The Show Must Go On
♔ QUEEN ♔ (Innuendo - Greatest Hits II 1991) Lyrics
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Abandoned places I guess we know the score
On and on, does anybody know what we are looking for
Another hero, another mindless crime
Behind the curtain, in the pantomime
Hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore
The show must go on
Yeah
Inside my heart is breaking
My make-up may be flaking
But my smile still stays on
Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance
Another heartache, another failed romance
On and on, does anybody know what we are living for?
I guess I'm learning (I'm learning), I must be warmer now
I'll soon be turning (turning, turning, turning), round the corner now
Outside the dawn is breaking
But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free
The show must go on
The show must go on (yeah yeah)
Ooh, inside my heart is breaking
My make-up may be flaking
But my smile still stays on
Yeah
Oh oh
My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
Fairytales of yesterday will grow but never die
I can fly my friends
The show must go on, yeah
The show must go on
I'll face it with a grin
I'm never giving in
On with the show
Ooh, I'll top the bill, I'll overkill
I have to find the will to carry on
On with the
On with the show
The show must go on
The lyrics of The Show Must Go On by Queen has always been interpreted as a song about the band’s frontman, Freddie Mercury, and his declining health. Empty spaces, abandoned places, and the search for heroes are lines that suggest the band's struggle to cope with the impending loss of their lead singer. The reference to make-up flaking and the smile still staying on is a metaphor for Mercury’s ability to conceal his pain and perform despite his illness, as well as to the band’s resolve to continue with their music despite the challenge. The chorus ”The show must go on” encourages the band and the audience alike to carry on despite the tragedy.
The second stanza of the song shows how despite the setbacks; Mercury was quite resigned, saying that whatever happens, he would leave it all to chance. He sings about heartaches, failed romances, and the futility of knowing what we are living for. The chorus, “The show must go on,” is repeated throughout the song, giving the lyrics a sense of urgency and a rallying cry against tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
Empty spaces what are we living for
What is the purpose of our lives when everything seems hopeless and void
Abandoned places I guess we know the score
We are aware that there are no guarantees in life and that sometimes we must face unforeseen challenges
On and on, does anybody know what we are looking for
We are searching for meaning in our existence, yet it seems an unattainable goal
Another hero, another mindless crime
Society is in a perpetual cycle of seeking out new heroes, while at the same time making the same mistakes over and over again
Behind the curtain, in the pantomime
The show we call life is full of artifice and illusion
Hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore
We are at a breaking point, and no one seems to have the strength to continue onward
The show must go on
Despite everything that is happening in our lives, we must put on a brave face and continue to live
Inside my heart is breaking
I am experiencing a great deal of pain and sorrow
My make-up may be flaking
Even though my exterior may be cracking, I am going to keep up appearances and persevere
But my smile still stays on
I will keep smiling through it all, even in the face of adversity
Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance
I am going to let fate decide what happens next
Another heartache, another failed romance
I have been through countless disappointments, and yet I still find myself clinging to hope
On and on, does anybody know what we are living for?
We are still searching for purpose and meaning in our lives despite all of the setbacks we have experienced
I guess I'm learning (I'm learning), I must be warmer now
I am slowly coming to the realization that I need to be more compassionate and understanding towards others
I'll soon be turning (turning, turning, turning), round the corner now
I feel like I am on the cusp of a major breakthrough or change in my life
Outside the dawn is breaking
A new day is beginning, and with it comes a renewed sense of hope
But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free
Despite the glimmer of hope, I still feel trapped and unsure of myself
My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
I feel as though my spirit is soaring free, like a butterfly taking flight
Fairytales of yesterday will grow but never die
We may have outgrown the fairytales of our youth, but their lessons will always live on in our hearts
I can fly my friends
I have the power to rise above adversity and soar free
The show must go on, yeah
We must keep moving forward, no matter what life throws our way
I'll face it with a grin
I will meet life's challenges with a smile on my face, no matter how difficult they may be
I'm never giving in
I refuse to let life's setbacks defeat me
Ooh, I'll top the bill, I'll overkill
I am determined to succeed and will stop at nothing to achieve my goals
I have to find the will to carry on
Despite everything that has happened, I am still determined to persevere and move forward
On with the show
We must continue to live our lives, no matter how difficult things may seem
The show must go on
We must persevere, even when life seems at its most challenging
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN MAY, FREDDIE MERCURY, JOHN DEACON, ROGER TAYLOR
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While the sun hangs in the sky and the desert has sand
While the waves crash in the sea and meet the land
While there's a wind and the stars and the rainbow
'Til the mountains crumble into the plain
Oh, yes, we'll keep on tryin'
Tread that fine line
Oh, we'll keep on tryin', yeah
Just passing our time
While we live according to race, colour or creed
While we rule by blind madness and pure greed
Our lives dictated by tradition, superstition, false religion
Through the aeons, and on and on
Oh, yes, we'll keep on tryin'
We'll tread that fine line
Oh-oh, we'll keep on tryin'
'Til the end of time
'Til the end of time
Through the sorrow, all through our splendour
Don't take offence at my innuendo
You can be anything you want to be
Just turn yourself into anything you think that you could ever be
Be free with your tempo, be free, be free
Surrender your ego, be free, be free to yourself
If there's a God or any kind of justice under the sky
If there's a point, if there's a reason to live or die
If there's an answer to the questions, we feel bound to ask
Show yourself, destroy our fears, release your mask
Oh, yes, we'll keep on trying
Hey, tread that fine line
Yeah, we'll keep on smiling, yeah (yeah, yeah)
And whatever will be, will be
We'll keep on trying
We'll just keep on trying
'Til the end of time
'Til the end of time
'Til the end of time
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Compositores: Brian May / Freddie Mercury / John Deacon / Roger Taylor
Letra de Innuendo © Queen Music Limited
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Love!
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:O/)) *
@johnmcdermitt1878
One of my most favorite Queen songs. The power, passion, and force behind it. Nothing really compares to it.
@UsuarioGeek-hm5xu
Cierto solo los ke somos fans de queen entendemos esta obra de arte
@Mexicodebauchary
Why it's never played on the radio is a complete mystery to me.
One of their best.
@madmarkc275
It's always been my personal favourite Queen song! Freddie's voice alone could start the apocalypse on this track.
@w7class
This one is simply the absolute best rock song e all times!..
@petra.5a
Absolutely agree ❤
@steveen.tyler_axlrosee
Rock + Opera + Metal + Twist + Flamenco + Baladas + Pop + Blues + Folk= Masterpiece = Queen
@DaliborPerkovic-sw8mh
Agree!