No matter what you see when you look outside your window
Regardless of your past, current situation, or external circumstances, don't give up on your dreams


Brown grass or green grass, Picket fence or barbed wire
Regardless of where you come from or what your surroundings are like, you can still achieve your goals


Never ever put them down, You just lift your arms higher
Don't let anyone discourage or hold you back, keep pushing forward and striving towards your dreams


Raise 'em 'til your arms tired, Let em' know you're there, That you struggling and survivin', That you gonna persevere yeah
Keep holding your arms up, letting the world know that you're present and fighting for your dreams, enduring the struggles and emerging victorious


Ain't nobody leavin', Nobody goin' home, Even if they turn the lights out the show is goin' on!
The pursuit of success and freedom is never-ending and regardless of what happens, the dream keeps going on




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ISAAC BROCK, ERIC JUDY, DANN GALLUCCI, JONATHAN BROWN, DANIEL JOHNSON, WASALU JACO, DUSTIN BOWER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@dawngarcia9954

Alright, already, the show goes on
All night, 'til the morning we dream so long
Anybody ever wonder
When they would see the sun up
Just remember when you come up
The show goes on
Alright, already, the show goes on
All night, 'til the morning we dream so long
Anybody ever wonder
When they would see the sun up
Just remember when you come up
The show goes on
Have you ever had the feelin' that you was bein' had?
Don't that shit there make you mad?
They treat you like a slave
Put chains all on your soul and put whips up on your back
They be lyin' through they teeth
Hope you slip up off your path
I don't switch up, I just laugh
Put my kicks up on they desk
Unaffected by they threats
Then get busy on they ass
See, that's how that Chi-Town made me
That's how my daddy raised me
That glitterin' may not be gold
Don't let nobody play me
If you are my homeboy, you never have to pay me
Go in and put your hands up
When times is hard, you stand up
L-U-P the man, 'cause the brand that the fans trust
So even if they ban us, they'll never slow my plans up
Alright, already, the show goes on
All night, 'til the morning we dream so long
Anybody ever wonder
When they would see the sun up
Just remember when you come up
The show goes on
Alright, already, the show goes on
All night, 'til the morning we dream so long
Anybody ever wonder
When they would see the sun up
Just remember when you come up
The show goes on
One in the air for the people ain't here
Two in the air for the father that's there
Three in the air for the kids in the ghetto
Four for the kids that don't wanna be there
None for the niggas tryna hold them back
Five in the air for the teachers not scared
To tell those kids that's livin' in the ghetto
That the niggas holdin' back, that the world is theirs
Yeah, yeah, the world is yours, I was once that little boy
Terrified of the world, now I'm on a world tour
I would give up everything, even start a world war
For these ghetto girls and boys
I'm rappin' round the world for
Africa to New York, Haiti, then I detour
Oakland out to Auckland, Gaza Strip to Detroit
Say hip-hop only destroy, tell 'em look at me, boy
I hope your son don't have a gun and never be a d-boy
Alright, already, the show goes on
All night, 'til the morning we dream so long
Anybody ever wonder
When they would see the sun up
Just remember when you come up
The show goes on
Alright, already, the show goes on
All night, 'til the morning we dream so long
Anybody ever wonder
When they would see the sun up
Just remember when you come up
The show goes on
So, no matter what you been through
No matter what you into
No matter what you see when you look outside your window
Brown grass or green grass, picket fence or barbed wire
Never ever put them down, you just lift your arms higher
Raise 'em 'til your arms tired, let 'em know you here
That you strugglin', survivin', that you gon' persevere
Yeah, ain't nobody leavin', nobody goin' home
Even if they turn the lights out, the show is goin' on
Alright, already, the show goes on
All night, 'til the morning we dream so long
Anybody ever wonder
When they would see the sun up
Just remember when you come up
The show goes on
Alright, already, the show goes on
All night, 'til the morning we dream so long
Anybody ever wonder
When they would see the sun up
Just remember when you come up
The show goes on
The show goes on
The show goes on
The show goes on
The show goes on



All comments from YouTube:

@sourkingdrew517

2010 was the year 😔🖤

@getrixhju556

You arent lying

@BountyRogueCinemax

When this song dropped I was getting bullied for liking Lupe. When this dropped litteraly the next week the same dudes was listening to this song. I was upset

@zpryze7552

So we all back here huh

@user-ck7hc9ui5m

@@zpryze7552 yes sir, almost 100 mil likes

@user-ck7hc9ui5m

@@BountyRogueCinemax almost at 1mil likes

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@i2eactl0n

“Gaza Strip to Detroit” bro knew the struggle we were gonna be fighting now. 🇵🇸❤️💪🏼

@Saturnoverthesea

🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

@PatrickWilliams-hw4gh

Belongs to Jesus, everything!

@KoderMagic

When people say the conflict started on Oct 7th yet the evidence is all over that this is not the case.

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