The Show Must Go On
Queen and Adam Lambert 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
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 want to take it anymore?
I guess I'm learning (I'm learning), I must be warmer now
I'll soon be 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)
Inside my heart is breaking
My make-up may be flaking
But my smile still stays on
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, yeah
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, on with the show)
The show must go on
The lyrics of Queen and Adam Lambert's song The Show Must Go On are deep and reflective of the struggles and hardships in life. The first two lines of the song, "empty spaces, what are we living for? abandoned places, I guess we know the score," emphasize the emptiness and isolation that many people feel in modern society. The lines "Another hero, another mindless crime, behind the curtain, in the pantomime," refer to the constant barrage of bad news and tragedies that we are exposed to in the media. The singer then asks, "does anybody want to take it anymore?" expressing a sense of despair and hopelessness.
Despite the challenges and pain, the singer refuses to give up. The chorus, "the show must go on," reminds us that life goes on no matter how difficult things may seem. The singer bravely faces his own heartache and failure, stating "whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance, another heartache, another failed romance." He acknowledges the difficulties that lie ahead but is determined to keep going. The lyrics "My make-up may be flaking, but my smile still stays on," demonstrate a commitment to persevere no matter what.
The final part of the song is an inspiring call to action. The singer declares that his "soul is painted like the wings of butterflies, fairy tales of yesterday will grow but never die," indicating that despite the challenges, he still has hope and believes that he can soar. The chorus repeats, "the show must go on," a reminder to all of us that no matter how difficult our circumstances may be, we must keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Empty spaces, what are we living for?
What is the meaning of our existence in the vast emptiness we call life?
Abandoned places, I guess we know the score
We know we have lost and we are left stranded in the ruins where we used to thrive.
On and on, does anybody know what we are looking for?
We keep searching for answers to our endless questions, but do we even know what we truly seek?
Another hero, another mindless crime
We see the same pattern repeating; we always idolize and then watch them fall.
Behind the curtain, in the pantomime
There is always a deeper story hidden beneath the facade we see on the surface.
Hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore?
Are we ready to fight for our beliefs and hold the line or have we lost all our strength to carry on?
The show must go on
We must continue the performance of life, regardless of the obstacles we face.
Inside my heart is breaking
My emotions are tearing me apart from within.
My make-up may be flaking
My external facade may be crumbling, revealing my true feelings.
But my smile still stays on
I will continue to wear a brave face and carry on performing, smiling through the pain.
Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance
No matter what happens in life, I will take it as it comes and leave it up to fate.
Another heartache, another failed romance
Another emotional struggle we must endure, another love lost or betrayed.
I guess I'm learning (I'm learning), I must be warmer now
I am slowly discovering that I must become more compassionate, more empathetic, and more understanding.
I'll soon be turning (turning, turning) 'round the corner now
Things are about to change for me, and a new chapter of my life is about to begin.
Outside, the dawn is breaking
A new day is dawning, full of hope and new opportunities.
But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free
Emotionally, I feel trapped and yearn to break free from my struggles.
My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
My soul is beautifully delicate, like a butterfly's wings, and is colored by my experiences.
Fairy tales of yesterday will grow but never die
Memories from the past, both good and bad, will always be with us and shape who we are today.
I can fly, my friends
Despite the challenges I face, I am capable of moving past them and soaring above them with the help of my loved ones.
I'll face it with a grin
I will approach my struggles with a smile, and confront them head-on with a positive attitude.
I'm never giving in
I will never back down or quit, no matter how difficult the road ahead may be.
On with the show
We must carry on with our lives and continue to put on a brave face, no matter what happens.
Ooh, I'll top the bill, I'll overkill
I will rise to the challenge and outdo myself, giving my all in every performance.
I have to find the will to carry on
I must dig deep within myself and find the strength to keep going, no matter what.
(On with the, on with the show)
Let us carry on with the performance of our lives, no matter what challenges we may face.
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Roger Taylor, John Deacon, Brian May, Freddie Mercury
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@marlenemalin9808
He is a gifted(genetics) singer indeed.
What he does is use his magical instrument to soaring heights.
He perfected that voice over the years and it is still today stunning.
I just saw him in Vegas...he was unbelievable..there are no words..
He has such stage presence and emotional ties to all he sings.
He makes.it look effortless. Maybe for him it is. But we mere mortals know that he has a special gift.
@LauriellenLOLpsychic
Adam never sings a song, he PERFORMS the song. Every note has a nuance, a movement, an emotion.
@cheeterable
He even tops himself. Unbelievable. Love it.
@mankivenon7261
Adam Lambert is a rare e pure talent.
@erikagolcher1353
@Patricia Cardiff Miming who? FM never sang this song live, he died.
@cibilsesco2106
@Erika Golcher but he shot the official video before he died. Brian May asked if he could go on. He slammed down a shot if whiskey, said "I'll f*****g DO it, darling." Nailed the video in one take.
@erikagolcher1353
@Cibil Sesco And? He never performed it live, he died. Its not the same a record that is produce that a song perform live. Two different things.
@erikagolcher1353
There are not enough words for Adam talent: the power of his voice, the raw emotion, the performance. Adam is really a Gift from God to become the most amazing vocalist of the XXI century.
@NoelleWalley
No one sings like Adam Lambert.... he's in a league of his own. 🎤🎶👑👏
@davelospinoso9022
If you told me Adam was an alien I would believe you. Absolutely amazing
@ScorpioBert
He's from Planet Fierce, did you know that?