The show must go on

Es difícil pararse a escoger una canción de Queen, puesto que, a mi parecer al menos, cuentan entre su repertorio con unas cuantas obras maestras.

Pero hoy me voy a quedar con ésta, que desde siempre me ha puesto los pelos de punta por su intensidad, tanto en el aspecto lírico como en el musical. “The show must go on“, del álbum de 1991 “Innuendo“, vió la luz como single tan sólo seis semanas antes de la lamentable desaparición de Freddie Mercury.

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
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
Inside my heart is breaking
My make-up may be flaking
But my smile still stays on
My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
Fairytales of yesterday will 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
On with the show
The show must go on…

5-05-2010. Música.