Glee featured multiple major and secondary roles who have contributed vocals to the show: Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison, Dianna Agron, Cory Monteith, Amber Riley, Chris Colfer, Mark Salling, Jenna Ushkowitz, Kevin McHale, Naya Rivera, Heather Morris, Jayma Mays, Jane Lynch, Chord Overstreet, Darren Criss, Harry Shum, Jr., Damian McGinty, Vanessa Lengies, Samuel Larsen, Blake Jenner, Alex Newell, Melissa Benoist, Jacob Artist, and Dean Geyer. Numerous special guests have also featured on tracks, including Jonathan Groff, Kristin Chenoweth, Grant Gustin, Olivia Newton-John, John Stamos, Neil Patrick Harris, Idina Menzel, Charice, Gwyneth Paltrow, k.d. lang, Ricky Martin, Matt Bomer, Kate Hudson, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
The pilot episode of the show was broadcast on May 19, 2009 and the first season began airing on September 9, 2009. The show was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. Murphy selects all music featured within the series himself, with the intent of maintaining a balance between show tunes and chart hits. Songs featured on the show are available for digital download through iTunes up to two weeks before new episodes air, and through other digital outlets and mobile carriers a week later.
Their debut single, "Don't Stop Believin'", a cover of the 1981 Journey song, was a top ten hit, and was certified platinum in Australia and gold in the US. The group's cover of The All-American Rejects' "Gives You Hell" reached number one in Ireland, giving them their first number one single.
There has been Nineteen soundtracks released through Columbia Records: Glee: The Music, Volume 1, Glee: The Music, Volume 2, Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers, Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album, Glee: The Music, Volume 4, Glee: The Music, Volume 5, Glee: The Music, Volume 6, Glee: The Music, Volume 7 and Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 2,Glee: The Music, Volume 7,Glee: The Music, The Graduation Album,Glee: The Music, Season 4, Volume 1,Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 3,Glee Sings the Beatles and Glee: The Music - Celebrating 100 Episodes.
Nineteen EPs have also been released: Glee: The Music, The Power of Madonna, Glee: The Music, Journey to Regionals,Glee: The Music, The Rocky Horror Glee Show.Glee: The Music, The Rocky Horror Glee Show,Glee: The Music, Love Songs,Glee: The Music, The Rocky Horror Glee Show,Glee: The Music, Love Songs,Glee: The Music, Dance Party,Britney 2.0,Glee: The Music Presents Glease,The Quarterback (Music from the TV Series),A Katy or a Gaga (Music from the Episode),Movin' Out,Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 4,City of Angels,New New York,Glee: The Music, Bash,Glee: The Music, Tested,Glee: The Music, Opening Night,Glee: The Music, the Back Up Plan,Glee: The Music, Old Dog, New Tricks,Glee: The Music – The Untitled Rachel Berry Project,Glee: The Music – Loser Like Me and Glee: The Music – Homecoming.
The cast is second behind The Beatles for most chart appearances by a group act in the Billboard Hot 100's history, and holds the record of sixth overall among all artists, with sixty-nine appearances. The cast has sold over thirty six million and over eleven million albums worldwide. The series' cover versions have also had a positive effect on the original recording artists, with sales of Rihanna's "Take a Bow" increasing by 189 percent after the song was covered in the Glee episode "Showmance".
The series features covers of numerous songs sung on-screen by the characters. Musical segments typically take the form of performances, as opposed to the characters singing spontaneously, as the intention is for the series to remain reality-based. Murphy is responsible for selecting all of the songs used, and strives to maintain a balance between show tunes and chart hits, as: "I want there to be something for everybody in every episode. That's a tricky mix, but that's very important — the balancing of that." Song choices are integral to script development, with Murphy explaining: "Each episode has a theme at its core. After I write the script, I will choose songs that help to move the story along."
Glee is choreographed by Zach Woodlee, and features five to eight production numbers per episode. Once music rights are cleared, songs are arranged and pre-recorded by the cast. Woodlee constructs the accompanying dance moves, which are then taught to the cast and filmed. Numbers can take several weeks to prepare, depending on complexity. Each episode costs at least $3 million to produce, and can take up to 10 days to film as a result of the elaborate choreography.
Blame It
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Blame it on the Goose, got you feelin' loose
Blame it on the 'tron, got you in the zone
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Hey, she say she usually don't
But I know that she front
But she don't wanna seem like she's easy
Puck
I hear you sayin' what you won't do
But you know we probably gonna do
What you been fiendin' deep inside
Don't lie, now
Mercedes
Boy, what you drinking?
Gon' let sink in
Here for the weekend
Thinkin' we can
See where we can be if we press fast forward (Santana: Oooh)
Just one more round and you're down, I know it (Santana: Oooh, yay)
Artie
Fill another cup up
Feeling on your butt, what?
You don't even care now
I was unaware how fine you was before my buzz set in
Mercedes
Before my buzz set in
New Directions
Blame it on the Goose, got you feelin' loose
Blame it on the 'tron, got you in the zone
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Blame it on the vodka, blame it on the Henn'y
Blame it on the Blue Tap, got you feeling dizzy
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Artie
Ooh see, she spilled some drink on me
And now I'm knowin' she tipsy
She put her body on me
And she keep starin' me right in my eyes
No tellin' what I'm gon' do
Baby, I would rather show you
What you been missin' in your life when I get inside.
Mercedes
Boy, what you drinking?
Gon' let sink in
Here for the weekend
Thinking we can
See where we can be if we press fast forward (Santana: Oooh)
Just one more round and you're down I know it (Santana: Oooh, yay)
Artie
Fill another cup up
Feeling on your butt, what?
You don't even care now
I was unaware how fine you was before my buzz set in
New Directions
Blame it on the Goose, got you feelin' loose
Blame it on the 'tron, got you in the zone
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Blame it on the vodka, blame it on the Henn'y
Blame it on the Blue Tap, got you feeling dizzy
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Artie & Mercedes
Now to the balla's poppin' bottles
With their Henn'y in their cups
Screamin' money ain't a thing
If you ain't throw it up in the sky (in the sky)
And hold your dranks up high (up high)
Puck & Santana
And to my independent mamas
Who can buy their own bottles
If you looking like a model
When them broke fellas holla
Artie & Mercedes
Tell them bye (bye)
And hold your drinks up high (high)
New Directions
Blame it on the Goose, got you feelin' loose
Blame it on the 'tron, got you in the zone
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Blame it on the vodka, blame it on the Henn'y
Blame it on the Blue Tap, got you feeling dizzy
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
The song "Blame It" by the Glee Cast is a playful exploration of the phenomenon known as liquid courage. The lyrics describe a night of partying and drinking, where the characters are letting loose and having fun, but also blaming their uninhibited behavior on the alcohol. The chorus repeats the refrain "Blame it on the Goose, got you feelin' loose, Blame it on the 'tron, got you in the zone, Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol." This emphasizes how alcohol is used as an excuse for behaving in ways that one might not otherwise do.
Throughout the song, the characters are also trying to woo others, taking advantage of their inebriation, and celebrating their newfound confidence. The lyrics suggest that alcohol can lead to a better social experience, with lines like "see where we can be if we press fast forward" and "hold your drinks up high." The song acknowledges the risks of drinking, while also celebrating its potential for a good time.
Overall, "Blame It" is a catchy and upbeat song about the joys of partying and the power of liquid courage. It's a fun anthem for a night out, but it also serves as a reminder to be safe and responsible while drinking.
Line by Line Meaning
Blame it on the Goose, got you feelin' loose
The singer is attributing their loosened state to their consumption of Goose alcohol.
Blame it on the 'tron, got you in the zone
The singer is attributing their focused state to their consumption of Patron alcohol.
Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol
The singer is attributing their behavior or decisions to their consumption of alcohol in general.
Hey, she say she usually don't
The artist is referencing a woman who is implying she doesn't typically engage in certain activities.
But I know that she front
The artist believes that the woman is not being truthful or is pretending to be a certain way.
'Cause shorty know what she want
The singer believes the woman knows what she desires.
But she don't wanna seem like she's easy
The woman doesn't want to give off the impression that she is promiscuous or too forthcoming.
I hear you sayin' what you won't do
The artist is acknowledging a person who verbalized their boundaries or limits.
But you know we probably gonna do
The artist expects that they will end up doing the thing they have claimed they won't do.
What you been fiendin' deep inside
The artist suggests that the person has a strong desire or craving for something.
Don't lie, now
The singer is urging someone to be honest or truthful.
Boy, what you drinking?
The artist is asking a male what type of alcoholic beverage they are drinking.
Gon' let sink in
The singer is hoping the male will reflect on what they have been told or presented with.
Here for the weekend
The singer is in a location for a brief period of time.
Thinking we can
The singer is considering the possibility of doing something.
See where we can be if we press fast forward (Oooh)
The artist is contemplating what could happen in the future and is excited about it.
Just one more round and you're down, I know it (Oooh, yay)
The artist believes that with one more drink, the male will be impaired or unable to continue.
Fill another cup up
The singer is requesting to have their drink refilled.
Feeling on your butt, what?
The singer is touching someone's buttocks and questioning it.
You don't even care now
The artist believes that the person they touched is not reacting or responding to the touch.
I was unaware how fine you was before my buzz set in
The artist did not originally notice how attractive the person was until they became intoxicated.
Now to the balla's poppin' bottles
The artist is referencing a group of individuals who are drinking expensive alcohol and celebrating.
With their Henn'y in their cups
The singer is noting that those individuals are specifically drinking Hennessy brand alcohol.
Screamin' money ain't a thing
The individuals are expressing a sentiment that money is not a concern or issue for them.
If you ain't throw it up in the sky (in the sky)
The singer is implying that those who do not throw their money into the air are not doing it correctly or are not part of the celebration.
And hold your dranks up high (up high)
The singer is encouraging everyone to hold their drinks high in the air.
And to my independent mamas
The singer is addressing women who are self-sufficient and financially stable.
Who can buy their own bottles
The artist is commending those women for their ability to afford the alcohol they desire.
If you looking like a model
The artist is noting that those women are physically attractive and appear as models.
When them broke fellas holla
The singer is referencing men who are not financially secure yet still attempt to pursue those women.
Tell them bye (bye)
The singer is advising those women to reject or dismiss those men.
And hold your drinks up high (high)
The artist is encouraging those women to hold their drinks high in the air.
Blame it on the vodka, blame it on the Henn'y
The artists are attributing their behavior or decisions to the specific types of alcohol they have consumed.
Blame it on the Blue Tap, got you feeling dizzy
The artists are attributing their dizzy or lightheaded feeling to a specific drink called Blue Tap.
Before my buzz set in
The singer is referencing a time before they became intoxicated.
Contributed by John N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.