The Show Must Go On
Holly Wilson Lyrics


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Empty spaces,
What Are We Living For
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
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
Oooh I'll top the bill I'll overkill
I have to find the will to carry on
(On With The Show)




(On With The) Show
(The Show Must Go On).

Overall Meaning

The song "The Show Must Go On" by Holly Wilson is a powerful anthem that speaks to the resilience of the human spirit. The lyrics are a poignant reminder that no matter what hardships or heartbreaks we face in life, we must keep going and persevere. The opening lines suggest a sense of emptiness and abandonment that pervades modern society, with a feeling of aimlessness and uncertainty about the meaning of life. The repetition of the question "does anybody know what we are living for?" is a reflection of the existential angst that many people feel in a world that can seem chaotic and meaningless.


The song then shifts to a more personal narrative, with the singer describing their own struggles with heartbreak and failed relationships. Despite the pain and disappointment they feel, however, they are determined to keep moving forward and find new hope for the future. The repeated refrain of "the show must go on" is a call to action, urging us all to keep pushing through even when things seem hopeless.


Line by Line Meaning

Empty spaces, What Are We Living For
The emptiness of life makes us question its purpose.


Abandoned Places, I guess We know the score
We understand the desolation of life and its outcomes.


On and on does Anybody know What We are looking for
We endlessly search for meaning and purpose in life.


Another hero another mindless crime, Behind the curtain in the pantomime
Life has its familiar, repetitive patterns of good and evil.


Hold the line does Anybody Want to take it anymore.
Can we bear the weight and pressure of life any longer?


The Show Must Go On The Show Must Go On
We must continue living life despite its challenges.


Inside My Heart Is Breaking My make up may be flaking But My Smile still stays on.
We may be suffering internally, but we put on a brave face to carry on with life.


Whatever happens I'll leave it all to chance
We cannot control the outcome of life events.


Another heartache Another failed romance
Life has its ups and downs, including heartbreak and loss.


I guess I'm learning I must be warmer now
We must learn to be kinder to ourselves and others.


I'll soon be turning Round the corner now
Life is full of surprises, and we must be ready for them.


Outside the dawn is breaking But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free.
Despite the new day, we may still be battling inner turmoil and pain.


My soul is painted Like the wings of butterflies Fairytales of yesterday Will grow but never die
Our souls are beautiful and resilient, and our past experiences will shape us but not destroy us.


I Can Fly My Friends (The Show Must Go On) (The Show Must Go On)
We must rise above our struggles and carry on with life.


I'll face it with a grin I'm never giving in On with the show
We must approach life with resilience and determination.


Oooh I'll top the bill I'll overkill I have to find the will to carry on (On With The Show) (On With The) Show
We must be the masters of our own destinies and find the strength to carry on with life.


(The Show Must Go On)
Despite life's challenges, we must continue to move forward.




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