Sing
Cory Monteith & Lea Michele Lyrics


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Sing it out,
Boy, you've got to see what tomorrow brings
Sing it out,
Girl, you've got to be what tomorrow needs

For every time
That they want to count you out,
and use your voice,
every single time you open up your mouth

Sing it for the boys
Sing it for the girls
Every time that you lose it sing it for the world
Sing it from the heart
Sing it till you're nuts
Sing it out for the ones that'll hate your guts
Sing it for the deaf
Sing it for the blind
Sing about everyone that you left behind
Sing it for the world
Sing it for the world

Sing it out
Boy, they're gonna sell what tomorrow needs
Sing it out
boy, they're gonna kill what tomorrow brings
You've got to make a choice
If the music drowns you out
And raise your voice
Every single time they try and shut your mouth

Sing it for the boys
Sing it for the girls
Every time that you lose it sing it for the world
Sing it from the heart
Sing it till you're nuts
Sing it out for the ones that'll hate your guts
Sing it for the deaf
Sing it for the blind
Sing about everyone that you left behind
Sing it for the world
Sing it for the world

Cleaned-up corporation progress
Dying in the process
Children that can talk about it
Living on the railways
People moving sideways
Sell it till your last days
Buy yourself a motivation,
Generation nothing
Nothing but a dead scene
Product of a white dream
I am not the singer that you wanted
but a dancer
I refuse to answer
Talk about the past sir and
wrote it for the ones who want to get away

Keep running
Sing it for the boys
Sing it for the girls
Every time that you lose it sing it for the world
Sing it from the heart
Sing it till you're nuts
Sing it out for the ones that'll hate your guts
Sing it for the deaf
Sing it for the blind
Sing about everyone that you left behind
Sing it for the world
Sing it for the world

You've got to see what tomorrow brings
Sing it for the world
Sing it for the world
boy, you've got to be what tomorrow needs




Sing it for the world
Sing it for the world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Sing" by Cory Monteith and Lea Michele encourage listeners to find their own unique voice and express themselves authentically without fear of judgment. The verses urge individuals to speak up and use their voices, even if others try to silence them. The chorus emphasizes the idea of singing not just for oneself but for others who may need to hear those words as well. The bridge speaks to societal pressures to conform and desperately trying to break free from them.


The song seems to have been written as an anthem for those who feel oppressed or silenced, perhaps for LGBTQ+ individuals or anyone struggling to find their own identity in a world that often values conformity. It is a call to action to speak out and be heard, even if it means going against the grain. By singing out, one can bring about positive change and contribute to a better tomorrow.


Overall, "Sing" is an uplifting and empowering song that urges listeners to embrace their individuality and use their voices to make a difference in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Sing it out,
Don't be afraid to use your voice and let your true feelings be heard.


Boy, you've got to see what tomorrow brings
Take a step back, look at what's ahead, and plan accordingly.


Girl, you've got to be what tomorrow needs
Take charge of your destiny and be the change you want to see in the world.


For every time that they want to count you out, and use your voice, every single time you open up your mouth
Don't let anyone silence you or underestimate your abilities. Speak up and let your voice be heard.


Sing it for the boys
Sing to inspire and encourage others, especially young men.


Sing it for the girls
Sing to encourage and empower young women.


Every time that you lose it sing it for the world
Even in difficult times, keep singing and spreading positivity and hope to everyone around you.


Sing it from the heart
Sing with genuine emotion and passion, and give it your all.


Sing it till you're nuts
Sing until you're hoarse and exhausted, giving it your all and not holding back.


Sing it out for the ones that'll hate your guts
Sing for those who won't appreciate or approve of you, and show them that you're confident and unapologetic about who you are.


Sing it for the deaf
Sing for those who may not be able to hear you, but can still feel the power and emotion behind your message.


Sing it for the blind
Sing for those who may not be able to see you, but can still be moved by your voice and message.


Sing about everyone that you left behind
Sing to remember and honor those who have been a part of your journey and supported you along the way.


Cleaned-up corporation progress, Dying in the process
Corporate greed and progress can come at a cost, often leading to loss of life and damage to the environment.


Children that can talk about it, Living on the railways, People moving sideways
Social inequality and poverty still exist, and many people are struggling to survive and make ends meet.


Sell it till your last days, Buy yourself a motivation, Generation nothing, Nothing but a dead scene, Product of a white dream
Many people are caught in a cycle of consumerism and chasing material possessions and status, leading to a sense of emptiness and lack of purpose.


I am not the singer that you wanted but a dancer, I refuse to answer, Talk about the past sir and wrote it for the ones who want to get away
The singer may not fit into someone else's expectations, but that doesn't mean they should conform. They choose to focus on the future and hope to inspire others to do the same.


Keep running
Don't stop moving forward and pursuing your dreams and goals.


boy, you've got to be what tomorrow needs
It's up to you to make a positive impact and create a better future for yourself and those around you.


Sing it for the world
Sing to inspire and uplift people from all walks of life, regardless of their nationality or background.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANK IERO, RAY TORO, GERARD WAY, MICHAEL WAY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jacobkilgore2911

When the rain is blowing in your face
And the whole world is on your case
I could offer you a warm embrace
To make you feel my love

When the evening shadows and the stars appear
And there is no one there to dry your tears
I hold could hold you for a million years
To make you feel my love

I know you haven't made your mind up yet
But I will never do you wrong
I've known it from the moment that we met
No doubt in my mind where you belong

I'd go hungry; I'd go black and blue
I'd go crawling down the avenue
No, there's nothing that I wouldn't do
To make you feel my love

Oh, the storms are raging on the rolling sea
And on the highway of regret
The winds of change are blowing wild and free
You ain't seen nothing like me yet

I could make you happy, make your dreams come true
Nothing that I wouldn't do
Go to the ends of the Earth for you
To make you feel my love
To make you feel my love



All comments from YouTube:

@frzera04

None of them were acting in this.... Lea sang this for Cory, not for Finn. 5 years passed and this is still so heartbreaking to watch. We miss you, Cory. Always 💔

@katievineyard19

Watching in 2019 and still heartbreaking to watch.

@ajmorgan2529

I cry every time I watch this

@traceyevans6538

@@katievineyard19 #2019sad

@shairabaldimo512

Watching this in July 27, 2019 and yet it's still heartbreaking..miss you Cory..

@mokgadiramokgopa3449

Zera Jeffry 12 August 2019 still gets me

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@lizharrison3603

2020 and we still out here crying. Rest in peace Cory and Naya.❤

@clauudia323

True :(

@charlotte8765

Such a beautiful song and I can never listen to it the same anymore without crying. Rip Cory

@TravelingwithValeman77

Watching it again tonight and still teary eyed.

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