The Show Must Go On-Queen Lyrics (HD)

In every video post a song you would like us to do the lyrics for..the song with the most likes ( thumps up ) will be the one we will do.

[@Vinnyzzzz]

*Death: Am i a joke to you?* *Freddie: Yes, my dear*

[@AverageJoe19848]

Have you returned to us?

[@orionburton3829]

We need Mercury so much my brave warrior!!

[@user-vw4cg1xq7r]

But he died

[@johntinio1680]

@@user-vw4cg1xq7r His legacy is what he means freddie maybe dead physically but he lives on in our hearts.

[@beingawesomeisawesome9803]

Yes,*darling

[@artofvoice]

One take. No autotune. True legend.

[@roverwaters3875]

Brian says clearly it was not recorded in one take see: The Show Must Go On - Queen Days of our Lives

[@SESKE_5]

autotune ohh that what they call music now adays

[@weronikap4163]

@@roverwaters3875 m,,

[@weronikap4163]

ggv.,.K

[@weronikap4163]

@@SESKE_5 mmm

[@rayguy2953]

I don’t hear the voice of a dying man I hear the voice of a LEGEND

[@Hxgz-n-Drxgz]

Touch of the heavens

[@TonyEnglandUK]

When I used to listen to this at the time, I just used to think it was just another great Queen song. I listened to it today, knowing I probably won't even make Christmas, and every word Freddie sings tore my soul to shreds. If there's anything beyond all this, I'll give Freddie all your thanks.

[@paulseichei4967]

It will be ALLWAYS in heart of everyone...

[@noehenrique4493]

"My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies" "Fairy tails of yesterday, will grow but never die" "I can fly, my friends"

[@jmsg_PR]

SHOW MUST GO ON

[@deankenella4893]

Inside my heart is breaking!!

[@user-cu6qq9bp2t]

​@@deankenella4893 My make up may be flaking but my smile, still stays on.

[@liesawatisusanto5528]

Brian May composed this song...but all focus is on Freddie...he sang this proudly....May wrote it sentimentally. That's the difference

[@jeanejay7974]

Everybody saying this is Freddie mercury's last goodbye to us. But I think this is his audition for immortality

[@clownfn6216]

Enjee Secret RESPECT

[@HamSweetHam25]

Enjee Secret Freddie’s last goodbye would be “mother love” cause he recorded that in the days before his death

[@annetteboudreau7771]

Beautifully said! And he passed with honours.

[@glyde5759]

*Freddie

[@kmcshane8725]

Technically, this song ISN'T his last goodbye, but is one of them.

[@Mrz-bq2yb]

Freddie sang this 2 months before his death to AIDs. Barely being able to stand because of his illness, Brian May told Freddie he would sing the vocals for him. Freddie refused, mustered all of his strength, and sang his first take perfectly. This is what you're hearing now. He died 2 months prior to this. On with the show.

[@Gar96229]

God can only dream of being this cool.

[@ChinoFavre]

David Ryan God taught him how to sing this song... :P

[@TheAzureNightmare]

"I'll fucking do it, Darling." If anyone were to claim that Homosexuals would do nothing but wither away in their dying days from AIDS, do introduce them to Freddy Mercury. Prove anyone who holds such a misguided notion in their heads wrong.

[@eveningninja1667]

Thanks Mr. Wikipedia.

[@Mrz-bq2yb]

***** Nah I saw a documentary on Freddie Mercury. Nice try though.

[@amarawoolery8404]

In the 80's, not only was AIDS incurable, but it was also almost always fatal. It was a sickness that slowly affected your immune system, causing you to become far more vulnerable to other illnesses. It addition, it caused numerous of it's own problems. Freddie died 4 years after being diagnosed with this awful disease, and the recording we are all listening to here was made in the final two months of his life. If you have a minute, look up some of the symptoms in the last stages of AIDS-- Freddie was unbelievably sick, to the point that Brian May offered to step up and do the vocals because he didn't think Freddie could. But Freddie did. He stepped up and performed this song in one single take, offering what many would consider to be his best vocals even as he sung a song he had written about his imminent death. While it is so clear what these lyrics portray, Freddie doesn't sound the least bit hopeless. After 4 years, he had accepted his fate. His legacy lives on.

[@leono7095]

In the 80s nor today AIDS is curable. Also it was ALWAYS fatal. Not hating at all, still is a great comment

[@lilithhellea6954]

Freddie left a an unbelieveble heritage with this song. The best he ever sung. Rest in peace, dear friend! And thanks to you, Brian May, for being Freddies best friend and everything else! Thank you!

[@ianmcfadden5450]

Listening to this song after my good friend died yesterday of terminal cancer. He never stopped smiling and was brave to the end. Inside, we knew his heart was breaking to leave his friends and family, but he faced it with a grin! God bless you bro, love you loads x

[@arnavambekar2769]

I'm sorry for your loss my friend . I'm with you, but most importantly Freddie is there with you

[@cristianrandeau7703]

I'm sorry for your loss. Cancer is a horrible creature. My heart is with you.

[@LeroyLegacy]

That brings a tear to my eye. Losses suck. I'm sure he's grinning at you wherever he is.

[@pedrocampos1787]

In?

[@user-cu6qq9bp2t]

I am very sorry to hear about it despite I don't know you personally. R.I.P to your friend.

[@JusayinGamin]

Death: *exists* Freddie: The show must go on

[@blakemcwilliams9028]

Death is life life is death

[@Salvatoruul]

Dude. uncool

[@twistedshowill9973]

The death don't wait anyone...

[@idiotsandwich8899]

So true I miss Freddy and I am so happy I am singing his song due to Corona for a show which is still going to be held cause if Freddy was here he would have said the show must go on . He is a true legend 💪🙏🙏 ♥️🙏♥️🙏 we miss you Freddy

[@CD78361]

This isn't the voice of a dying man. This is one of the last gifts he left us. A haunting, timeless message wrapped up in a chilling song that reminds everyone "it's only temporary"

[@luilet8985]

no this song means 'it must not be temporary' what are you talking about?

[@weeklydoseofinsanity3319]

Luilet he will not be here for long but his legend and message will live on is the message

[@piratecadotiti]

vous avez raison

[@annetteboudreau7771]

I heard Brian say in an interview 'At times I thought he was superhuman'.

[@noranali9401]

Very it is only a show cuz we are sentenced to die anyway

[@sandhamitizer9706]

He made us laugh, he made us cry, he made us feel like we could fly. He faced death and said "don't stop me now!". Rest in peace Freddy Mercury.

[@kiely4561]

This is arguably his greatest ever vocal performance, the octave range he hits in this song are nothing short of staggering, he knew he was close to drying when he recorded this, it’s like he was singing to stay alive, he gave it the absolute beans

[@johnbate741]

swan song

[@amitjodha9057]

The moment when Freddie decided, his death isn't really his death. The show must go on.

[@tieukhavu8832]

But his health turned to be so bad, That he also couldn't finished the Song "Mother Love" (last verse) from his last Queen album "Made in Heaven". So, the last verse had to be sung by Brian.

[@user-pm2vk1rq2t]

Τhe Show Must Go On.

[@alexislysimaque645]

One of the best song of the planet who's agree

[@gummy7152]

Me

[@seargentvader8874]

YA BOI, ME!

[@arirocketman7084]

I disagree: this is THE best song of the planet ;)

[@arirocketman7084]

(With Bohemian Rhapsody because the whole songs of Queen are better than a masterpiece. *_*)

[@malola100]

me

[@nigam4270]

3:21 always sends a chill down my spine. Incredible, Freddie was absolutely unbelievable. It's crazy to miss a person you've never met in your life but here we are

[@ayhanvatansever84]

"Hayatımda hiç tanımadığım birini özlemek" aynı duyguları paylaşıyorum.

[@kian1572]

I get so attached to musicians I hate seeing them die or in my case, as I’m 16 I listen to their music and I just think it would be better if all of them were still with us

[@omerkursadnarinoglu3818]

Every time I listened that part I feel the same chills. It is a well written and well sing song

[@user-cf5hg7ku4x]

Freedy never died cause we have him in our hearts

[@margo_riddle8074]

Ακριβως

[@liliferreira3198]

*freddie

[@valia1812]

naiiii

[@mikayilzeynalabdinov9619]

Legend never died

[@giannislouris9379]

That's true

[@dellestelle]

You can dislike it all you want. But anybody who knows what Freddie was going through, understands the raw emotion in this song. Freddie knew he was dying when he sang this. It's beautiful and heartbreaking. RIP Freddie Mercury..

[@rafaelalonso3254]

Freddie didn't write it

[@dellestelle]

+tre alonso You'rd right, my bad. But he helped write a bit of it. And he still powered through singing it even though he could barely stand.

[@aaron.debattista]

+Karen Olivas He didn't write it, but good God he completely aced this song.

[@nicole5153]

The power that Freddie had in every song of his is incredible, he's a hero,another hero gone but never forgotten and loved forever goodbye my hero RIP Freddie Mercury

[@chanceyboone7575]

+tre alonso he did write it but not alone it was him and guitarist Brian may

[@jamesballack4426]

The voice of a dying man could have never been better.

[@maramorales5322]

Creekchaser 911 this isn’t the voice of a dying man. It’s the voice of a man who didn’t let death stop him.

[@zaneninjayt7945]

This is the voice of a aman that never be more alife in his entire life

[@akshayraj6490]

What is his story? Can you tell me in short?

[@armaseluradu]

@@akshayraj6490 Died of AIDS in '91 love.

[@seargentvader8874]

@@akshayraj6490 he was at a point In life where he was about to die from aids, the guitarist Brian may was worried he couldn't sing. But Freddie said, and I quote, I'll fucking do it darling. He shoots some vodka, and goes and DESTROYS the lyrics first time. FUCKING LEGEND.

[@mpjperez10]

“My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies. Fairy tales of yesterday, will grow but never die, I can fly, my friends!” Yes Freddie, you are an angel in heaven that has earned your wings. You will live forever in our hearts. Thank you for the beautiful songs that you have left us for eternity.

[@SunnyHomeVideos]

This is Freddie at his absolute best vocals ever. Incredible!

[@agnesteixeira5818]

❤️❤️❤️❤️🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹

[@jakub8302]

He knew he wasn't going to make it so he sang this the best he could, he was going over the limits when he sang this.

[@ayamehounslow4350]

I remember my dad telling me he did this song on one take.

[@UlricRaging]

He didn’t just sing this, he forced his very self into this song, he set new limits and gave us all an unforgettable message

[@velvetschannel.5053]

He put his soul into this. And it shined.

[@mateuszkunda9400]

He drank a vodka and said 'let's do this darling'

[@Mannequin_Mayhem]

Mateusz Kunda actually dont mean to be critical but he after the shot of vodak he told the guy who said he couldnt do it in one take ,he said "I'll do it baby"

[@oscarvasquez2358]

*I got this from Wikipedia:* "Mercury was so ill when the band recorded the song in 1990 that [Brian] May had concerns as to whether he was physically capable of singing it. Recalling Mercury's performance, May states; 'I said, 'Fred, I don't know if this is going to be possible to sing.' And he went, 'I'll fucking do it, darling' - vodka down - and went in and killed it, completely lacerated that vocal'". Wow. Clearly this isn't the voice of a dying man, this is without question the voice of a man who became immortal.

[@roverwaters3875]

no "one takes" crap

[@pewpow1813]

But it’s a bit stolen I think you got it from the comment section on this video mate

[@omaraftab2216]

I didn't know that freddie mercury cussed

[@mattfenske9132]

That brought a tear to my eye thank you for that

[@testokirppu]

Actually, I knew that before Wikipedia was even invented. I've fucked my life and let my family and friends down more than I am willing or capable to count. This song has kept me away from hangman's noose.

[@joeomalley2835]

Clearly this song is Freddie's swan song given his life circumstances, but I think this song has evolved to take on a meaning of persevering through difficulties that life often throws at us, even if they try to break us in the process. It is a brilliant song in so many ways, and one of my favorites from Queen. Freddie was so amazing at conveying so much meaning and emotion through his singing and Queen through their lyrics.

[@J_C_CH]

Whenever I hear this song, I can only think that it was Freddie’s way of saying “I’m bowing out now darling, but do carry on without me. The show must go on”. As was his way every time. Total legend.

[@markhilton1754]

_"I'll face it with a grin. I'm never giving in! On with the show!"_ Months to live, and he wrote that lyric. Haters can go die. The most fearless Rock front-man in history.

[@MajorTom88]

+Mark Hilton lyrics are by Brian May... but yes, he probably wrote them with Freddie in his mind

[@totalmetaljacket789]

+tuco ramirez Not to say Freddie had no input.

[@codyjohnson8348]

I think every song was wrote with Freddie in mind

[@nadeemnuzhah8707]

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[@bournemouthlass]

.

[@Hydrogenations]

Singers today cancel the concerts because they're tired or they are sick. This man had full blown aids, not to mention his lungs weren't looking so good. Yet, Freddie still performed his greatest and his hardest. A real singer.

[@orangeguys2767]

YES YES YES all singers must look up to this man

[@private2102]

Agreed friend

[@kodemelon]

Singers do that to preserve their voice. If you sing when you're sick or tired, it can do long term vocal damage. While Freddy is known for his legendary voice, the smoking, the drinking and the way he sang in the studio had damaging effects. I emphatise with the 'singers of today'; singing is their career and vocal damage is devastating. The human body is way too fragile

[@coffeebro287]

@@kodemelon Well honestly. He was dying. He didn't need to worry about preserving his voice at this point. It sucks but that was the reality of it.

[@kodemelon]

Jordan Garcia true

[@BoostAlmighty]

COBRA KAI NEVER DIES R.I.P. Tommy & Freddie

[@user-sy9fd4kz8l]

''I can fly, my friends !'' This line is so sad...

[@stuartwells8278]

"I'll face it with a grin!" "I'm never giving in!" "On with the show!" No words could ever sum up the legend that was Freddie Mercury better than those lyrics.

[@Joker-eg1sn]

Stuart Wells he didn’t write it tho

[@gilserranito951]

@@Joker-eg1sn soooo?

[@Joker-eg1sn]

Gil Serranito he was praising the lyrics and I was telling him that he didn’t write the song

[@Joker-eg1sn]

Gil Serranito he thinks Freddie wrote it

[@kathyknier5762]

Even if Freddie Mercury didn't write it. He felt that way! It was in his beautiful heart to keep going on no matter how horrible he was feeling. God bless you Freddie.

[@xiang5814]

I've never heard a more emotional and powerful song.

[@IrenaMV]

+Xiang (Fortehlolz) I think Mother Love is also a terribly heart wrenching!

[@pitpit2093]

+IrenaMV Agree, both songs are amazing!

[@jjxd6944]

watch Michael Jackson's earth song and you will change your mind but this is a great song too

[@kingtangible5812]

me too

[@MyJONY13]

+Xiang (Fortehlolz) HA! you never hear my brother when he get back later to home and mom punish him, his emotional and powerful screams :3

[@azzurramusumeci5855]

Thank you Freddie for giving me the strength to go on.

[@kdeggraham895]

this made me smile that you’re doing better now.

[@AdamantNRaven]

''I know i'm dying , but fck off i'm gonna write one more legendary song.''

[@adenwoods1539]

The voice of a dying man? Legends never die, darling.

[@sophiafrantzi7034]

Darling you are right

[@arkhamknight3363]

Darling darling darling darling darling darling Stop it!

[@Ivy-dd8bf]

@@arkhamknight3363 And from the distance ᵈₐ ᵣₗᵢₙ ᵍ

[@arkhamknight3363]

@@Ivy-dd8bf Aaaaaargh!!!

[@user-hl9ku9xx7t]

Hello Darling

[@AnnaMariaaaaaaa]

He is a legend. He was and he will always be. Don't be sad guys, because remember : legends never die.

[@swishking5101]

Anna Maria Carach Angren ;)

[@user-qm3om9yh7v]

Thanks you for your comments I love Queen fore

[@cherylbrown8813]

This is one of my favorite Queen songs - powerful and heartbreaking at the same time. RIP Freddie.

[@gustavopertence4125]

Death: I am inevitable Freddie: and I... am Freddie Mercury The 3.4K people Who disliked dont know what real music is

[@lucasclyde7424]

Those 3.4K people probably think Justin Bieber is the greatest musician alive.

[@mrgbulldozer1384]

@@lucasclyde7424 dude.....you posted this in 2020. The Bieber hate train died like 4 years before you commented

[@amentertainment9346]

New gens will never understand the passion of music

[@studentofgod3311]

The 3.4k people are just stupid, stupid as fuck, I spit on their face! They dislike legends, fucking stupid people. God, God bless them for this sin.

[@takeshikitanohidinginflowers]

@@mrgbulldozer1384 still doesn't stop Bieber from being a shit artist

[@ev.anflynn]

Hearing him sing "I will fly, my friends" Sends the biggest chill down my spine

[@gillyharvey2043]

"I'll soon be turning, round the corner now.." instant tears.

[@olliedylan1381]

Body’s aching all the time?

[@adriannoxc6135]

I can fly*

[@rinnghetachhakchhuak5095]

@@adriannoxc6135 my friends

[@Noah-dw7qh]

@@olliedylan1381 Goodbye everybody, I've got to go.

[@jocelyn0403]

You wanna know my favorite Queen song? ALL OF THEM

[@user-vw3xm8eq7p]

Jocelyn Swan No I want them all ^^

[@jocelyn0403]

DerDickeMagBlicke :3 lol

[@kmcshane8725]

I don't blame you.

[@J.C_04]

It's like asking what your favorite time to breathe is

[@jocelyn0403]

KillerQueen yeah

[@Meh-sn5kj]

*death* : i fear no man... but that thing **points at freddy** that thing scares me

[@liliane_C2000]

Who is Freddy

[@chrisbergo3632]

@@liliane_C2000 ...

[@daphneegeoffrion8974]

@@liliane_C2000 BRUH

[@inovoadvertising6292]

Ana Soriano are you serious ?

[@zel1459]

@@liliane_C2000 I don't know if you're joking or not, but dude...

[@charlee5985]

Such a spine-chilling song. It’s a masterpiece and an incredible performance by Freddie

[@frankyeauditore9002]

This isn't the voice of a dead man, this the voice of THE MAN who became immortal

[@macsigo]

best voice ever

[@macsigo]

Best voice ever

[@Cody357]

He doesn’t need immortality. He’s in Heaven living a happy eternal life.

[@Cody357]

CallMeEcho thank God.

[@loveboxinglucky1716]

Amen to that

[@infinityink2280]

I cant believe that he sang this master piece 6 weeks before he died from AIDS. I mean how did he found that power..... i admire him.

[@gillyharvey2043]

Good vodka! :D

[@itztrii306]

He was a warrior, this song shows all passion he put until the end... Nowadays we still listen to him with all energy and happiness... Freddie is inmortal... He is a legend!!!

[@weeklydoseofinsanity3319]

Daniel Rudnicki no get together with your info, this song he sang fully, the song you’re saying is Mother Love! Use your history of Queen better!

[@blackcat9100]

Song of songs sung straight from the heart. "He was too good for this life" as Tolstoy used to say about people like FM

[@surfer855]

Freddie: Father, I'm gay. Freddie's father: You are a legend. That counts more.

[@lmao7439]

He wasn't

[@surfer855]

Actually, he was bisexual.

[@lmao7439]

@@surfer855 yeah i know

[@LLYSSSZ]

@@surfer855 no

[@Dannymuu]

@@LLYSSSZ yeah

[@NerdX151]

And this was Freddie's attitude in a nutshell. He had every right to complain about his condition, but he never did. He spent hours and hours in the studio and was never satisfied with less than perfection. Even at home he refused to be trapped in his bed until his body stopped working. It is impossible not to admire that man. I am 100% sure that without that determination, he would have died 2 years earlier.

[@azazelviking3510]

Marc Liljeqvist If you work hard,you have no time to die.

[@medymiraflor654]

I can really agree with you

[@kashs.7494]

Azazel Viking Powerful

[@nokdu2201]

I can't agree with you anymore.

[@danbenedict5103]

Dont be sad because he's gone Be happy because he was here

[@jaspervlogt3843]

Thats a good and warming way of seeing it. I would extend this to every loved one we loose though. We should be happy about the times we were ablke to spend with them and cherish those.

[@mothercain..]

Steve Harvey omg hiii!

[@jaspervlogt3843]

@@mothercain.. Who is Steve Harvey?

[@markwright5223]

I'm so glad I saw him perform live, I'm greatful he lived but I'm sad he's gone, Rock music lost one of its legends, although he will never die as long as we as people never forget him.

[@miaclarke6859]

@@markwright5223 i am increadibly jealous you got to see him. he is the one person i wouldngo back to see if i could

[@dwaterson21]

This song is one of those ballads of true power. "I might be dying, but I'm gonna make damn sure my memory doesn't die."

[@isabel-wf4fd]

i always liked the song, i remember it from my childhood, but after my mom told me yesterday Freddie was dying because of aids and that he sang this song one week or so before he did, i fell unconditionally in love. damn, the emotions and effort he put into this one, knowing he was dying, considering what miserable state he was in just hit differently.

[@sophiemwansasimwanza8951]

"Inside my heart is breaking my make up maybe flaking but my smile still stays on"

[@helina8415]

What. A. Mood.

[@revictor6152]

😔😔😔

[@mirelatudorie6373]

❤❤❤

[@miconis123]

I'll face it with a grin I'm never giving in On with the show!

[@annadumbadze2228]

❤️

[@alaminbijoy1027]

I'll face it with a grin I'm never giving in ... Gets me every time

[@joaomustafa5285]

Exactly

[@AftabOpel]

Me too

[@davidiswaluigi5982]

OOOOOOOOOOOONN WITH THE SHOOOOOWW

[@sofifrz]

Same

[@samanthaschelin6592]

It breaks my soul because he didn't want to stop singing no matter how sick he got. He truly cared for his fans more than his health.

[@lilybeacom7928]

Mostly every other singer (With an expectation of a few) : * coughs * I'm to sick to sing..... * sniffles * Freddie Mercury: I have AID's and I'm going to do it anyway! The show must go on! Wow. This proves how much power some people have. "I'll face it with a grin, I'm never giving in!" This isn't saying to smile all the time, this is telling you to face something with strength. But, don't give in. Whatever that means to you. Don't give in or give up. And also... You're right.... The show did go on. And we must remember to keep the show going on. As Freddie says: " Inside my heart is breaking, my make-up may be flaking, but my smile, still stays on!" Actually, that's a lie. You have to have the strength to cry, or to be angry. That is exactly what keeps the show going on. My opinion is that this song is supposed to show you that you can get through anything. To all of you.... YOU can keep the show going on. Just don't be afraid. You can do it. Whatever is going on in your life, you can get through it. Yes you can. I promise. Just keep trying. Don't give in. The show must go on. You are an inspiration to us all Freddie. EDIT: Thank you so much for the likes! I've never gotten this many before. So thank you all. :) Also, hopefully this makes sense.

[@anahitataebi4178]

am i the only one who cried for no reasone with this song?

[@user-oq9ks3hc3h]

same

[@jjsjsjsjsjsjsjns]

I too bro

[@mikasokoloff4478]

Why cry? It's a good song but it's just a song lol

[@miaclarke6859]

@@mikasokoloff4478 cause freddie died 6 weeks after the recording of this song. he was so weak and fragile at the point of this song but the ledgend still gave us stunning art

[@mikasokoloff4478]

@@miaclarke6859 k

[@lachicadeayer7075]

*Bieber:* I'm just lazy, I refuse to perform *Freddie:* I'm almost dead, but the show must go on

[@Joker-eg1sn]

la chica de ayer old comment

[@noramocsarko7165]

please don’t put justin and freddie together

[@manizd1873]

Don’t compare Freddie with bieber

[@anbando6197]

Ya ves

[@sitastrootman8673]

So true!!

[@streetfood7568]

“Inside my heart is breaking” He meant that literally.... didn’t he....

[@ak-47intelligence75]

Yes, he did. My feelings now.

[@stuartriddle919]

Nah, it was his lungs that failed

[@Cody357]

I guess he did. He was on the verge of dying when he sang it. He’d do anything for his fans.

[@dylanguillermo2334]

And that’s why the music doesn’t have its own music video because it will take time

[@Cody357]

King Beast actually it did have its own music video.

[@anjorsingh11thc29]

The band made this song knowing this is Freddie's last night singing Honestly, what a fucking legacy

[@rosanischeiner5249]

QUEM É VC NA FILA DO PÃO, QUERIDO?

[@jens6580]

I avoid listening to this track too many times, because I don't want it to stop having its effect on me. Gotta tell you, I am not sure that I have succeded in not listening to it a lot, but its magic sure hasn't stopped reaching me. Even though queen has many other emotional beautiful tracks, this one touches me the most. Today, I listened to it to get inspired to keep working and to sweeten my ear a little. Thank you Queen, thanks Brian for writing this, thank you Freddie for delivering it the most special way.

[@takari4eva]

When I was younger I suffered from crippling depression and anxiety. Every little mistake I made was an ocean of a problem. Then I found this song, I listened to it without stop for hours whilst bawling my eyes out. From there on this became my motto and I always come back to this song whenever I feel like I need to remind myself that this is not the end of the world. Thank you Mr. Mercury! You are a legend!

[@bondakka3301]

Hi Flo - thank you for sharing this...I am currently using Innuendo as a creative project for my life coaching course...the existential angst

[@IrenaMV]

Dear Fio - you were fortunate to find this song for yourself. You are not alone, I'm doing this for years. Bad day - I'm running to Freddie. Happy New Year!

[@bridgetsworld1133]

Freddy is sadly dead it makes me sad to say that because I love these people and I am just one day after turning 9 RIP Freddy Murckery

[@joaopaullovarginha]

Im suffering The same Way down The drugs, ill follow your steps and hope to save mu life! Thank u

[@lolaibanez1363]

hould the line

[@j0rdgubb]

I'm crying because he knew he would die and then made this masterpiece. Listening to the words and thinking what he felt then... 💔

[@murrin-]

This song was actually written by Brian may for Freddie

[@johnpurdy3336]

U can really get a sense for just how much Brian loved Freddie. When he sings that his soul is painted like the wings of butterflies and that the fairy tales of yesterday will grow but never die, that hit me. Such beautiful lyrics with so much love behind them

[@sergiomesmo2927]

But every one Will die suggar And Jesus Will burn ur Rebel Childs kkk

[@minecraftroksiak3306]

I think it's quite unfair, that we are talking just about Freddie. I know, he was dying and he did THAT, but we need to remember about Brian, Roger and John. YOU DID WELL, GUYS!!!

[@johnpurdy3336]

@@minecraftroksiak3306 I wholeheartedly agree! They all deserve an equal amount of credit. The music world today wouldn't be what it is today without all of them

[@tomfloriot8761]

The most amazing thing about this song besides the song itself, is Brian said that Freddie did this entire song in just one take and reach deep down within himself and put much of what he had into the vocals and Brian said it was simply Amazing to witness and be part of

[@tomfloriot8761]

That is a very true statement, personally I think Freddie shot his load on that song he gave it all the strength in him to push song out. Yes he did other songs afterwards but that was all of his emotions I think he took that personally and Brian did write the song and Freddie intervened and help him also written some of the lyrics and if I am not mistaken Freddie asked Brian who or what this is about and Brian said nobody in particular but in reality it really was about Freddie wanting to continue recording new music during his illness and keep the band moving forward. Perfect title The Show Must Go On and fitting for what Freddie wanted to accomplish during his final years, months and Days of his life

[@zuzannaszulc9632]

Absolute chills, thank you Freddie.

[@thisisblackmesa]

This is the saddest song ever written. Queen recorded this 2 months before Freddie's death, during that time he can barely walk, it's a song Freddie put everything that's left in him into. But the show didn't go on as he wished. Rock n' Roll is practically dead. We can visit the classics, but no one is producing them anymore. It's Helium on earth. If no one comes and revives the genre, it will die off completely one day.

[@JoshuaKennington1]

I agree, most rock related music being produced now is alternative which can sound good although it's not the same.

[@justiniani.4501]

Joshua Kennington nah, let's face it, today's music is shit, there are some "good" songs here and there but that's like 1 of a million

[@JoshuaKennington1]

Denis Paulovič That's pretty true. Most music produced now is some heavily editted crap that took barely any effort.

[@justiniani.4501]

Joshua Kennington exactly, no real music is being developed, today it´s all about most scandalous music video, not about music

[@ryanmoran8787]

As far as modern stuff goes, I'd say Imagine Dragons, One Republic, Coldplay, Bruno Mars, and John Legend are our only hopes.

[@-0.00]

Almost every singer: i have a cold i can't perform. Freddie Mercury: Hmmm… i have AIDS. Nah, i don't care, i'll just perform every song i want.

[@pedrocampos1787]

This is Africa?

[@ahmeddemha6112]

In the interest of fairness a cold would mess up your voice

[@elementalstrikez5690]

hahaha that's really funny I liked this comment

[@ahmeddemha6112]

@Anka Paszkiewicz Freddie seemed to get by fine.

[@aaahhh652]

@Anka Paszkiewicz Maybe combined.

[@richieallen2387]

My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies, fairy tales of yesterday will grow but never die, I can fly my friends... This surely has to be one of the best verses ever written. I was incredibly fortunate to see Queen live, in London in the mid 80s. The best experience of my life. Thanks to Queen for sharing that day with me and about 100k others.

[@hekijounokumo]

何回、何百回聴いても フレディの魂を感じる様で涙が出ます。

[@chessiruu6505]

Everybody: What's your favorite Queen song? Me: YES

[@thomaisstavrou7459]

we will rock you

[@donnapatterson9695]

spread your wings

[@hermanjanssens9550]

THE SHOW MUST GO ON

[@richardthorpe1344]

🐕

[@celestialknk]

ALL OF THEM

[@Voicecolors]

The show goes on but it´s never gonna be the same without you, Freddie. Thank You!

[@elvideniozou2678]

:')

[@caromikkayra8793]

OMG Dude, i'm crying

[@tacoblacho]

Almost 30 years passed since this song was made and every bit of it still touches your soul and gives you hope to live... What a profoundness!!

[@dashingapothecary7118]

This song has gotten me through so much and reminds me to stay strong, Freddie is a legend who'll never die

[@LaxonPfc]

One year before death, deep into AIDS, can barely walk, gets a shot of vodka and use his godly voice for this masterpiece, LEGEND!

[@mojojojo9810]

LaxonPfc that too in the first take!!

[@yasminetourani1072]

2 months bfore death

[@roverwaters3875]

who thinks a masterpiece of multitracking like SMGO is recorded in one take is an imbecile

[@weronikap4163]

@Sean Bradley 6h7mu3

[@anastasieD]

"I'll fucking do it, darling!" (c)

[@heyohfranki5826]

One of the most heartbreaking songs to ever be written.

[@ragingsilver]

When I was young, I based Queen based on hearing what I thought was gibberish with Bohemian Rhapsody. These days, I love pretty much every song Queen has put out. This song is amongst my faves for sure!

[@purplenoodles2169]

“my soul is painted like the wings of butterflies fairy tales of yesterday will grow but never *die* i can fly my friends” and that line in the song was at 2:58 please appreciate what he did for us even though he knew he was gonna die he made the world happy and still sang..

[@EnesWtf]

3:22 most powerfull voice.. what a art

[@brandonmonsivais4526]

Enes Topaktas b

[@maximilianorojas679]

Yeah brah.. just hurts my heart... simply amazing!!

[@maximilianorojas679]

@Callum Macey no shit Sherlock!! Asshole

[@Plasticmilxy]

C5

[@ChinoFavre]

"My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies... fairy tales of yesterday will grow but never die... i can fly, my friends"... oh my... THAT part!..

[@morenamollo]

Sameee love ittt sjsjakkaka

[@user-km8jk6hu5p]

top

[@alexvelludo]

Wow that gives me goosebumps every fuckin time

[@gillyharvey2043]

I'm crying just reading those words.

[@omaraftab2216]

2:30 this is one of the greatest guitar solos of all time. But the whole song, voice, guitar, bass, drum, this must be the greatest song of all time. According to me

[@pedrocampos1787]

Huh?

[@alexnat36]

and the show must go on forever ....unforgettable

[@JudahMaccabee_]

Mercury was so ill when the band recorded the song in 1990 that Brian May had concerns as to whether he was physically capable of singing it. Recalling Mercury's performance, May states; "I said, 'Fred, I don't know if this is going to be possible to sing.' And he went, 'I'll fucking do it, darling' - vodka down - and went in and killed it, completely lacerated that vocal." ~ Absolute goosebumps all over my body....................................

[@pewpow1813]

Thanks

[@dahammhamm590]

Source?

[@MagicalMusic34]

Where’s that quote from?

[@Kevin-sq1hh]

DA HAMM HAMM wiki the song name

[@arthurmorgan7812]

Damn..

[@Alex-rd4ry]

For some reason the line, "My make-up might be flaking, but my smile, Still stays on!" Makes me really sad.

[@ColeandKardon]

GNT-alex081004 me to

[@annacziryak6827]

@@Cody357 because he did sometimes wear makeup

[@Alex-rd4ry]

@@Cody357 he put make up on so people couldn't see how deteriorated he was becoming, Just look at the video for Those We're the Days Of Our Lives.

[@Cody357]

GNT-alex081004 ohh. That makes more sense now.

[@theredvelveteer4721]

@@Cody357 to answer ur original question, stage makeup isn't gendered like cosmetic makeup. under stage lighting or in any fiction really, you want everyone to look as aesthetically pleasing as possible

[@alphagreywind8393]

This is the greatest musical art piece ever written

[@Fullmetal85]

"My make-up may be flaking, But my smile, still, stays on" Just brilliant lyrics. Thank you Freddie, we didn't deserve you. You are still a beacon of light in the deep black nothing.

[@femalepresentingsurelis7476]

death: exists freddie: *i'm about to end this man's whole career*

[@11musk31]

Good comment💕

[@hailliesanimations7688]

More like the other way around :'D

[@jelicamarkovic8736]

@@hailliesanimations7688 no dont say that his career is not dead it will live forever u stupid person

[@raymondraymundo4596]

@@jelicamarkovic8736 it was a sarcastic joke tbh

[@TheNyaner]

he fking did it, darling

[@physicalzeppelin2326]

only took some vodka

[@wonkeeeeee]

+The Walrus still did it

[@brunocampagna5022]

grande freddy inimitabile brividi!!!!

[@taurean420]

Chills!

[@joliecollier7937]

TheNyaner6000 of course he did it, nothing’s impossible for Freddie Mercury!

[@HighFashionQueen]

I ve never been a queen fan, but this song breaks my heart. And his voice is amazing❤️RIP

[@georgep.3624]

This song makes me cry every time I listen to it. I was 16 when Freddie died and when I heard he sang this song while he was dying it broke my heart. God blessed Freddie with the greatest voice of all time. Freddie was my hero when I was a child and I still turn to him and is music to lift me up, encourage me, and give me hope

[@piotrgowacki6204]

Is this the best ever compilation of pride, sadness and greatness in the history of music?

[@Cody357]

Yes.

[@hiba9734]

Yes 😓

[@ichangednametoamorecringyo1489]

yes

[@lukeseykora7417]

Basically the essence of all ENTPs ever XD

[@Alex-ze8by]

Yes

[@JamesJimmaHarding]

This is probably THE most powerful song i've ever heard in my entire life. It's haunting, uplifting and heartbreaking at the same time. The fact that Freddie really put his absolute best into this despite being in such poor health and only having a short time left to live makes it even more touching

[@lobnasheha4413]

It's 2020 and this will remain one of my fav songs forever, love Queen 👑♥️

[@_autumndelilah]

[lyrics] 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, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on, go on

[@lolman-iw7kx]

Ohhh thanks for posting lyrics in a lyric video (john deacon gives funny looks)

[@Jostipi]

*Takes a shot of Vodka ''I'l fucking do it darling''

[@justiniani.4501]

R.I.P. Freddie

[@amistry605]

Is that a Freddy Mercury quote? Sorry i dont know much about him

[@TroyJakubiec]

amistry605 It is. Right before he recorded this song. On his deathbed.

[@BigThree4Ever]

amistry605 Freddie Mercury was dying of AIDS when this song was recorded. He was in a lot of pain and one of the band members asked him [Freddie] if he wanted to record the song. That's when Freddie took the shot of vodka and proceeded to record this entire song in one take.

[@amlansuryavanshi7114]

Alan Schulte That one member was Brian May :)

[@juliannavarro8400]

One can only imagine how painful it must have been for Brian, Roger, and John to record this album not knowing if they were playing with the greatest legend in rock music ever for the last time, I would've been holding my tears 😭

[@astridmariaester1098]

Me too ...

[@maddieB2023]

Their end came in 1991 when Freddie didn't get to finish Mother Love.

[@zarathoshusky3978]

Fact: John Deacon actually quit Queen because of Freddie’s death, he went into a deep depression that’s why

[@kejsinuredini8987]

Horror Husky I don’t think so

[@stuartriddle919]

They kinda did know though, he had aids

[@faniskarapoto1701]

Γιατί με κάνει πάντα να δακρύζω η φωνάρα σου ρε Freddie

[@sofiamarinou1620]

Πραγματικά ήταν ένας και μοναδικός.. Δεν θα υπάρξει άλλος Freddie.. Ειλικρινά δεν μπορώ να περιγράψω ποσό πολύ τον λατρεύω!!

[@ndepedentobserver4237]

O αιώνιος πρίγκιπας των Queen.

[@kassandrapan5317]

Κ εμενα..

[@sogeking176]

Everytime I listen to this song I cry... I've listened this song like 30 times but, I can't do that, I cry every time, expecially when he says: I can fly, my friends... here I die inside... We love you Freddie

[@gibsondanny]

Brian: Freddie, Are you sure you can manage this, its very demanding? Freddie:*Slams down some vodka* "I'll Fucking do it darling!"

[@therock19]

LOL that's what he basically said. Heres a man that's on his last legs as Brian May said had no flesh on him yet some how found that power in his voice and gave everything. Makes me laugh u see these reality shows and some singers say they cant sing cause they have a cold. This man was near death and he sounded better than ever,.

[@MimMdance]

He went out giving EVERYTHING! Another reason I consider this their best song. Admireable!

[@hhemingw4y]

freddie doesn't need autotune, autotune needs freddie. i miss this dude so freaking much.❤

[@Leon.aka.Devil.s.D]

He is my mentor. I've learned most of vocals from him. There will never be a singer like him ever again ❤️

[@sandyl3895]

💗

[@righteousrat]

He misses you too.

[@w3irdo343]

His voice was just built different, so strong , yet so soothing .....I don't know how to appreciate and describe it , just love his vocals everytime ❤️❤️🔥

[@maximilianoyaque31]

Esta canción me atrapó tanto que en todas las listas de reproducción nunca me puede faltar, que obra de maestra por dios!!!! Viva Queen carajo!!!!!!

[@princessisabellamercury6524]

100% Artistry 100% Melancholy 100% Poetic 100% Nostalgic 100% Breathtaking

[@cjm-jr9xk]

0% auto tune

[@ferraradiodoro]

100% the Best

[@Zencast5]

100% Heartbreaking

[@goodguycostantine6171]

if an alien asks me someday what is music id show him queen

[@olkasfas3532]

But let's hope that no one would show them justin bieber first ;|

[@milavd2360]

@Olkas Fąs If someone said that to him, he still wouldn’t know what music is.

[@glyde5759]

*I'd

[@incessantsepia]

This is more relevant now than ever

[@MrAffeZ]

@@olkasfas3532 or lil trash (lil pump)

[@gdtube21]

Although Freddie died he will always live in our hearts.A big respect from Greece

[@tamarabarrera7936]

This song sounds so tragic and nostalgic even if you dont know ingles this song make u feel really sad, Freddie is amazing❤