The Show Must Go On – English Lyrics

• By: 2CELLOS
• Album: Celloverse

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the depths of human resilience with 2CELLOS' instrumental cover of "The Show Must Go On." This unique interpretation of Queen's legendary anthem showcases how music transcends genres and speaks to the enduring spirit within us, offering a profound lesson in perseverance and creativity.

[English]

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 makeup 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

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

I'll top the bill

I'll overkill

I have to find the will to carry on

On with the show

Show

Show must go on

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
show /ʃoʊ/ A2	noun - a public performance or entertainment verb - to present or display something
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood; the centre of emotion
breaking /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/ B1	verb - to cause something to separate into pieces; to end
smile /smaɪl/ A1	noun - a facial expression indicating pleasure or friendliness verb - to form a smile
chance /tʃæns/ B1	noun - the possibility of something happening, often by luck
hero /ˈhɪəroʊ/ A2	noun - a person admired for courage or noble qualities
crime /kraɪm/ B1	noun - an act that is illegal and punishable by law
curtain /ˈkɜːrtən/ B2	noun - a piece of fabric hung to cover a window or stage opening
pantomime /ˈpæntəmʌɪm/ C1	noun - a theatrical performance using gestures without spoken words
abandoned /əˈbændənd/ B2	adjective - left behind or deserted
empty /ˈempti/ A2	adjective - containing nothing; lacking content
living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ B1	verb - to be alive; to exist
learning /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/ A2	verb - the process of acquiring knowledge or skill
free /friː/ A2	adjective - not restrained; able to act or move without restriction
soul /soʊl/ B2	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being
painted /ˈpeɪntɪd/ B2	verb - to apply color to a surface; to depict with colors
wings /wɪŋz/ A2	noun - the paired appendages used for flight
butterflies /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/ B1	noun - insects with large, often colorful wings