The show must go on
Queen 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, 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" convey a sense of resilience, determination, and a refusal to give up or give in, even in the face of adversity. The opening lines of the song, "Empty spaces, what are we living for? Abandoned places, I guess we know the score," suggest a sense of emptiness or longing, but also a recognition that life can be harsh and unforgiving. The next line, "Does anybody know what we are looking for?" implies a kind of existential confusion or uncertainty - what is the purpose of life, and what are we here to do?


The middle section of the song depicts the struggles of the singer, who seems to be dealing with heartbreak and personal turmoil. "Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance," he sings, suggesting a kind of resignation or fatalism about his own life. "Another heartache, another failed romance, on and on," he adds, acknowledging the difficulties of love and relationships. But even in the midst of this pain and hardship, the singer remains strong and determined - "I'll face it with a grin, I'm never giving in, on with the show," he declares.


The final section of the song is perhaps the most uplifting, as the singer asserts his own strength and resilience, and affirms his belief in the power of music and performance to inspire and uplift others. "I'll top the bill, I'll overkill, I have to find the will to carry on," he sings, suggesting a kind of bravado and an unwillingness to be defeated. The repeated refrain of "The show must go on" is both a call to action and a statement of purpose - for the singer and for all of us.


Line by Line Meaning

Empty spaces, what are we living for?
What is the purpose of our existence when everything seems so empty?


Abandoned places, I guess we know the score, on and on
We've been left alone in this lonely place and we know it will continue like this endlessly.


Does anybody know what we are looking for?
Does anyone know what we're searching for or what we're missing in life?


Another hero, another mindless crime
There always seems to be another tragedy or senseless act of violence that takes someone away.


Behind the curtain, in the pantomime
Life can feel like a play or an act and we're waiting for the next scene to begin.


Hold the line
Stay strong and keep going.


Does anybody want to take it anymore?
Is anyone tired of the pain and suffering we endure and want to give up?


The show must go on
We have to keep living and pushing forward despite the struggles and setbacks.


Inside my heart is breaking
I'm hurting deeply even though I'm trying to stay strong on the outside.


My makeup may be flaking
Even though I might be falling apart and losing myself, I'll still try to keep up appearances.


But my smile, still, stays on
Despite everything, I'll keep smiling and trying to be happy.


Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance
I'll take risks and let fate decide what happens next since I can't control everything.


Another heartache, another failed romance, on and on
Love keeps coming and going, and sometimes it feels like it'll never work out.


Does anybody know what we are living for?
What is the point of all the struggle and heartache?


I guess I'm learning
I'm slowly figuring things out and growing from my experiences.


I must be warmer now
I need to show more warmth and kindness to others and myself.


I'll soon be turning, round the corner now
Things are looking up soon and a new chapter in life is coming.


Outside the dawn is breaking
The start of a new day is coming and bringing hope with it.


But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free
Even though things are starting to look better, I still feel trapped and long for freedom.


My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
My spirit is unbreakable and free like a butterfly that can fly away at any moment.


Fairy tales of yesterday, grow but never die
Memories and dreams from the past keep us going and will never fade away.


I can fly, my friends
I can rise above any obstacle and keep moving forward.


I'll face it with a grin
I'll tackle everything that comes my way with a smile on my face.


I'm never giving in
I'm not going to give up or give in to my struggles.


On with the show
Let's keep moving forward despite everything and not let anything stop us.


I'll top the bill
I'll be the best and succeed no matter what.


I'll overkill
I'll go above and beyond to achieve my goals and dreams.


I have to find the will to carry on
I need to find the strength and motivation to keep going and not give up.




Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Roger Taylor, John Deacon, Brian May, Freddie Mercury

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@AmitLavania

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



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