1. A 1970s America… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands with the name "Morning".
1. A 1970s American folk-pop band
2. A 2000s Dutch pop-rock band.
1. Morning was an American folk-pop band featuring Chris Darrow.
2. Morning... atmospheric pop... progressive rock... but above all just plain heavy metal too!
Morning was founded in the summer of 2000 by Saskia van Heugten (vocals) and drummer Mauro Pi (drums). In autumn 2000 the brothers Pol Bannier (bassguitar) and Stijn Bannier (synths) joined the band. After working for two years with just one guitarist and releasing two demos in 2001 and 2002, the Dutch band decided in summer 2002 to continue with two guitarists. The remaining members found Martijn Brauwers and Bas Rensen. The band calls its style dreammetal, with influences from bands like The Gathering and Ayreon, but also Soilwork and Killswitch Engage. With Bas and Martijn the band is more powerful and intense like never before. In August 2003 the band released new demo-EP called 'Inside'. 'Inside' got raving reviews from the (inter)national press!
A debut album was recorded by the band in the summer of 2004. This is "Hour of Joy" and was released worldwide in September 2005 by Black Lotus Records. The album was recorded in the PITStudio in Weert and mastered in the Athens Mastering Studio. In some intro's you can hear a choir, which was recorded in Leuven - Belgium, and a guest appearance from Arjen "Ayreon" Lucassen.
In the current line-up Morning creates a decent name in live performing. Since Winter 2002 this results in countless performances in and outside of The Netherlands, which is remarkable for an unsigned band. Thus the band stood no less than 80 times on stage in 2003 and 2004. Morning played at festivals such as Summer Darkness, Metal Female Voices Fest, Novemberrain, OccultFest, GothTronic, Gentse Feesten, Molfest and Bevrijdingsfestival. The band could not only reach the metalheads when playing with among others After Forever, Autumn, Epica, Orphanage, Lana Lane, Paradise Lost, Therion and Trail of Tears, but also the pop/rock public was reached when performing with among others Blöf, BrainPower and Di-Rect.
The band is playing again on a weekly basis with the debut album in the pocket. Among others 't Paard van Troje, Effenaar, Melkweg, Tivoli, Goudvishal and Manifesto are some of the venues in which the band will perform while promoting "Hour of Joy".
The Show Must Go On
Morning 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.
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! Yeah!
Ooh! Inside my heart is breaking!
My make-up may be flaking!
But my smile, still, stays on!
Yeah! oh oh oh
My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies,
Fairy tales 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!
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 are a poignant exploration of the struggles of life and the necessity of putting on a brave face in the face of adversity. The opening lines, "Empty spaces - what are we living for? Abandoned places - I guess we know the score," suggest a sense of desperation and disillusionment with the world. In the face of the emptiness and abandonment around us, it is easy to feel lost and uncertain of our purpose.
The lyrics go on to talk about the need to carry on despite the challenges we face, with lines like "Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance... I'll soon be turning round the corner now... But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free!" The theme of persistence in the face of difficulty is echoed throughout the song, culminating in the famous chorus: "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!"
The bridge of the song takes a more positive turn, with the singer imagining themselves as a butterfly, able to fly free from the constraints of their situation: "My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies, Fairy tales of yesterday, will grow but never die, I can fly, my friends!" The final verses of the song are a rousing call to action, urging the singer to "top the bill!... overkill!" and to always "carry on" despite any obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Empty spaces - what are we living for?
What is the purpose of our existence when we are surrounded by emptiness?
Abandoned places - I guess we know the score..
We are familiar with the feeling of being left behind in a desolate world.
On and on!
Life continues relentlessly without any pause or respite.
Does anybody know what we are looking for?
Is there anything in particular that we seek or desire from this life?
Another hero - another mindless crime.
The world witnesses another tragic event resulting from a senseless act of violence.
Behind the curtain, in the pantomime.
This world is nothing but a grand illusion or play where we all have our parts to play.
Hold the line!
We must stay strong and resolute in the face of adversity.
Does anybody want to take it anymore?
Is there anyone who can endure this life any longer?
The show must go on!
Regardless of what happens in life, we must keep moving forward with courage and determination.
Inside my heart is breaking,
I am experiencing immense pain and anguish deep within my soul.
My make-up may be flaking,
My façade may be crumbling or fading away under the strain of my inner turmoil.
But my smile, still, stays on!
Despite everything, I continue to wear a brave face and put on a show, as it were.
Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance.
I relinquish control over the outcomes of my life, letting fate or destiny run its course.
Another heartache - another failed romance.
Once again, I have been hurt by love and another relationship has come to an end.
Does anybody know what we are living for?
Is there any larger purpose or meaning to our existence?
I guess I'm learning.
I am slowly but steadily gaining insight and understanding about the nature of life.
I must be warmer now..
I need to become more compassionate and empathetic towards myself and others.
I'll soon be turning round the corner now.
Things are going to change for the better, and I can feel it coming soon.
Outside the dawn is breaking,
A new day is dawning, and with it comes the possibility of hope and renewal.
But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free!
Despite the positive signs, I am still struggling to overcome my inner pain and longing for liberation.
Ooh! Inside my heart is breaking!
I am overwhelmed with a sense of heartache and sorrow.
My make-up may be flaking!
I am barely able to hold up my façade of strength and resilience, crumbling under the weight of my emotions.
But my smile, still, stays on! Yeah! oh oh oh
Despite my struggles, I continue to put on a brave face and persevere with a smile on my lips.
My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies,
The essence of my being is as bright and beautiful as the wings of a butterfly, radiating hope and joy.
Fairy tales of yesterday, will grow but never die,
Even though the world may be harsh and unforgiving, the childlike innocence and wonder of fantasy will always live on in our hearts.
I can fly, my friends!
I have the power and strength to rise above my struggles, and soar towards new heights of possibility and potential.
I'll face it with a grin!
No matter what challenges come my way, I will meet them with a brave and positive attitude.
I'm never giving in!
I will never surrender or give up, no matter how difficult the road ahead may be.
I'll top the bill!
I will be the star of my own life's performance, and give my best performance every single day.
I'll overkill!
I will not hold back or hesitate to go above and beyond what is expected, giving more of myself than ever before.
I have to find the will to carry on!
Despite all of life's obstacles and challenges, I must discover the internal motivation and strength to keep moving forward.
On with the show!
No matter what happens, life goes on, and we must keep playing our part in this grand illusion called existence.
On with the,
We must continue without pause or interruption,
On with the show!
keeping the rhythm of life moving forward, and embracing all of its ups and downs with courage and determination.
The show must go on!
In the end, no matter what happens, we must keep playing our part and carrying on with life, putting on a brave face and persevering with hope and resilience.
Contributed by Jack N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Roxana Capraru
this is a great song :)
Андрей Бирюков
Голос слабоват для этой песни,но тембр и манера приятная.