The Show Must Go On
Syb van der Ploeg 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 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
(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
Show must go on
In Syb van der Ploeg's song, "The Show Must Go On," the lyrics speak to the concept of perseverance in the face of adversity. The opening line, "Empty spaces, what are we living for?" suggests that life is often meaningless without a sense of purpose. The following line, "Abandoned places, I guess we know the score, on and on" further drives home the feeling of despair and hopelessness that often accompanies a lack of direction.
The next line, "Does anybody know what we are looking for?" implies a sense of confusion and desperation as people search for meaning and fulfillment in their lives. The lines "Another hero, another mindless crime, behind the curtain, in the pantomime" suggest a growing sense of disillusionment with the world as people look for someone to save them, but instead witness more senseless violence and chaos.
Despite this, the chorus insists that "The show must go on" as a reminder that even in the face of darkness, we must persevere and continue to try. The lines "Inside my heart is breaking, my makeup may be flaking, but my smile still stays on" speak to the idea of putting on a brave face even when feeling broken inside. The line "I'll face it with a grin, I'm never giving in, on with the show" reinforces the message of resiliency and perseverance.
Overall, "The Show Must Go On" is a powerful reminder to never give up, even when the world feels bleak and hopeless. It offers a sense of hope and inspiration to those who may be struggling to find meaning and purpose in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Empty spaces, what are we living for?
What is the purpose of our existence when there seems to be nothing left in our lives?
Abandoned places, I guess we know the score, on and on
We're in a world where we're left alone in desolate places and we've accepted that this is how things will continue to be.
Does anybody know what we are looking for?
Is there anyone out there who can help us understand what it is that we truly seek in life?
Another hero, another mindless crime
We've become so used to this cycle of needing a hero to save us from senseless acts of violence and wrongdoing.
Behind the curtain, in the pantomime
There is always something more going on behind the facade and performance that people put on for show.
Hold the line
Stay strong and don't give up despite the challenges that come our way.
Does anybody want to take it anymore?
Has anyone had enough of the hardships and hardships of life?
The show must go on
No matter what happens, we must keep moving forward and put on a brave face.
The show must go on, yeah yeah
This statement is repeated to further emphasize the importance of resilience and persistence.
Inside my heart is breaking
Even though I may be struggling, I can't let it show on the outside.
My makeup may be flaking
Even though it may seem like everything is starting to fall apart, I must still put on the facade of happiness and strength.
But my smile, still, stays on
I must keep up the illusion that everything is okay even though I may be struggling on the inside.
My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
I have been beautifully transformed through my struggles and hardships.
Fairy tales of yesterday, grow but never die
Even though childhood innocence and simplicity may be gone, we can still hold onto and cherish those memories forever.
I can fly, my friends
I have risen above my struggles and can reach new heights through my strength and perseverance.
I'll face it with a grin
I'll take on all of life's challenges with a positive attitude and a smile on my face.
I'm never giving in
I won't let life's difficulties get the best of me.
On with the show
We must keep going and not let life's obstacles hold us back.
(The show must go on)
This statement is repeated to remind us of the importance of resilience and perseverance no matter what.
Show must go on
No matter what happens, we can't let our struggles keep us down; we must keep moving forward and putting on a brave face.
Writer(s): Brian May, John Deacon, Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor
Contributed by Ruby S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jeroen van der Kamp
Ja, een woord geweldig Syb. Ik denk dat we geen andere zanger in Nederland hebben die je dit na doen. Om kip-pen-vel… van te krijgen Werkelijk waar, geweldig
Susan
This is a brilliant performance and I still watch it all the time.
Ceiça Santos
Maravilhoso !!! Maravilhosa voz e que homem lindoooooo!
MMMango
Ik heb dit ook gezien deze zomer en onmiddellijk opgezocht en onmiddellijk terug genoten, keer op keer. Sieb is gewoon een kanjer, een gigant !!! Dank daarvoor man, ook voor het plaatsen ervan. Lof aan de passie en haar minnaars ! Groetjes (ook uit België)
TheSaxything
Ik had niet anders verwacht...ken Syb al van toen hij met de kermis in Hooge Mierde optrad en hij heeft daar ook altijd al diverse covers gezongen. De man heeft gewoon een goede stem en een behoorlijk bereik. Hij zingt dit nummer inderdaad geweldig!!
finefien
Wow, wow, absoluut wow! Syb, ik ben fan! Zo'n moeilijk nummer en dat dan zó weten te zingen, respect! Deze versie zal ik nog heel wat keren luisteren. Ik ben fan van Queen en kan niet alle covers evenveel waarderen, maar dit kan zich meten met Freddy. Super!
Nynke de Haan
dit is dus één van de redenen waarom ik zo'n ontzettend veel respect heb voor die man... wauw, bijna geen woorden voor.
Iknowbetterthanthat
Ge-wel-dig, wat een stem. Geniaal.
Susan
I can't help but listen to this over, and over and over. I loved Freddie but this man is genius!
nn krs
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