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.
Everybody Hurts
Glee Cast Lyrics
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The night is yours alone
When you're sure you've had enough of this life, well hang on
Don't let yourself go
Everybody cries and everybody hurts sometimes
Sometimes everything is wrong
Now it's time to sing along
When your day is night alone (hold on, hold on)
When you think you've had too much of this life, well hang on
Take comfort in your friends.
Don't throw your hand. Oh, no
Don't throw your hand
If you feel like you're alone, no, no, no, you are not alone
If you're on your own in this life
The days and nights are long
When you think you've had too much of this life to hang on
Well, everybody hurts sometimes
Everybody cries
And everybody hurts sometimes
And everybody hurts sometimes
So, hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
(Hold on, hold on)
You are not alone
The lyrics to Glee Cast's song, Everybody Hurts, are a poignant reminder that no one is immune to pain and hardship in life. The opening lines, "When your day is long and the night, the night is yours alone," paint a picture of isolation and loneliness. The lyricist then encourages the listener to hold on and not let themselves go, reminding them that everybody cries and hurts sometimes.
As the song goes on, the listener is comforted by the idea that they are not alone in their suffering, and that they can take comfort in their friends. The repeated use of the phrase "hold on" is an anthem for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed or alone, as it encourages them to persevere through their struggles. The song ends on a note of hope, with the reassurance that the listener is not alone in their pain.
Overall, the message of this song is one of empathy and encouragement, reminding listeners that they are not alone in their struggles and that they can find the strength to carry on.
Line by Line Meaning
When your day is long and the night
When everything seems to drag on forever and the loneliness sets in
The night is yours alone
You feel like there's no one you can turn to and you're all by yourself
When you're sure you've had enough of this life, well hang on
When it feels like there's no hope left, don't give up just yet
Don't let yourself go
Don't succumb to the negative thoughts and feelings in your mind
Everybody cries and everybody hurts sometimes
Pain and sadness are a part of the human experience and it's okay to feel that way
Sometimes everything is wrong
Things don't always go according to plan and life can be messy
Now it's time to sing along
It's important to acknowledge your feelings and not keep them bottled up inside
When your day is night alone (hold on, hold on)
Even when it's dark and you're on your own, don't lose hope
If you feel like letting go (hold on)
If you're at your breaking point, try to hold on just a little longer
Take comfort in your friends.
Lean on the people you care about for support during difficult times
Don't throw your hand. Oh, no
Don't give up or surrender to your struggles
If you feel like you're alone, no, no, no, you are not alone
Even when it seems like no one understands, there are people who care and want to help
If you're on your own in this life
Sometimes you have to navigate this world on your own
The days and nights are long
When you're going through a tough time, it can feel like it will never end
When you think you've had too much of this life to hang on
When you're at your lowest point and can't imagine going on, try to hold on anyway
Well, everybody hurts sometimes
Everyone goes through pain and suffering at some point
So, hold on, hold on
Don't give up hope just yet
You are not alone
There are others who have been through similar struggles and understand what you're going through
Contributed by Lily R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pranav T
The writers did not turn it into a joke. Please. Did you, for once, take a moment to realize how realistic that scene was? They depicted typical high school student responses. You know what would have been worse? If everybody just hugged it out. Ryan Murphy, who wrote the episode, did a great job at portraying the event realistically. It seriously wasnt disrespectful and it wasnt a joke. But I completely agree about Kitty :D She's my second favourite character :)
Emma Bagshaw
I completely agree. And the insensitive and typical teenage responses from the other glee club members actually made a point to the audience of how poorly it was handled and sent a message. However I still think mr schue as the teacher should’ve done more and educated them along with the audience rather than taking a back seat as per usual
Lahey's
I think Ryder didn't get enough songs in the show...he was one of my favorites
DashingAsianGuy
I'm proud of Blake!! I've seen his journey from TGP and now he's getting more than I what I expected in terms of songs and storylines. yeah I'm aware he does not have the best voice in Glee right now but it's a nice feeling seeing someone fulfilling their dream. I hope my dream will come true also =)
Cora S
I wonder if I ever could ever really get the feelings this song gives other people until I heard ryder singing it
love this version!! ♡♡♡
Summer S
I hope that in a later episode the writers will redeem themselves and make the guys see how horrible they were to Ryder that day.
starsinluv
That truly is how people react to that situation, take it from someone who has had this happen to them in life. its normal to not tell people because you get that reaction and then you start to think they are right
Olivia Frost
I LOVE THIS SONG!!! IT'S AMAZING AND THE LYRICS ARE AMAZING!!!
BlakeJenner Shipper
So proud of my baby! He did such a nice work performing this song, I really can't wait to watch this episode:D
Abbz
Sounds good, this episode has good songs I just can't wait to see the actual performances.