The Show Must Go On
Queen Elton John 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
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), 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
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, yeah
The show must 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)
Show (show must go on, go on)
In Queen Elton John's song, "The Show Must Go On," the lyrics seem to explore the struggles of life and the pressure to keep going no matter what. The opening lines suggest a sense of hopelessness and a desperate search for meaning in the midst of the "empty spaces" and "abandoned places" that surround us. The chorus of the song repeats the mantra "the show must go on," reflecting a sense of determination to keep moving forward despite the challenges we face.
The second verse continues the theme of uncertainty and the search for meaning in life, with the lyrics describing "another heartache, another failed romance" and a sense of confusion about what we are living for. The line "I guess I'm learning, I must be warmer now" suggests a desire to improve and grow as a person, but also a sense of pressure to do so quickly. The bridge of the song shifts into a more uplifting tone, with the lyrics describing how the singer is painted "like the wings of butterflies" and can fly.
Overall, the song seems to be a powerful reflection on the human experience and the resilience that we must cultivate in order to keep going, even when life gets tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Empty spaces, what are we living for?
What is the purpose of our existence in this void?
Abandoned places, I guess we know the score
We understand that we are alone and must fend for ourselves.
On and on, does anybody know what we are looking for?
We constantly search for something without knowing what it is.
Another hero, another mindless crime
There are always new heroes and new tragedies that occur without reason.
Behind the curtain, in the pantomime
We are all actors in a show with hidden motives.
Hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore?
Is anyone willing to continue this struggle?
The show must go on
We must continue even in the face of adversity.
The show must go on
We must push through the challenges.
Yeah
An exclamation of agreement or enthusiasm.
Inside my heart is breaking
Despite the hardships, I am emotionally suffering.
My make-up may be flaking
Even though my facade is beginning to deteriorate.
But my smile still stays on
I will continue to put on a happy face.
Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance
I'll accept whatever comes my way.
Another heartache, another failed romance
There will always be more heartbreak and failed relationships.
On and on, does anybody know what we are living for?
We are still searching for the meaning of our existence.
I guess I'm learning (I'm learning), I must be warmer now
I'm growing and becoming stronger through my hardships.
I'll soon be turning (turning, turning, turning), 'round the corner now
Things will be getting better.
Outside the dawn is breaking
A new day is beginning.
But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free
But I am still hurting and longing for freedom.
The show must go on
We must continue despite our pain.
The show must go on (yeah yeah)
We must keep going and put on a good performance.
Ooh, inside my heart is breaking
I am still experiencing emotional pain.
My make-up may be flaking
My exterior may be deteriorating.
But my smile still stays on
But I will continue to put on a brave face.
Yeah
An exclamation of agreement or enthusiasm.
My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
My inner self is colorful and beautiful.
Fairy tales of yesterday will grow but never die
The stories from our past will always be remembered.
I can fly my friends
I can soar and overcome anything.
The show must go on, yeah
We must persevere.
The show must go on
We must continue.
I'll face it with a grin
I'll confront it with a positive attitude.
I'm never giving in
I won't surrender.
On with the show
And the performance must go on!
Ooh, I'll top the bill, I'll overkill
I'll give my best performance and exceed all expectations.
I have to find the will to carry on
I have to discover my strength to keep going.
(On with the show, on with the show)
The performance must continue!
Show (show must go on, go on)
The performance must go on!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Roger Taylor, John Deacon, Brian May, Freddie Mercury
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@pairedgalaxy2163
Its lovely how brian always talks about how much he misses Freddie its just sad though and everybody loved Freddie,John just thought Freddie is the only person with that talent and knew it was over after his death,I would say if everybody in this world had a gun nobody would shoot Freddie he is a legand
R.I.P
Freddie Mercury
The greatest showman ever.A legand
And his words were.
The show must go on.
And thats what we will do keep Queen were they are on fam and how good people like their music
The best band ever
@TheThirdGerman
He didn't sing this to contest with Freddie Mercury, he sang it to honour him. He deserves credit for that. Some people here fail to realize that.
@VOD713
TheThirdGerman 👏🏼
@Jbessette
It should be noted that Freddy Mercury and Elton John were close friends
@ykalon
@@Jbessette Elton John is friend to just about all in the music industry.
@rustinzitoun6820
Man, i just realized that its true
@brendendesimone9278
@@ykalon he's not friends with Keith Richards
@angiel2710
Elton was a great friend of Freddie’s and even visited him on his deathbed. LOYALTY
@RB747domme
Angie L I'm not entirely certain Elton actually visited Freddie ON his deathbed..
..If he did, then that's probably best kept prrivate between Elton and Freddie.
@joshualaedtke2043
Freddie never had a deathbed
@juliact
@@RB747domme He did. There's video of it. I'm not sure how close it was to the end, but he visited Freddie regularly after Freddie became house-bound. He used to sneak in the back, but I think the last time he came, he said, F*** it, and came in the front door. The press door-stopped him and asked him what he was doing there, he said, "I'm simply visiting a friend". God bless you Elton.