The Show Must Go On
The Ten Tenors Lyrics


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Empty spaces - what are we living for?
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!
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 must be warmer now.
I'll soon be 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! oh oh oh

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!

I'll top the bill!
I'll overkill!
I have to find the will to carry on!




On with the,
On with the show!

Overall Meaning

The Ten Tenors' song "The Show Must Go On" tells a tale of perseverance and resilience in the face of life's difficulties. The lyrics are reflective of the entertainment world, where the show must go on, no matter what is happening behind the scenes. The opening lines invite the reader to question the purpose of living, as they wonder about the empty spaces and abandoned places they encounter. The lyrics continue as they ask whether anyone knows what they are looking for. The song suggests that the human search for meaning and purpose is an ongoing journey.


The chorus of the song, emphasizing the need for the show to continue, represents the human desire to continue despite obstacles. The song acknowledges that life does not always go as planned, as the lyrics refer to another hero, another mindless crime, and another failed romance. However, the lyrics also suggest an ability to adapt and grow in response to life's challenges. The singer says they are learning and must be warmer now. They are about to turn a corner and embrace a new beginning. They also recognize that they are not alone in their struggles, asserting, "Does anybody know what we are living for?"


The song is ultimately an anthem for resilience in the face of adversity. Its catchy melody and relatable lyrics make it a favorite among audiences. It inspires individuals to face their challenges with a smile, to carry on despite the odds.


Line by Line Meaning

Empty spaces - what are we living for?
We see empty spaces and wonder what the point of life is.


Abandoned places - I guess we know the score.
We believe that the abandoned places prove that we aren't in control of our own lives.


On and on!
Despite our doubts, life continues forward endlessly.


Does anybody know what we are looking for?
We're lost and unsure of what we really want in life.


Another hero - another mindless crime.
We witness heroes and villains in our world who are both commendable and contemptible.


Behind the curtain, in the pantomime.
Life is a performance and we are all actors in a play.


Hold the line!
We must keep pushing forward and not give up.


Does anybody want to take it anymore?
We wonder if anyone has the strength to keep going through life's struggles.


The Show must go on!
Despite the hardships, life and its events must continue.


The Show must go on! Yeah!
The message is repeated to emphasize its importance.


Inside my heart is breaking,
Even though we put on a brave face, our heartache is still there.


My make-up may be flaking,
Our facade may crack and reveal our vulnerability.


But my smile, still, stays on!
We keep the show going and maintain a positive attitude despite the challenges.


Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance.
We accept that fate and luck play a role in our lives.


Another heartache - another failed romance.
We experience pain and disappointment in our relationships.


On and on...
Life continues no matter what hardships we face.


Does anybody know what we are living for?
We question the purpose and meaning of our existence.


I guess I'm learning I must be warmer now.
We realize that we need to be more open and vulnerable to truly connect with others.


I'll soon be turning, round the corner now.
We anticipate change and new beginnings.


Outside the dawn is breaking,
A new day is beginning and we have a fresh start to pursue.


But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free!
We still feel burdened and crave freedom despite the new opportunities that come our way.


My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies,
Our inner selves are full of wonder and beauty.


Fairy tales of yesterday, will grow but never die,
The stories of our past will always live on and shape who we are today.


I can fly, my friends!
We feel empowered and limitless in our potential.


I'll face it with a grin!
We will confront challenges and hardships with a positive attitude.


I'm never giving in!
We will never give up on life, and we will always put on the show of living.


On with the show!
We will persevere and continue with our lives, no matter what comes our way.


I'll top the bill!
We will be the star of our own show and take control of our lives.


I'll overkill!
We will give it our all and not hold back in pursuit of our dreams.


I have to find the will to carry on!
We will dig deep and find the strength to keep going.


On with the, On with the show!
Once again, we emphasize that life must go on and we will continue to perform.




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Ale Hello

Very good remake, vaguely inspired by Dimash Kudaibergen maybe!🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

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