The Show Must Go On
Queen & Elton John 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 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

Overall Meaning

"The Show Must Go On" is a song about resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The lyrics speak of the harsh reality of life, characterized by hardships, heartbreaks, and disappointments, that seem to be the norm in the modern world. The opening lines "Empty spaces, what are we living for, Abandoned places, I guess we know the score" paint a picture of a world without purpose and direction. The second verse continues the theme, as Freddie Mercury sings about "Another heartache, another failed romance" and wonders if anybody knows what they are living for.


Despite the despair and struggle, the chorus of "The show must go on" serves as a mantra, a call to keep pushing through the difficulties, no matter how tough things get. The bridge adds another dimension to the song, with lines like "My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies, Fairy tales of yesterday will grow but never die." Here, Freddie Mercury seems to hint that there are glimpses of beauty and wonder in the world, and that even amidst the darkness, one can find some hope and light. The song ends with Mercury declaring that he will "top the bill" and "overkill," determined to find the strength to carry on and never give up.


Line by Line Meaning

Empty spaces, what are we living for
We are questioning our existence and the purpose of our lives.


Abandoned places, I guess we know the score
We have experienced loneliness and despair, and we know how it feels.


On and on, does anybody know what we are looking for
We are searching for something meaningful and fulfilling in our lives, but we don't know what it is.


Another hero, another mindless crime
We keep hoping for someone to save us, but we see more and more senseless acts of violence and tragedy.


Behind the curtain, in the pantomime
We are living in a world where everything seems like a performance or an act, and we don't know what's real anymore.


Hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore
We are tired and worn out from trying to hold on and keep going, and we wonder if anyone else feels the same way.


The show must go on
Despite everything, we have to keep moving forward and putting on a brave face.


Inside my heart is breaking
Even though I may seem strong and composed on the outside, I am hurting deeply inside.


My make-up may be flaking
My facade may be crumbling or showing cracks, but I am trying to hold it together as best I can.


But my smile still stays on
I am trying to keep up appearances and not let others see how much I am struggling.


Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance
I am resigned to the fact that I can't control everything in my life and that some things are beyond my control.


Another heartache, another failed romance
I have been through difficult and painful relationships before, and I am bracing myself for more heartbreak and disappointment.


I guess I'm learning (I'm learning learning learning)
I am trying to learn from my mistakes and grow as a person, even if it's a slow and painful process.


I must be warmer now
I need to be more open and vulnerable with others, and not shut myself off emotionally.


I'll soon be turning (turning turning turning)
I am approaching a turning point in my life, where I will have to make some tough decisions and face new challenges.


Round the corner now
I can sense that change is coming, and I am trying to prepare myself for it.


Outside the dawn is breaking
There is a new day dawning, and I am hopeful that things will get better.


But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free
Even though there is hope and light on the horizon, I am struggling with my inner demons and longing for release from my pain.


My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
I am a beautiful and delicate creature, but I am also fragile and vulnerable to the whims of fate.


Fairy tales of yesterday will grow but never die
The stories and myths of our past still have relevance and meaning today, and will continue to inspire and enchant us for generations to come.


I can fly, my friends
Despite my struggles and setbacks, I still have the ability to soar and achieve my dreams, with the help and support of those around me.


I'll face it with a grin
I am determined to meet my challenges with a positive and hopeful spirit, even though my heart may be heavy.


I'm never giving in
I refuse to give up or give in to despair, no matter how difficult things may seem.


Ooh, I'll top the bill, I'll overkill
I am going to put on the best show of my life, and give it everything I've got, even if it means going over the top.


I have to find the will to carry on
I need to summon my inner strength and determination, and keep going even when the going gets tough.


On with the show
No matter what happens, I am going to keep performing and living my life to the fullest.




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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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@MartinHernandez-mh3yf

Que no era la voz?
Por favor , no sabés nada entonces.
Por favor!
Las cosas que hay que leer!!!!!
Mercury fué soberbio!
Voz, acting , empoderamiento escénico, o sea un ser despegado!
La voz....ay ...por favor!
Todo bien con Elton , lo quiero mucho y lo admiro, pero no le llega ni atar los cordones a Freddie.
Y en este tema menos que menos.
El disco Innuendo, es una obra de arte , de dolor , de vida , de magia y amor.
Y este tema en especial ...es todo amor y vida !
Y solo Freddie lo interpretó como nadie , porque era él diciendo Adiós de alguna manera ., y que la vida debe seguir , aún sin él , pero como Freddie es inmortal , también así lo es y será por los siglos de los siglos ....SU VOZ!!!!!!!!!!



@LucadiBartolomeo

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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@EDUARDOLUGO51

amazing music

@evanscallop4396

EDUARDO?

@jesustrria977

Te encontré Eduardo

@chrissiegle1065

Elton lost sooo many friends to aids in the 80s and 90s.. He covered this with Queen as a sign of his love and respect for Freddie.. I love this version...

@oaspich

I agree. Loved your opinion.

@JonCombo

@@oaspich I agree. Loved your opinion.

@leejohnstone3051

Awesome version

@davidecorbia3601

And in that same year, 1997, he lost Gianni Versace and Lady Diana...

@liamrussell9872

I agree totally, but queen can't cover their own song bro 😂

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@samwilkinson4003

you can tell just by Johns face that he doesn't want to do it anymore, such sadness.

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