The Show Must Go On
PelleK 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 -
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...

Overall Meaning

"The Show Must Go On" is a song by Queen written by the legendary Freddie Mercury, but here we will be interpreting the lyrics of PelleK's cover of the song. The lyrics speak about the struggles of life and how no matter what happens, we must keep going, or as the title suggests, the show must go on. The first verse talks about the emptiness and abandonment we experience in life and how we try to find meaning and purpose in it all. We look for heroes and leaders, but all we see are mindless crimes and pantomimes, and we wonder if anyone is truly looking for something meaningful.


In the second verse, the singer talks about the personal struggles they are facing. The heartbreaks and failed romances that they have encountered. They are trying to understand why they are living and what is their purpose in life. However, the singer gains some self-awareness and realizes that they must warm up emotionally and get ready for the next phase of their life. They must be ready to face the dawn that is breaking outside and overcome the darkness that is within them.


In the chorus, the singer emphasizes that despite all the struggles and hardships in life, the show must go on. They are trying to convince themselves that they need to keep going and put on a brave face, even if they are hurting inside. They paint their soul with the colors of the butterfly's wings, indicating that they want to be free from their struggles and let their spirit soar.


Overall, "The Show Must Go On" is an inspiring song that encourages us to keep going no matter what challenges we face. It reminds us that we are not alone and that we must wear a smile even when our world is crumbling. It is a powerful message of hope and resilience that is still relevant today.


Line by Line Meaning

Empty spaces - what are we living for
The feeling of emptiness, what is the purpose of our existence?


Abandoned places - I guess we know the score
The places that were once lively, now abandoned, and we understand that nothing lasts forever.


On and on, does anybody know what we are looking for...
Repetition of our quest and no one seems to have arrived at the right answer.


Another hero, another mindless crime
We see heroes fall and more senseless crimes happening.


Behind the curtain, in the pantomime
Life is like a play or drama with concealed motives and actions.


Hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore
A call to hold the line and not give up, but it seems like no one wants to continue any longer.


The show must go on,
No matter what, we have to continue with the show or our lives despite challenges.


Inside my heart is breaking
My heart is shattered and hurt.


My make-up may be flaking
She may be putting on a brave face, but she's struggling inside.


But my smile still stays on.
But she's trying to keep a positive attitude despite the pain inside.


Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance
She's going to let fate dictate whatever happens.


Another heartache, another failed romance
She's experienced another heartbreak and failed relationship.


On and on, does anybody know what we are living for?
Still questioning our purpose, what do we want in life?


I guess I'm learning, I must be warmer now
She's realizing that she needs to be more loving and open-hearted.


I'll soon be turning, round the corner now
She's confident that something good or new is coming soon.


Outside the dawn is breaking
It's a new day starting; new possibilities are on the horizon.


But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free
Despite the start of a new day, she's still hurting inside and wants to be liberated from her pain.


My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
Her soul is like butterfly wings; it's colored, beautiful, and free.


Fairytales of yesterday will grow but never die
Memories and stories of the past remain but continue to evolve over time.


I can fly - my friends
She feels empowered and supported by her friends.


The show must go on
Reaffirmation that the show must go on despite any adversities.


I'll face it with a grin
I will face whatever comes with a positive attitude.


I'm never giving in
I will never surrender.


On - with the show -
Continue to move forward, persist and continue with the show/life.


I'll top the bill, I'll overkill
I will be the best and surpass everyone's expectations.


I have to find the will to carry on
I must dig deep for the strength to persevere.


On with the -
Continue to push forward.


On with the show -
Continuation of the play or life.


The show must go on...
Continue no matter what challenges we face in our life.




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