The Show Must Go On
Shirley Bassey Lyrics

Empty spaces, what are we living for
We are living in an aimless world

Abandoned places, I guess we know the score
We are familiar with places where love and hope have been deserted

On and on, does anybody know what we are looking for
We are continuously searching for purpose and meaning in our lives

Another hero, another mindless crime
There is another tragedy and we need someone to save us

Behind the curtain, in the pantomime
Our lives are like a theatrical production where we play different roles

Hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore
We are constantly enduring hardships and challenges, but is anyone willing to continue?

The show must go on
We must continue with our lives, despite the difficulties

Inside my heart is breaking
I am experiencing great emotional pain

My make-up may be flaking
My facade may be falling apart

But my smile still stays on
I will continue to present a happy front, even though I am suffering inside

Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance
I don't have control over what happens in my life

Another heartache, another failed romance
I've experienced heartbreak before and will again in the future

On and on, does anybody know what we are living for?
We are living without a sense of purpose or meaning

I guess I'm learning (I'm learning learning learning)
I am still trying to figure things out

I must be warmer now
I need to be more open and loving, despite my pain

I'll soon be turning (turning turning turning) round the corner now
I am optimistic that things will get better soon

Outside the dawn is breaking
A new day is beginning, full of promise and hope

But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free
Despite the light outside, I feel trapped and want to escape my pain

My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
My spirit is beautiful, colorful, and free like a butterfly

Fairy tales of yesterday will grow but never die
Hopeful stories of the past will continue to be hopeful in the future

I can fly, my friends
I am capable of soaring to great heights

The show must go on (go on, go on, go on) yeah yeah
We must keep moving forward, even when we are in pain

I'll face it with a grin
I will approach my struggles with positivity and optimism

I'm never giving in
I refuse to give up

Ooh, I'll top the bill, I'll overkill
I will go above and beyond in everything I do

I have to find the will to carry on
I need to muster the strength to continue, even when it's tough

On with the show
Let's keep going, no matter what happens