The Show Must Go On
Cast and Chorus Lyrics

Empty spaces, what are we living for
Wondering what the purpose of our lives is when everything seems meaningless due to the empty spaces around us.

Abandoned places, I guess we know the score
Realizing that the abandoned places around us indicate that we have lost something important, and that we might not be able to regain it.

On and on, does anybody know what we are looking for
Being unsure about what we are searching for even as we continue to move forward in life.

Another hero, another mindless crime
Seeing a pattern of people committing crimes without any thought or reason, and another person being hailed as a hero for stopping it.

Behind the curtain, in the pantomime
Understanding that our lives can often feel like a stage play, with hidden actions and exaggerated reactions for an audience.

Hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore
Questioning if anyone has the strength to continue with their lives even as it feels like everything is falling apart.

The show must go on
Insisting that even as everything seems to be falling apart, we must continue moving forward and putting on a good show.

Inside my heart is breaking
Revealing the inner turmoil and pain inside that we try to hide from others.

My make-up may be flaking
Acknowledging that our external appearances may be cracking and falling apart, but we keep up with the facade and try to stay strong.

But my smile still stays on
Despite all the pain and hardship, we continue to smile and put on a brave face for others to see.

Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance
Accepting that many things in life are beyond our control, and we must simply leave them up to chance or fate.

Another heartache, another failed romance
Knowing that heartbreaks and failed romances seem to be a constant in our lives, but we must continue to push forward regardless.

On and on, does anybody know what we are living for?
Questioning again the purpose and meaning of our lives, especially when there seems to be so much pain and turmoil involved.

I guess I'm learning (I'm learning learning learning)
Admitting that we are still trying to learn and grow, especially in the face of adversity.

I must be warmer now
Realizing that we need to be more open and vulnerable, instead of keeping our defenses up all the time.

I'll soon be turning (turning turning turning)
Feeling hopeful that things might soon be turning around for the better, despite all the challenges we are facing.

Round the corner now
Believing that we are near a turning point in our lives, and that things might improve soon.

Outside the dawn is breaking
Describing the hope that we feel, as we see the light of dawn breaking outside and revealing a new day.

But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free
Confessing that even as we feel hope on the outside, we still feel trapped and pained on the inside.

My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
Describing the beauty and fragility of our souls, which can change and evolve over time like the wings of butterflies.

Fairy tales of yesterday will grow but never die
Believing that even though the fairy tales of our past may not be real, they still live on in our hearts and imaginations, and continue to inspire us.

I can fly, my friends
Feeling empowered and free to fly beyond the limitations of our current circumstances, and to follow our dreams and passions.

Ooh, I'll top the bill, I'll overkill
Vowing to do our best and to give everything we have, even if it means going overboard and taking risks.

I have to find the will to carry on
Acknowledging that in order to keep going, we must find the strength and motivation to carry on, even when things seem bleak.

On with the show
Declaring once again that we must continue the show and keep moving forward, even if it means faking it until we make it.