The Show Must Go On
Anthony Weigh Jim Broadbent & Nicole Kidman Lyrics
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Another hero
Another mindless crime
Behind the curtain
In the pantomime
On and on
Does anybody know what we are living for?
Whatever happened?
We leave it all to chance
Another heartache
Another failed romance
On and on
Does anybody know what we are living for?
:
The show must go on
The show must go on
Outside the dawn is breaking
On the stage
That holds our final destiny...
:
The show must go on
The show must go on
:
Inside my heart is breaking
My makeup may be flaking
But my smile still stays on
:
The show must go on
The show must go on
:
Ohhhh!
:
I'll top the bill
I'll earn the kill
I have to find the will to carry. . .
:
On with the
On with the
On with the show
:
On with the show!
On with the show!
The show must go on
The opening verse of "The Show Must Go On" speaks of a hero who has committed yet another mindless crime. The hero is a member of the pantomime troupe, and the crime is likely an act of violence committed within the confines of their personal lives. The line "does anybody know what we are living for?" suggests a sense of hopelessness or disillusionment that the characters in the song may be feeling. It's a question that speaks to the greater human condition, as every person must eventually confront the existential question of why we exist.
The second verse continues the theme of futility and disappointment. The characters seem to be resigned to a life without control or agency, where they leave everything to chance, including matters of the heart. However, the chorus arrives with the attitude that the show must go on, regardless of the tragedy or personal turmoil that may befall the characters. It's a statement of resilience and defiance in the face of despair.
Overall, "The Show Must Go On" is a song about determination in the face of adversity. It acknowledges the tragedies of life and personal turmoil that we all may face, but insists that we must carry on and "find the will" to continue performing whatever role we find ourselves in.
Line by Line Meaning
Another hero
We keep losing important figures and role models.
Another mindless crime
Yet, senseless crimes continue to happen repeatedly.
Behind the curtain
All the struggles and hardships are hidden from the audience.
In the pantomime
As if all of our experiences are just part of a play.
On and on
It seems like we're stuck in an endless cycle.
Does anybody know what we are living for?
Is there a purpose to it all? Does anyone really know?
Whatever happened?
We don't even know why certain things happen.
We leave it all to chance
We can only hope and pray that things work out.
Another heartache
More pain and disappointment.
Another failed romance
Even relationships don't always work out.
On with the show!
Despite everything, we still have to keep going.
The show must go on
We have to keep moving forward and face whatever comes.
Outside the dawn is breaking
But even as a new day begins, we still have to keep performing.
On the stage
Life is like a stage, and we're all just actors playing our parts.
That holds our final destiny...
Our ultimate fate rests in the hands of fate or a higher power, and we just have to trust the journey.
Inside my heart is breaking
Even though we have to carry on, it doesn't mean we don't feel the weight of everything.
My makeup may be flaking
We may look put-together on the outside, but inside we feel like we're falling apart.
But my smile still stays on
Despite the pain and hardships, we still have to keep a positive attitude and keep going.
I'll top the bill
I'm going to make sure I'm the best.
I'll earn the kill
I'm going to go for the win at all costs.
I have to find the will to carry...
I need to dig deep and find the strength to keep going, even when it's tough.
Contributed by Christian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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