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.
Fix You
Glee Cast Lyrics
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When you try your best, but you don't succeed
When you get what you want, but not what you need
When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse
And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone, but it goes to waste
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
I will try to fix you
And high up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try, you'll never know
Just what you're worth
Will & Artie
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
I will try...
Will
...to fix you
New Directions
Tears stream down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face and I
Tears stream down your face
I promise you and I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down your face and I
Will
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
The Glee Cast's song Fix You is a powerful anthem about dealing with heartbreak and loss. The lyrics start by describing a feeling of utter defeat, where despite giving your best effort, things just don't seem to work out. The next few lines capture the essence of heartbreak, where you love someone but they don't feel the same way, leaving you feeling empty and worthless. Despite all of the sadness, the song then takes a positive turn by encouraging the listener to keep pushing forward and not give up. The chorus talks about the metaphorical "lights" that will guide you home and ignite your soul, essentially saying that things will get better with time. The chorus repeats as a mantra throughout the song, giving a sense of hope and resilience.
The song then transitions to a duet between Will and Artie, where they emphasize the importance of taking risks in love, despite the risk of getting hurt. The song ends with the New Directions singing the chorus again, adding the line "Tears stream down your face, and I promise you I will learn from my mistakes," showing a sense of growth and self-reflection.
Overall, the Glee Cast's version of Fix You is a powerful reminder that even when things seem hopeless, there is always a way to move forward and find hope and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
When you try your best, but you don't succeed
Even though you give it your all, sometimes things don't work out the way you want them to
When you get what you want, but not what you need
You may achieve your goals, but realize it wasn't what you really wanted in the end
When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep. Stuck in reverse
Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, but unable to move forward and make progress
And the tears come streaming down your face. When you lose something you can't replace
Feeling deep sadness and hopelessness when you lose something or someone irreplaceable
When you love someone, but it goes to waste. Could it be worse?
Experiencing heartbreak and disappointment when your love is not reciprocated or doesn't work out. Wondering if things could have been even worse
Lights will guide you home. And ignite your bones. I will try to fix you
Offering comfort and support to a person in distress. Believing that there is hope and a way to make things better
And high up above or down below. When you're too in love to let it go. But if you never try, you'll never know. Just what you're worth
Regardless of where you are or how strongly you feel for someone, it's important to take a chance and see what you're capable of achieving
Tears stream down your face. When you lose something you cannot replace
Crying uncontrollably when something or someone of immense value is lost and cannot be recovered
Tears stream down your face and I promise you and I will learn from my mistakes
Acknowledging past faults and committing to learn from them, especially in relationships where mistakes can have significant consequences
Lights will guide you home. And ignite your bones. And I will try to fix you
Reiterating that there is hope and help available to make things better
Contributed by Tyler M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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i love this song it does guide my lights on and off of my bedroom and bathroom
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thanks puck finn to guide my light's ❤❤❤
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thanks guys ❤ I can't stop singing this song
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I love this song ❤❤❤
@thepistolprincess
Beautiful
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Love this song from mr shue
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Love this song ❤❤❤
@aaronconnolly6067
I love Cory and Matthew so much It reminds of Cory's Tribute of him the man himself he is very kind person ever and I am so sorry for your lost I love Cory so much and I loved his songs and your glee kids and songs as well u deserve it I love u ❤️❤️
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thinks mr shue for help me to get the song right get it now
@aaronconnolly6695
This song reminds me of cold play I like cold play so much I love u ❤️❤️