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.
Don't Stand So Close to Me / Young Girl
Glee Cast Lyrics
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She wants him so badly, knows what she wants to be
With all the charms of a woman
You've kept the secret of your youth
Book markin', she's so close now, this girl is half his age
Don't stand, don't stand so, don't stand so close to me
Young girl your out of your mind
Better run girl, you're much to young girl
Temptation, frustration, so bad it makes him cry
Beneath your perfume and make up
You're just a baby in disguise
Get out of here before you have the time to change your mind
'Cause I'm afraid you've gone to far
Don't stand, don't stand so, don't stand so close to me
Don't stand, don't stand so, don't stand so close to me
Young girl your out of your mind
Your love for me is way out of line
Better run girl, you're much to young girl
Don't stand, don't stand so
Don't stand so close to me (you're much to young girl)
Don't stand, don't stand so
Don't stand so close to me (you're much to young girl)
The Glee Cast's rendition of "Don't Stand So Close To Me/Young Girl" is actually a mash-up of two songs by The Police and Gary Puckett & the Union Gap, respectively. The lyrics tell a story with two perspectives: one from the young schoolgirl who is infatuated with her older teacher, and the other from the older teacher who is struggling with the temptation and guilt that comes with this kind of situation.
The song begins with the schoolgirl's perspective, expressing her desire for her teacher and her certainty that she knows what she wants to be - with him. She sees herself as a woman, and perhaps even equals the charms of women older than she. However, the older teacher know's it's not true, he has kept the secret of his youth and the girl before him, is only half his age, too young.
As the verses continue, the teacher's perspective comes to light. He is torn with his own temptations and the realization that this girl is just a "baby in disguise". Despite his own struggles, he recognizes the danger of the situation and tells her to "get out of here before you have the time to change your mind. 'Cause I'm afraid you've gone too far." Despite the harsh words, it's clear that both sides are grappling with difficult emotions in a situation that is taboo by its very nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Young teacher, the subject of school girl fantasy
There's a young teacher who has become the object of a schoolgirl's romantic desires.
She wants him so badly, knows what she wants to be
The schoolgirl desires the teacher intensely and wishes to be with him.
With all the charms of a woman
Despite being young, the schoolgirl has qualities that appeal to the teacher and make her seem older and more mature.
You've kept the secret of your youth
The teacher is concealing his own age and youthfulness from the schoolgirl.
Book markin', she's so close now, this girl is half his age
The schoolgirl is coming onto the teacher, and he realizes that she is much younger than he is.
Don't stand, don't stand so, don't stand so close to me
The teacher is warning the schoolgirl not to get too close to him.
Young girl your out of your mind
The teacher believes that the schoolgirl is behaving irrationally and cannot understand the consequences of her actions.
Your love for me is way out of line
The teacher believes that the schoolgirl's feelings for him are inappropriate and not based in reality.
Better run girl, you're much to young girl
The teacher advises the schoolgirl to leave and find someone more suitable for her age.
Temptation, frustration, so bad it makes him cry
The teacher is feeling conflicted and emotionally distressed by the situation with the schoolgirl.
Beneath your perfume and make up
Despite her outward appearance, the schoolgirl is still just a child.
You're just a baby in disguise
The teacher views the schoolgirl as immature and not ready for a romantic relationship with him.
Get out of here before you have the time to change your mind
The teacher wants the schoolgirl to leave before she becomes even more emotionally invested in him.
'Cause I'm afraid you've gone to far
The teacher is worried that he may have accidentally encouraged or led on the schoolgirl and that things have gone too far.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner
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@BurnItUpp2009
"Yes, it means I'm very young and it's hard for you to stand close to me" Dead.
@el5001
That's what the song was about lmao
@RoyalRipper548
@@el5001 and she knows it
@X360PHILNUMBR1
Will: "... I'm screwed..."
@george4821
Funny thing is that's kind of what the song's about
@taniaharris4352
I love this song
@geekablyu6892
Isn’t “Young Girl” and “Don’t Stand so Close to Me” both about wanting to sleep with a teenage girl, but refraining because they know it’s wrong/illegal? Mixed signals Mr. Shue.
@ellieclaire8192
Real Abstract “temptation, frustration, so bad it makes him cry.”
@max123__
He flipped the lyrics though
@Lmfaoatyourvideos
Where you’re almost right, he doesn’t sing much of the lyrics from Young girl about wanting her, he changes them up and even sings “before you change your mind” rather than “change my mind”. It was brilliant and one of my absolute faves. Perving on Mr S is nice too 😂