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 Stop Me Now
Glee Cast Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I feel alive and the world it's turning inside out, yeah!
I′m floating around in ecstasy
So
Don't stop me now, don't stop me now
′Cause I′m (having a good time having a good time)
Like a tiger defying the laws of gravity
I′m a racing car passing by like Lady Godiva
I'm gonna go go go
There′s no stopping me
I'm burning through the skies, yeah
Two hundred degrees
That′s why they call me Mr. Fahrenheit
I'm traveling at the speed of light
I wanna make a (supersonic man of you)
Don't stop me now
I′m having such a good time, I′m having a ball
Don't stop me now
If you wanna have a good time, just give me a call
Don′t stop me now ('Cause I′m having a good time)
Don't stop me now (Yes, I′m having a good time)
I don't want to stop at all, yeah
I'm a rocket ship on my way to Mars
On a collision course
I am a satellite I′m out of control
I am a sex machine ready to reload
Like an atom bomb about to
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, explode
I′m burning through the skies Yeah!
Two hundred degrees
That's why they call me Mr. Fahrenheit
I′m trav'ling at the speed of light
I wanna make a (supersonic woman out of you)
Don′t stop me, don't stop me, don′t stop me (Hey, hey, hey!)
Don't stop me, don't stop me
Oh, oh, oh (I like it)
Don′t stop me
Have a good time good time
Don′t stop me, don't stop me
(Oh, oh,) alright
Oh, burning through the skies, yeah
Two hundred degrees
That′s why they call me Mr. Fahrenheit
I'm trav′ling at the speed of light
I wanna make a supersonic man of you
Don't stop me now
I′m having such a good time, I'm having a ball
Don't stop me now
If you wanna have a good time, just give me a call
Don′t stop me now (′Cause I'm having a good time)
Don′t stop me now (Yes I'm having a good time)
I don′t wanna stop at all
The lyrics of "Don't Stop Me Now" express the feeling of being alive and having a great time. The singer talks about feeling ecstatic and being a shooting star, defying the laws of gravity like a tiger, and passing by like Lady Godiva. The song is an anthem for living life to the fullest, and not letting anyone or anything get in the way of having a good time.
The singer uses metaphors of a rocket ship, satellite, and sex machine to further emphasize the unstoppable and out-of-control feeling that they are experiencing. They want to make a "supersonic man/woman" out of the listener, encouraging them to join in their excitement and live life to the fullest. The song ends with a final plea to not stop the good times from rolling.
Overall, "Don't Stop Me Now" is a high energy and uplifting song that encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight, I'm gonna have myself a real good time
Tonight, I'm going to enjoy myself to the fullest
I feel alive and the world it's turning inside out, yeah!
I feel invigorated and the world seems like a different place
I'm floating around in ecstasy
I'm feeling so joyful and elated, like I'm floating on air
So
Don't stop me now, don't stop me now
′Cause I'm (having a good time having a good time)
Please don't interrupt my fun because I'm truly enjoying myself
I'm a shooting star leaping through the skies
I'm moving quickly and shining brightly like a shooting star
Like a tiger defying the laws of gravity
I'm moving with such grace and ease that I seem to be defying the laws of nature
I'm a racing car passing by like Lady Godiva
I'm moving so quickly and smoothly that I seem to be effortlessly gliding past like a famous figure from history
I'm gonna go go go
There's no stopping me
I'm extremely motivated and nothing can slow me down
I'm burning through the skies, yeah
Two hundred degrees
That's why they call me Mr. Fahrenheit
I'm traveling at the speed of light
I'm moving incredibly quickly, like I'm on fire and nothing can stop me - that's why people call me 'Mr. Fahrenheit'
I wanna make a (supersonic man of you)
Don't stop me now
I want to inspire and motivate you to be as exciting and fun-loving as me - so don't stop me now
I'm having such a good time, I'm having a ball
Don't stop me now
I'm genuinely enjoying myself and I don't want anyone to spoil my fun
If you wanna have a good time, just give me a call
Don't stop me now ('Cause I'm having a good time)
Don't stop me now (Yes, I'm having a good time)
If you want to enjoy yourself too, just join me - because I'm really having a good time
I don't want to stop at all, yeah
I just want to keep this party going and never stop
I'm a rocket ship on my way to Mars
On a collision course
I'm moving with such force and excitement that it feels like I'm heading straight for something momentous - like landing on Mars
I am a satellite I'm out of control
I am a sex machine ready to reload
I'm moving so quickly and with such energy that I feel unstoppable - like a satellite or a sex machine
Like an atom bomb about to
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, explode
I'm about to burst with energy and excitement - like an explosive atom bomb
I'm burning through the skies Yeah!
Two hundred degrees
That's why they call me Mr. Fahrenheit
I'm traveling at the speed of light
Once again, I'm moving along at lightning-fast speed because I'm so fired up and excited - that's why people call me 'Mr. Fahrenheit'
I wanna make a supersonic man of you
Don't stop me, don't stop me, don't stop me (Hey, hey, hey!)
Don't stop me, don't stop me
Oh, oh, oh (I like it)
Don't stop me
I really want to inspire and motivate you to be as fast-moving and fun-loving as me - so please don't get in my way
Have a good time good time
Don't stop me, don't stop me
(Oh, oh,) alright
Let's both enjoy ourselves together and keep the fun going - okay?
Oh, burning through the skies, yeah
Two hundred degrees
That's why they call me Mr. Fahrenheit
I'm trav'ling at the speed of light
Once again, I'm moving along at rocket speed because I'm so full of excitement - and I'm proud of it
I wanna make a supersonic man of you
Don't stop me now
I'm having such a good time, I'm having a ball
Don't stop me now
If you wanna have a good time, just give me a call
Don't stop me now ('Cause I'm having a good time)
Don't stop me now (Yes, I'm having a good time)
I don't wanna stop at all
Once again, I really want you to join me in being fun-loving and carefree - so please don't interrupt my enjoyment
Writer(s): Freddie Mercury
Contributed by Alex H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.