The Show Must Go On
Queen + Elton John Lyrics

Empty spaces what are we living for
We are questioning the meaning of our existence, as there are many voids in our lives.

Abandoned places I guess we know the score
We are familiar with the feeling of being left behind or forgotten, as it is a common occurrence in our lives.

On and on, does anybody know what we are looking for
We are aimlessly going through life without any clear purpose or goal, and we wonder if anyone else feels the same way.

Another hero, another mindless crime
We consistently see people try to save the day, but they are met with pointless acts of wrongdoing and destruction.

Behind the curtain, in the pantomime
The reality of our lives is obscured by a facade, a performance we put on for the world, which is superficial and illusory.

Hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore
We are at a breaking point, wondering if anyone has the strength to continue on this futile path.

The show must go on
Regardless of what happens, we must continue our facade, our performance for the world to see, to keep up appearances.

Inside my heart is breaking
Despite my cheerful exterior, I am struggling with emotional pain on the inside, which is causing me great distress.

My make-up may be flaking
The metaphorical mask I wear to hide my true feelings is starting to fade, showing cracks in my facade.

But my smile still stays on
Despite my inner turmoil, I force myself to keep my fake smile on, to maintain the illusion of happiness and well-being.

Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance
I relinquish control of my life to fate, to whatever force decides my future, as I feel powerless and directionless.

Another heartache, another failed romance
I am familiar with heartbreak and disappointment in love, as it seems to be a recurring theme in my life.

On and on, does anybody know what we are living for?
We continue our aimless existence, wondering if there is any meaning or purpose to our lives.

I guess I'm learning (I'm learning), I must be warmer now
I am slowly realizing that I need to be more compassionate and kind-hearted, as I have been too cold and distant in my interactions with others.

I'll soon be turning (turning, turning, turning), round the corner now
I am hopeful that a change is coming, that I am about to enter a new chapter in my life, one that is better and brighter than before.

Outside the dawn is breaking
As a metaphor for a new beginning, the sun rising gives me hope for a brighter future.

But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free
Despite my hopes for a better tomorrow, I am still struggling with emotional pain and longing for freedom from my struggles.

My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
My inner self is as delicate and fragile as the wings of a butterfly, and I am constantly changing and evolving as I grow and learn in life.

Fairy tales of yesterday will grow but never die
The stories and memories of our past will always be with us, shaping our lives and experiences, even as we move forward into the future.

I can fly my friends
I am hopeful and optimistic that I can succeed and thrive in life, and I encourage others to do the same.

I'll face it with a grin
No matter what happens in life, I will meet it with a smile, even if it is only to keep up appearances and hide my true feelings.

I'm never giving in
I am determined to keep going, no matter what obstacles or challenges I face, as giving up is not an option for me.

Ooh, I'll top the bill, I'll overkill
I will exceed expectations, going above and beyond what is required of me, to show everyone what I am capable of achieving.

I have to find the will to carry on
Despite the difficulties and struggles I face, I must search deep within myself to muster the strength and determination to push through and continue on with life.

Show (show must go on, go on)
The repetition of the final line emphasizes that the performance, the facade we put on, must be maintained at all costs, even if we don't have the energy or desire to continue.