The Show Must Go On
Queen(퀸) Lyrics
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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
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'm learning learning learning)
I must be warmer now
I'll soon be turning (turning turning 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 yeah
Ooh, inside my heart is breaking
My make-up may be flaking
But my smile still stays on
Yeah yeah, whoa wo 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 (go on, go on, go on) yeah yeah
The show must go on (go on, go on, go on)
I'll face it with a grin
I'm never giving in
On, with the show
Ooh, 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, the show must go on
Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on
Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on
Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on
Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on
Go on, go on
The Show Must Go On by Queen is a song that has become an anthem for perseverance in the face of adversity. The lyrics of the song reflect on the emptiness and abandonment that many people feel in their lives, and the need to keep going despite the challenges. The song starts with the lines, "Empty spaces, what are we living for, Abandoned places, I guess we know the score." It speaks to the feeling that many people experience when they realize that they are living their lives without any real purpose or direction.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the main message is one of resilience and determination. The lyrics state that despite the challenges and setbacks that the singer has faced in life, they will continue to push forward and refuse to give up. The chorus repeats the phrase "The show must go on" several times, emphasizing the need to keep moving forward.
The imagery in the song is powerful, with lines like "My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies, Fairy tales of yesterday will grow but never die," which speak to the resilience and beauty of the human spirit. The ending of the song is particularly poignant, as the lyrics state that "I'll top the bill, I'll overkill, I have to find the will to carry on," showing that even in the face of death, the singer will continue to put on a show and inspire others to do the same.
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 understand the reality of being left alone in desolate places.
On and on, does anybody know what we are looking for
We are endlessly searching for something without any clear understanding of what it is.
Another hero, another mindless crime
Innumerable heroes have fallen in vain, and yet we keep committing senseless criminal acts.
Behind the curtain, in the pantomime
We play our assigned roles, concealing our true selves behind a mask.
Hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore
Can we continue to endure the hardships that are thrown our way?
The show must go on
Regardless of what we face, we must keep moving forward.
The show must go on, yeah
The show must always go on, without any breaks or interruptions.
Inside my heart is breaking
Even though we put on a brave face, we are struggling internally.
My make-up may be flaking
The facade we have created is slowly peeling away.
But my smile still stays on
Despite our struggles, we continue to wear a smile and act as if everything is okay.
Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance
I will take a leap of faith and let things unfold as they may.
Another heartache, another failed romance
We will experience more heartbreaks and relationship failures in the future.
On and on, does anybody know what we are living for?
We continuously question the reason behind our existence.
I guess I'm learning (I'm learning learning learning)
Through these experiences, I am slowly gaining new insights and knowledge.
I must be warmer now
I need to become more compassionate and empathetic towards others.
I'll soon be turning (turning turning turning)
A new chapter in my life is about to begin.
Round the corner now
I am about to face a new challenge in my life.
Outside the dawn is breaking
A new day is beginning, filled with new possibilities.
But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free
However, I am still struggling internally and wish to be free from my emotional pain.
My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
My spirit is as vibrant and delicate as the wings of a butterfly.
Fairy tales of yesterday will grow but never die
The stories of the past will continue to live on and inspire new generations.
I can fly, my friends
I am capable of achieving great things if I believe in myself.
I'll face it with a grin
No matter what comes my way, I will face it with a positive attitude and a smile.
I'm never giving in
I will never give up or give in to the challenges I face.
On, with the show
I will keep moving forward and facing my challenges head-on.
Ooh, I'll top the bill, I'll overkill
I will give everything I have to succeed and achieve my goals.
I have to find the will to carry on
Even when I feel discouraged, I must find the strength to keep going.
The show, the show must go on
The performance must continue, no matter what.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN MAY, FREDDIE MERCURY, JOHN DEACON, ROGER TAYLOR
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@juliettedecoret5091
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
@bluebell3720
@@thenorthernvoice3713
I dont understand why Brian explained it this way.
It was for the Innuendo album it would have been a huge waste of their time if it wasn't used.
If Freddie couldnt do it all they had to do was lower it its not as if anyone else could do it.
Brian did the demo and explained he wasn't able to sing it in chest voice only falsetto
To sing words in high range is a challenge for a good singer nevermind one who's very ill.
On different articles it says roger and john were jamming on others it includes Freddie which seems more likely
Their rhythm chord is what he used in the song as well as pachelbels canon which seems more like Freddie than Brian and richards suggssted a key change
Itv 2014 Brian said it was about a sad clown whos smile is painted on and they he and Freddie hammered out the words
Brian does tend to contradict himself a lot though
About this song he has said both that they did and didnt discuss the lyrics as in the meaning
But he has said a lot they wrote it together
Express that they spent the afternoon together and solidified the first verse and had enough to finish the last two verses and later added wings of a butterfly
The theme of the clown probably came from Freddie as the intro to hard life is from Vesti la giubba about a heart broken clown painted smile as the show must go on!
And its very much Freddie attitude in life especially when he was very ill keep smiling and on with the show!
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Sing (words)High range
'In chest voice'
@nestorzelaya188
This is not the voice of a man about to die, it is the voice of a man about to become immortal.
@metalmugen
Mother Love is the voice of a man about to die but still strong as ever.
@dajkanusans2650
Thank you for this comment full of beauty and respect ♥️
@fernandacervantes9226
"I'm not going to be a rockstar, im going to be a legend" - freddie
Mission successful
@pistanagy4669
QUEEN, 100%FREEDI MERCURY!!!!!
@mjvybz
Okay..
@babyyoda3756
100% ur right u will
@TheSorcerer1
+ Respect
@Thomas_Rose
True the show must go on
@omarsantiago1498
Who is in 2024✋