On With The Show
The Rolling Stones Lyrics


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Good evening one and all we're all so glad to see you here
We'll play your favorite songs while you're all so happy atmosphere
We'll start with over river, then maybe stormy weather, too
I'm sure you know just what to do
On with the show good health to you

Please pour another glass it time to watch the cabaret
Your wife will never know that you're not really working late
Your hostess here is Wendy, you'll find her very friendly, too
And we don't care just what you do
On with the show good health to you

Petina, start the show attwo2 o'clock

Oh if by chance you find that you can't make it anymore
We'll put you in a cab and get you safely to the door
But we've got all the answers, and we've got lovely dancers, too
There's nothing else you have to do
On with the show good health to you

You're all such lovely people dancing, eating round the floor
But if you have to fight, please take your trouble out the door
For now I say with sorrow, until this time tomorrow

We'll bid you all a find adieu
On with the show good health to you

Overall Meaning

The Rolling Stones's song "On With The Show" is a song about a cabaret or nightclub that provides entertainment to people who want to forget their problems and have a good time. The lyrics are addressed to the audience, welcoming them to the club and describing the atmosphere they can expect. The singer promises to play their favorite songs, starting with "Over the river" and "Stormy weather" which are possibly songs that speak to people's desires to escape their everyday lives.


The singer encourages the audience to enjoy themselves and forget their worries, even implying that they can lie to their wives about where they are. The hostess, Wendy, is presented as friendly and accommodating, ready to help people have a good time. The singer offers a sense of security, promising that if someone becomes overwhelmed, they will be taken care of and brought safely to the door.


However, the singer also acknowledges the potential for trouble, urging the audience to take any fights outside. The song ends with the singer bidding farewell to the audience, thanking them for coming and promising to see them again tomorrow. Overall, the song portrays a sense of escapism and hedonism, appealing to the desire to forget one's problems and have a good time.


Line by Line Meaning

Good evening one and all we're all so glad to see you here
We welcome you to our show and are thrilled to have you here with us.


We'll play your favorite songs while you're all so happy atmosphere
We'll perform the music that you love, creating a joyous atmosphere.


We'll start with over river, then maybe stormy weather, too
We will start with an upbeat song and may move to a slow, emotional ballad later.


I'm sure you know just what to do
We trust that you will enjoy yourselves and have a great time.


On with the show good health to you
Let's continue with the performance and here's hoping that you remain healthy and happy.


Please pour another glass it time to watch the cabaret
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show with a refreshing drink.


Your wife will never know that you're not really working late
If you're not at home, we'll keep your secret safe and your wife won't know you're enjoying our performance.


Your hostess here is Wendy, you'll find her very friendly, too
Our hostess, Wendy, is welcoming and amiable, making your experience more pleasant.


And we don't care just what you do
Our focus is on providing you with a memorable show, and we're not concerned with anything else that you may be doing.


Petina, start the show attwo2 o'clock
We have a specific start time, and we want to ensure that the show begins promptly at 2 o'clock.


Oh if by chance you find that you can't make it anymore
In case you need to leave early, we will help you exit safely and comfortably.


We'll put you in a cab and get you safely to the door
We will arrange for transportation and ensure that you exit our venue without any issues.


But we've got all the answers, and we've got lovely dancers, too
We are equipped to handle any situation that may arise, and in addition, we have skilled dancers to entertain you.


There's nothing else you have to do
We want you to simply relax and enjoy the performance, without any concerns or obligations.


You're all such lovely people dancing, eating round the floor
We appreciate the energy and enthusiasm of our audience as they dance and dine around the venue.


But if you have to fight, please take your trouble out the door
We urge our guests to refrain from any disruptive behavior and to leave any conflicts outside of our performance.


For now I say with sorrow, until this time tomorrow
We are sad to see you go, but hope to see you again at our next performance.


We'll bid you all a fine adieu
We say goodbye to our lovely audience and wish them well until next time.


On with the show good health to you
We conclude our performance by encouraging our audience to continue enjoying the evening and remain in good health.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Michael Jagger

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@malegrissusran8847

@@jedfra9172
I agree with this !
For me it is one of the most interssant RS Album.
But the line -up of the songs of the original is
cpl wrong !
I have made my own version
{ the Lantern is #2 ! }
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There is a Rock Group named "" Brian Johnstowm Massaker ""
{ one of my faforite ! } They have made her own Version of
SMR !
SMR -2 - here the adress of the Intro
"" All Around You ""
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@비정한세상

Good evening one and all we're all so glad to see you here
We'll play your favorite songs while you all soak up the atmosphere
We'll start with over river, then maybe stormy weather, too
I'm sure you know just what to do

On with the show good health to you

Please pour another glass it time to watch the cabaret
Your wife will never know that you're not really working late
Your hostess here is Wendy, you'll find her very friendly, too
And we don't care just what you do

Petina, start the show at 2 o'clock

Oh if by chance you find that you can't make it anymore
We'll put you in a cab and get you safely to the door
But we've got all the answers, and we've got lovely dancers, too
There's nothing else you have to do

You're all such lovely people dancing, eating round the floor
But if you have to fight, please take your trouble out the door
For now I say with sorrow, until this time tomorrow
We'll bid you all a find adieu



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@ruthgonzalez22

Pájaro Campanaaa😍 GRANDEEEEEEE LUIS ALBERTO DEL PARANÁ Y LOS PARAGUAYOS!!!!

@pedrogroves77777

I noticed that back in 1972 ish, but only with the power of the internet can I prove it! Love the Stone anyway!!! Lifted from ................. https://youtu.be/m7kpL5wk-XE?si=0KzEJ4GdYGIZ6Yme

@jimluugane

1:04 Love Bill's bass line

@ruizodaniel

1:02 Petina, starts her show dancing "Pajaro Campana", paraguayan harp music, from Felix Pérez Cardozo, then 2:32 Pajaro Campana again. Wonderful music...!

@shevetlevi2821

Thank you Daniel. Yes, wonderful music. On with the show.

@alejandrovilla2615blues

Exactamente. Una nota de color. Ángela, su hija, nacida en Buenos Aires, estuvo casada.con un bahiense de apellido Scagnetti. La familia de ella era amiga de mi familia paterna, que también eran paraguayos. Ángela le trajo de regalo un guacamayo colorado embalsamado a mi padre, hace casi 50 años.

@Thomas.Hallin

Its Sergio Cuevas playing the harp, my father.

@hernanrainnerkoemannvergar4258

QUE GRANDE PARANAAAA!! HASTA LOS STONES LOS AMAN

@cherembjorg1390

El mas grande de los grande Luis Alberto del Parana!!

@rodrigovilla-alba

Pájaro Campana...!!!

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