Glee was an American musical comedy-drama television series that aired on t… Read Full Bio ↴Glee was an American musical comedy-drama television series that aired on the Fox network in the United States from May 19, 2009, to March 20, 2015. It focused on a high school show choir, also known as a glee club, set within the fictional William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio.

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.

Diva
Glee Cast Lyrics

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I'm a-a diva, I'm a, I'm a-a diva
I'm a, I'm a-a diva, I'm a, I'm a-a diva
I'm a, I'm a-a diva, I'm a, I'm a-a diva
I'm a, I'm a-a diva, I'm a, I'm a-a diva

Na-na-na
Diva is a female version of a hustler
Of a hustler, of a, of a hustler

Na-na-na
Diva is a female version of a hustler
Of a hustler, of a, of a hustler

Stop the track
Lemme state facts
I told you, gimme a minute and
I'll be right back

Fifty million round the world
And they say that I couldn't get It
I done got so sick and filthy
With Benjis, I can't spend it

How you gon' be talkin?
You act like I just got up in it
Been the number one diva
In this game for a minute!

I know you read the paper
The one that they call a queen
Every radio round the world
Know me cause that's where I've been

I'm a-a diva, I'm a, I'm a-a diva
I'm a, I'm a-a diva, I'm a, I'm a-a diva
I'm a, I'm a-a diva, I'm a, I'm a-a diva
I'm a, I'm a-a diva, I'm a, I'm a-a diva

Na-na-na
Diva is a female version of a hustler
Of a hustler, of a, of a hustler
Na-na-na
Diva is a female version of a hustler
Of a hustler, of a, of a hustler

When he pull up
Wanna pop my Hood up
Bet he better have a six-pack
In the cooler

Gettin' money
Diva's gettin' money
If you ain't gettin' money
Then you ain't got nothin' for me

Tell me somethin' (tell me Somethin')
Where your boss at? (Where your boss at?)
Where my ladies up in here that
Like to talk back? (that like to talk back)

I wanna see her (I wanna see Her)
I'd like to meet ya (I'd like To meet her)
What you said? (NOT TO ME! )
She ain't no diva (she ain't no Diva! )
Diva is a female version of a hustler
Of a hustler, of a, of a hustler
Na-na-na
Diva is a female version of a hustler
Of a hustler, of a, of a hustler

Since 15 in my stilettos
Been struttin' in this game
What's your age? that's the Question
They ask when I hit the Stage
I'm a diva, best believe it
You see how she gettin paid?
She ain't callin him to grade-up
Don't need him, her best man
This is a stick-up, stick-up
(I need them bags, all that money)
A stick-up, stick-up
(You see them ask, where that money?)
All my ladies get it up
I see you, I do the same
Take it to another level
No passengers on my plane

I'm a-a diva, I'm a, I'm a-a diva
I'm a, I'm a-a diva, I'm a, I'm a-a diva

This is a stick-up, stick-up
(I need them bags, all that money)
A stick-up, stick-up
(You see them ask, where that money?)
Diva is a female version of a hustler
Of a hustler, of a, of a hustler
Na-na-na
Diva is a female version of a hustler
Of a hustler, of a, of a hustler

I'm a-a diva, I'm a, I'm a-a diva
I'm a, I'm a-a diva, I'm a, I'm a-a diva

I'm a, I'm a-a diva, I'm a, I'm a-a diva
I'm a, I'm a-a diva, I'm a, I'm a-a diva

Overall Meaning

The song "Diva" by the Glee Cast is an upbeat and empowering anthem that celebrates the diva lifestyle. The word "diva" is used to describe a strong, confident, and independent woman who is not afraid to go after what she wants. The lyrics state that a diva is the female version of a hustler, which means that a diva is a woman who works hard and hustles to achieve her goals, just like a male hustler would. The song encourages women to embrace their inner diva and to be proud of who they are.

The lyrics also touch on themes of success, fame, and money. The song references the fact that the singer has made millions of dollars and has been the number one diva in the game for a minute. The message seems to be that if you work hard and hustle, you can achieve great success and live the life of a diva. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm a diva" over and over, emphasizing the importance of self-confidence and self-worth.

Overall, "Diva" is a fun and empowering song that encourages women to be confident, independent, and successful. It celebrates the diva lifestyle and encourages listeners to embrace their inner diva.

DivaGlee Cast Lyrics

Diva
Glee Cast Lyrics