The Greatest Show
Keala Settle, Keala, Zendaya, The Greatest Showman Ensemble, Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron
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Woah Woah Woah Woah Woah Woah Woah Woah Woah Ladies and gents, this is the moment you've waited for (woah) Been searching in the dark, your sweat soaking through the floor (woah) And buried in your bones there's an ache that you can't ignore Taking your breath, stealing your mind And all that was real is left behind Don't fight it, it's coming for you, running at ya It's only this moment, don't care what comes after Your fever dream, can't you see it getting closer Just surrender 'cause you feel the feeling taking over It's fire, it's freedom, it's flooding open It's a preacher in the pulpit and you'll find devotion There's something breaking at the brick of every wall it's holding I'll let you now So tell me do you wanna go? Where it's covered in all the colored lights Where the runaways are running the night Impossible comes true, it's taking over you Oh, this is the greatest show We light it up, we won't come down And the sun can't stop us now Watching it come true, it's taking over you Oh, this is the greatest show (Woah) colossal we come these renegades in the ring (Woah) where the lost get found in the crown of the circus king Don't fight it, it's coming for you, running at ya It's only this moment, don't care what comes after It's blinding outside and I think that you know Just surrender 'cause you're calling and you wanna go Where it's covered in all the colored lights Where the runaways are running the night Impossible comes true, intoxicating you Oh, this is the greatest show We light it up, we won't come down And the sun can't stop us now Watching it come true, it's taking over you Oh, this is the greatest show It's everything you ever want It's everything you ever need And it's here right in front of you This is where you wanna be (this is where you wanna be) It's everything you ever want It's everything you ever need And it's here right in front of you This is where you wanna be This is where you wanna be When it's covered in all the colored lights Where the runaways are running the night Impossible comes true, it's taking over you Oh, this is the greatest show We light it up, we won't come down And the sun can't stop us now Watching it come true, it's taking over you This is the greatest show When it's covered in all the colored lights Where the runaways are running the night Impossible comes true, it's taking over you Oh, this is the greatest show We light it up, we won't come down And the walls can't stop us now I'm watching it come true, it's taking over you Oh, this is the greatest show 'Cause everything you want is right in front of you And you see the impossible is coming true And the walls can't stop us (now) now, yeah This is the greatest show (oh!) This is the greatest show (Oh!) This is the greatest show (oh!) This is the greatest show (oh!) This is the greatest show (Oh!) This is the greatest show (oh!) (This is the greatest show) This is the greatest show (oh!) This is the greatest show!
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Written by: Benj Pasek, Justin Noble Paul, Ryan S. Lewis
Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Movie Origin"The Greatest Show" is not a solo song by Hugh Jackman, but a song performed by him as part of the ensemble cast of the movie, "The Greatest Showman".
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RoleIn the film, Hugh Jackman plays the pivotal role of P.T. Barnum, a showman and businessman known for founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus.
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Song Message"The Greatest Show" is the opening track of the film, gathering the audience into the magical world of the circus and telling the story of ambition, innovation, and tenacity.
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Composition CreditsThe song was co-written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, Academy Award-winning songwriters known for their work on "La La Land".
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Album SuccessThe soundtrack album to "The Greatest Showman", featuring "The Greatest Show", was a massive commercial success globally. It topped the charts in several countries, including the U.S. and UK.
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Recording ChallengesDespite being a seasoned actor, Hugh Jackman reportedly found it challenging to record the song as it was right after he had surgery for skin cancer, and initially, his doctors did not allow him to sing.
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Golden Globe AwardsThe film's song "This Is Me", not "The Greatest Show", won Best Original Song at the Golden Globe Awards in 2018.
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Visual ImpactsThe visuals during the song "The Greatest Show" clearly depict the charm and persuasion of P.T. Barnum as a showman, making it a favorite among audiences.
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Record LabelThe soundtrack, including "The Greatest Show", was released by Atlantic Records.
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Song InterpretationThe song can be seen as a testament to P.T. Barnum's belief in the extraordinary, the showmanship, and the pleasure of mesmerizing an audience.
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Placement in the film"The Greatest Show" features twice in the movie - once in the beginning and then again at the end, acting as bookends to the whole story.
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Creative ProcessAccording to songwriter Justin Paul, the song creation process involved envisioning Barnum's character crafting an amazing spectacle, something they tried to translate into the composition.
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