The Show Must Go On
Pink Floyd(ROCKDL.net) Lyrics
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(Ooh, pa) take me home, take me home, take me home
(Ooh, ma) let me go
There must be some mistake
I didn't mean to let them take away my soul
Am I too old, is it too late?
(Ooh, ma, ooh, pa) will I remember the songs?
(Ooh, ah)
The show must go on
The lyrics of Pink Floyd's song "The Show Must Go On" carry a message of desperation and resignation. The words describe someone who's lost their sense of purpose and passion, feeling as though they have been stripped of their soul. The opening lines, "Must the show go on? Take me home, let me go" convey a sense of entrapment and a desperate wish to escape.
The next lines, "There must be some mistake. I didn't mean to let them take away my soul. Am I too old, is it too late?" speak to a sense of regret and self-doubt. The singer is questioning whether they've made the right decisions in life, and is wondering if it's too late to change course.
In the end, the singer resigns themselves to the fact that they must keep going, despite their doubts and fears, because "the show must go on." This line takes on a new meaning in the context of the song, as it can be interpreted as a commentary on the pressures and expectations of the entertainment industry, and the need to keep performing even when the heart is no longer in it.
Line by Line Meaning
(Ooh, ma, ooh, pa) must the show go on?
Questioning whether or not the show must go on despite what has happened.
(Ooh, pa) take me home, take me home, take me home
Asking to be taken away from the situation at hand and brought back home.
(Ooh, ma) let me go
Requesting permission to let go and move on from what has happened.
There must be some mistake
Expressing disbelief and confusion over the current situation.
I didn't mean to let them take away my soul
Regretting allowing someone to take away something so important and integral to oneself.
Am I too old, is it too late?
Questioning if it's too late to get back what has been lost and if age is a factor.
(Ooh, ma, ooh, pa) where has the feeling gone?
Wondering where the passion and emotion has disappeared to.
(Ooh, ma, ooh, pa) will I remember the songs?
Questioning if the memories and emotions associated with the music will still be remembered.
(Ooh, ah) The show must go on
Despite everything, the show must continue and the performers must carry on with their roles.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROGER WATERS
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