The Show Must Go On
Divinefire 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,
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 must be warmer now
I'll soon be 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
Inside my heart is breaking
My make-up may be flaking
But my smile still stays on
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
The show must go on
I'll face it with a grin
I'm never giving in
On - with the show -
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 Divinefire highlight the idea that in life, no matter how much one struggles, they must continue on, as life still goes on. The song starts off by alluding to the emptiness and lack of meaning in the world that we live in. It talks about people feeling lost and not knowing what they're looking for. The lyrics also mention heroes and crimes, indicating the presence of both good and evil in the world.
The chorus of the song, "The show must go on," is a reminder that no matter how hard things get, we must continue going. Another significant aspect of the lyrics is the duality between what is happening externally versus internally. The lines, "Inside my heart is breaking, My make-up may be flaking, But my smile still stays on," indicate how even though things may be falling apart on the inside, people still put on a facade to show the world that they are okay.
The last section of the song speaks of hope and the idea of never giving in. The lyrics, "I have to find the will to carry on," indicate that no matter how bleak things may seem, there is always hope, and we must find the strength to carry on.
Line by Line Meaning
Empty spaces - what are we living for
What is the meaning of our existence with voids all around us?
Abandoned places - I guess we know the score
We are living in a world where forgotten and forsaken spaces are all too familiar.
On and on, does anybody know what we are looking for...
We endlessly search without knowing what we truly desire.
Another hero, another mindless crime
We continuously witness both valor and senseless acts.
Behind the curtain, in the pantomime
Amid the facade of a play, there is another story concealed from sight.
Hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore
Will anyone continue to endure this much longer?
The show must go on,
Despite it all, the performance must continue.
Inside my heart is breaking
Even though one's emotions are in disarray.
My make-up may be flaking
Even though one's outward appearance is deteriorating.
But my smile still stays on.
Their bright expression remains intact.
Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance
No matter what happens, there is no planning for it.
Another heartache, another failed romance
There is no shortage of failed love stories or broken hearts.
On and on, does anybody know what we are living for?
We still don't understand our purpose even when it's an ongoing experience.
I guess I'm learning, I must be warmer now
Perhaps they are starting to understand or empathize better towards others.
I'll soon be turning, round the corner now
A change in events is about to happen.
Outside the dawn is breaking
A new day is beginning.
But inside in the dark, I'm aching to be free
But inside, they are still burdened and yearning to be liberated.
My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
Their soul is decorated with colors and beauty like that of butterfly wings.
Fairytales of yesterday will grow but never die
History and fables continue to exist though their relevance may fade away.
I can fly - my friends
They can soar like a bird and spread their wings.
I'll face it with a grin
One mourns the situation with a smile.
I'm never giving in
One has a resilient mindset and refuses to give up.
On - with the show -
The performance proceeds.
I'll top the bill, I'll overkill
I'll excel and make sure the performance is unforgettable.
I have to find the will to carry on
Despite adversity, one has to locate the drive to continue.
On with the -
The show moves forth.
On with the show -
The act must continue.
The show must go on...
Despite obstacles, the performance should not be halted.
Contributed by Adrian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.