The Show Must Go On
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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, yeah
Inside my heart is breaking
My makeup 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 makeup may be flaking
But my smile, still, stays on

My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
Fairy tales of yesterday, 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 show




Show
Show must go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Queen's "The Show Must Go On" can be interpreted as a reflection on the demands of living the life of a performer. The verses express emptiness and abandonment in tandem with living life on-stage or behind the scenes, where brutal competitiveness and mindless actions reside. Despite the lack of clarity and purpose, the chorus emphasizes the importance of pushing forward with the show, no matter the cost. The singer notes that their heart is breaking and their mask is starting to crumble, but they continue to maintain their facade to put on the performance.


Line by Line Meaning

Empty spaces, what are we living for?
What is the point of our existence when everything seems empty and meaningless?


Abandoned places, I guess we know the score, on and on
We are surrounded by desolate places, and we have become accustomed to this way of life.


Does anybody know what we are looking for?
Are we even aware of what we are searching for in life?


Another hero, another mindless crime
Every time we lose someone that we admire, it seems like a result of someone else's senseless actions.


Behind the curtain, in the pantomime
Just like in a play, there is always something happening behind the scenes that we cannot see.


Hold the line
Keep pushing forward even in the face of adversity.


Does anybody want to take it anymore?
Is anyone really prepared to endure this sense of loss and emptiness?


The show must go on
Despite all of our struggles, we must continue to live our lives and persevere through hardships, pain, and loss.


Inside my heart is breaking
I am struggling with the widespread sadness I feel on the inside.


My makeup may be flaking
I could be losing my composure, but I need to keep a façade of strength and courage.


But my smile, still, stays on
I will continue to put on a positive front, even when my personal world around me is falling apart.


Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance
No matter the outcome of the events surrounding me, I will accept with open arms whatever fate hands me.


Another heartache, another failed romance, on and on
This cycle of pain and heartbreak persists without fail.


I guess I'm learning
Each obstacle and hardship is another lesson and step to learning the game of life.


I must be warmer now
I have to respond to these hardships with warmth and affection instead of anger and bitterness.


I'll soon be turning, round the corner now
I am getting over the present difficulties and am heading towards a brighter future.


Outside the dawn is breaking
A new day is beginning, filled with new opportunities and chances.


But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free
Despite the positive exterior, I am struggling within and yearning for a sense of liberation and happiness.


My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
My emotions, like the colorful wings of a butterfly, are varied and vibrant, yet easily broken.


Fairy tales of yesterday, grow but never die
Though we may grow older, the nostalgia of our past loves and joys never fades away.


I can fly, my friends
I have the power to fly above the challenges and difficulties of life and to achieve my goals.


I'll face it with a grin
I will meet any adversity or hardship with a smile on my face and confidence in my heart.


I'm never giving in
I will never give up or surrender to the weight and pain of my struggles.


On with the show
The journey of life will continue, and we must continue to face it head on.


I'll top the bill
I will be at the forefront of the effort to overcome all obstacles and challenges.


I'll overkill
I will go to extreme lengths to achieve my goals and make my way in life.


I have to find the will to carry on
It is necessary for me to search and dig deep inside myself to find the willpower to continue living despite the adversity.


Show must go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on
Despite the myriad of struggles and pain that we face, life must continue, and we must keep moving forward with strength and determination.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Roger Taylor, John Deacon, Brian May, Freddie Mercury

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