The Show Must Go On
Wave Mechanics Union Lyrics

Empty spaces - what are we living for?
What is the purpose of our existence when our surroundings are so bleak?

Abandoned places - I guess we know the score
The signs indicate that we're doomed to fail, our fate already sealed

On and on
The endless cycle continues, with no change in sight

Does anybody know what we are looking for?
Is there even a goal we should strive for, or are we just wandering?

Another hero, another mindless crime
In a world where the good are powerless, all we get is a never-ending stream of tragedy

Behind the curtain in the pantomime
There's no need for a facade, since what we see is all there is

Hold the line
Don't give up yet, keep pushing against the odds

Does anybody want to take it anymore?
Is there anyone left who has the drive to endure this senseless existence?

Show must go on
Regardless of how pointless things seem, we must still continue our march forward

Inside my heart is breaking
Despite the brave face we put on, we are consumed by melancholy on the inside

My make-up may be flaking
Our appearance may be a mask that we wear, but even that is beginning to crack

But my smile still stays on
We cannot give up, because even if all else fails, hope still remains

Whatever happens I'll leave it all to chance
Since our fate is predetermined, we might as well just let things unfold by themselves

Another heartache, another failed romance
It is clear that any attempt at happiness is a futile and painful endeavor

Does anybody know what we are living for?
In the face of all this, what goal can we possibly have?

I guess I'm learning
Despite the despair, we might as well try to learn from our experiences

I must be warmer now
We must learn to empathize and connect with others in order to survive

I'll soon be turning round the corner now
Perhaps there is a chance for things to change, even if that chance is small

Outside the dawn is breaking
Despite the darkness surrounding us, there is still hope on the horizon

But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free
Despite the hope, we still feel trapped and suffocated by our circumstances

My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
Our inner selves may be fragile and temporary, but they are still beautiful

Fairy tales of yesterday will grow but never die
The stories we tell ourselves of a brighter future may never come true, but they still inspire us

I can fly - my friends
Even in the face of all this sadness, we can still rise above our circumstances and find freedom

Show must go on - yeah
We must keep moving forward, even if it feels pointless

Ooh inside my heart is breaking
The hurt inside us may never go away, but we still have to keep moving forward

My make-up may be flaking
Our facade may be crumbling, but we still have to put it on to face the world

But my smile still stays on
We refuse to give up hope and will continue to project positivity, even if we don't believe it ourselves

I'll face it with a grin
We'll fight on with a determined face, no matter how much pain we face

I'm never giving in
We'll never let the pain and despair fully consume us, we'll keep fighting on

On with the show
We'll keep going, even if the audience has left and there's no point to it all

I'll top the bill
We'll aim high, even if it feels like there is no payoff in sight

I'll overkill
We'll pour our all into what we do, regardless of the returns

I have to find the will to carry on
We must not give up, because life still contains the possibility of joy and fulfillment

Show must go on, go on, go on, go on
We must repeat this cycle ad infinitum, because there is no other choice but to carry on