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.
Fly / I Believe I Can Fly
Glee Cast Lyrics
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I came to win, to fight
To conquer, to thrive
I came to win, to survive
To prosper, to rise
To fly
To fly
Oh yo, yo
Artie:
I used to think that I could not go on
Santana:
I wish today it will rain all day
Maybe that will kinda make the pain go away
Artie:
And life was nothing but an awful song
Santana:
They got their guns out aiming at me
But I become Neo when they aiming at me
Blaine:
(New Directions: If I can see it)
Me, me, me against them
Me against enemies, me against friends
(New Directions: Then I can do it)
Somehow they both seem to become one
A sea full of sharks and they all smell blood
(New Directions: If I just believe it)
They start coming and I start rising
Must be surprising, I'm just surmising
(New Directions: There's nothing to it)
Blaine and Santana:
I win, thrive, soar
Higher, higher, higher
More fire
Rachel and Santana:
I came to win, to fight
To conquer, to thrive
I came to win, to survive
To prosper, to rise
Finn and New Directions:
I believe I can fly (Rachel: Fly)
I believe I can touch the sky
I believe I can fly (Rachel: Fly)
I believe I can touch the sky
Artie:
See I was on the verge of breakin' down
Santana:
Paint they own pictures, then they crop me in
But I will remain where the top begins
Artie:
Sometimes silence can seem so loud
Santana:
I am not a word, I am not a line
I am not a girl that can ever be defined
Blaine:
(New Directions: If I can see it)
I hear the criticism loud and clear
That is how I know that the time is near
(New Directions: Then I can do it)
See we become alive in a time of fear
And I ain't got no motherfickle time to spare
(New Directions: If I just believe it)
Cry my eyes out for days upon days
Such a heavy burden placed upon me
(New Directions: There's nothing to it)
Blaine and Santana:
But when you go hard your nay's become yea's
Yankee Stadium with Jay's and Kanye's
Rachel and Santana:
I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive
I came to win, to survive, to prosper, to rise
Finn and New Directions:
I believe I can fly (Rachel: Fly)
I believe I can touch the sky (Mercedes: Ooh)
I believe I can fly (Rachel: Fly)
I believe I can touch the sky
(Mercedes: Touch the sky)
Finn:
I believe I can fly
Mercedes with ND girls:
Get ready for it, get ready for it
Artie:
Then I can be it
(Get ready for it, I came to win)
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it
(Get ready for it, get ready for it, get ready for it)
Mercedes:
Get ready for it!
Yeah!
Artie and New Directions:
I believe I can fly (Rachel: Fly)
Finn and New Directions:
I believe I can touch the sky (Mercedes: Sky)
I think about it (Rachel: Fly)
Every night and day
Spread my wings and fly away (Mercedes: Ooh)
Finn and Artie with New Directions:
I believe I can soar (Rachel:Fly)
(Mercedes: Get ready for it)
I see me runnin' through that open door (Mercedes: Get ready for it)
(Mercedes: Fly)
I believe I can fly (Rachel:Fly)
(Mercedes: Get ready for it)
Finn:
I believe I can fly
The lyrics of Glee Cast's Fly/I Believe I Can Fly are about the theme of overcoming obstacles and achieving success. The song features various voices, each contributing their own unique perspective on how they have fought and overcome struggles to reach their goals. Rachel begins the song by declaring that she came to win, fight, conquer, thrive, survive, prosper, and rise - essentially highlighting her determination to succeed in every way possible. Santana then joins in, adding to the theme of overcoming obstacles by acknowledging the existence of pain and the possibility of being targeted, but remaining resilient and pushing forward.
Artie takes over the next verse, explaining how he was once unable to even imagine succeeding, but has overcome that mindset. Santana then adds another layer by referring to the criticism and unfair treatment that she has faced but chooses to remain on top. Blaine then notes the existence of fear and acknowledges the burden of heavy criticism but believes that overcoming that is possible if they believe in themselves. Finally, Finn and the rest of the New Directions join in with the catchy chorus, conveying their belief in their own abilities to fly and touch the sky, as well as their undying determination to soar.
One interesting fact about Fly/I Believe I Can Fly is that the song is a mashup of two popular songs, 'Fly' by Nicki Minaj and Rihanna and 'I Believe I Can Fly' by R. Kelly. The choice to combine the two songs is apt as they both deal with similar themes of overcoming hardships and achieving success. Additionally, both Nicki Minaj and R. Kelly have been known for their music on this theme, aligning with the message of the song.
Another interesting fact is that 'I Believe I Can Fly' by R. Kelly was released in 1996 and won three Grammy Awards. The song was a commercial success, topping the charts in multiple countries and being certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the United States. It has since become a popular inspirational song.
The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Seal, Yolanda Adams, and even the popular NFL team Green Bay Packers. The song has been used as a motivational anthem in various industries, such as education and sports. In fact, the basketball player Michael Jordan cited the song as one of his sources of inspiration as he overcame his own struggles and became an NBA legend.
The chords for Fly/I Believe I Can Fly are as follows:
Verse 1
A E F#m
I came to win, to fight
D A E
To conquer, to thrive
A E F#m
I came to win, to survive
D A E
To prosper, to rise
A E F#m
To fly, to fly
Chorus
D E A
I believe I can fly (Fly)
D E A
I believe I can touch the sky
D E A
I think about it every night and day
D E A
Spread my wings and fly away
Verse 2
A E F#m
I used to think that I could not go on
D A E
And life was nothing but an awful song
A E F#m
But now I know the meaning of true love
D A E
I'm leaning on the everlasting arms
Chorus
D E A
I believe I can fly (Fly)
D E A
I believe I can touch the sky
D E A
I think about it every night and day
D E A
Spread my wings and fly away
Bridge
D E
If I just spread my wings
A F#m
I can fly, I can fly, I can fly
Chorus
D E A
I believe I can fly (Fly)
D E A
I believe I can touch the sky
D E A
I think about it every night and day
D E A
Spread my wings and fly away
Line by Line Meaning
I came to win, to fight
I am determined to succeed, and I have the courage and strength to battle against any obstacles in my path
To conquer, to thrive
My goal is to overcome challenges and not just survive, but excel in everything I do
I came to win, to survive
I am here to win and emerge victoriously against all odds and challenges that I may face
To prosper, to rise
I aim to flourish and elevate myself and those around me to greater heights and success
To fly
To soar above my limitations and fears, to reach for my highest potential and aspirations
I used to think that I could not go on
I once believed that my struggles and difficulties were too great to overcome, but now I know otherwise
I wish today it will rain all day
Sometimes, hoping for a bad day helps to disguise the pain and struggles that I am going through
Maybe that will kinda make the pain go away
The possibility of hiding my pain through other means, such as rain, seems like a relief
And life was nothing but an awful song
My life used to feel like a constant struggle or an unpleasant tune, but I have overcome those feelings
They got their guns out aiming at me
People are targeting me and trying to bring me down through criticism and hostility
But I become Neo when they aiming at me
Just like the fictional character Neo from the Matrix, I can dodge obstacles and enemies with resilience and strength
Me, me, me against them
I am constantly battling against both people who are my enemies and my friends
Me against enemies, me against friends
Whether it is friends or foes, my greatest challenge is to continually overcome and exceed their expectations
Somehow they both seem to become one
The lines between friend and enemy blur when there is so much at stake, and I must fight regardless of which side they are on
A sea full of sharks and they all smell blood
The world is filled with danger and competition, and everyone is always searching for an advantage
They start coming and I start rising
As pressures and challenges arise, I rise to the occasion and face them head-on
Must be surprising, I'm just surmising
Others may be shocked or intimidated by my approach, but I am confident in my ability to tackle any obstacle
I win, thrive, soar
I am successful and flourishing, and my confidence allows me to rise to greater heights
Higher, higher, higher
I keep reaching for higher levels of success and fulfillment, continually pushing myself forward
More fire
I have a burning passion and drive that fuels my success every day, motivating me to keep going
I am not a word, I am not a line
I am not defined by words or simple characteristics, but am a complex and multifaceted individual
I am not a girl that can ever be defined
I cannot be pigeonholed or confined to any one type of personality or label
I hear the criticism loud and clear
I am fully aware of criticism and hostility directed at me, but it only fuels my drive to succeed
That is how I know that the time is near
Criticism is often a sign of approaching success or new opportunities right around the corner
See we become alive in a time of fear
Our drive and sense of purpose often intensifies in times of crisis or fear, and we rise to the challenge
And I ain't got no motherfickle time to spare
I am too focused and driven to waste time on anything that does not contribute to my growth and success
Cry my eyes out for days upon days
At times, I am overwhelmed with emotion and struggle to overcome setbacks or obstacles
Such a heavy burden placed upon me
The weight of expectations and challenges can feel overwhelming at times, but I push through with determination
But when you go hard your nay's become yea's
I am committed to hard work and effort, which transforms resistance and negativity into positive results
Yankee Stadium with Jay's and Kanye's
My success and fame have led to rubbing shoulders with other famous people at large venues
Get ready for it, get ready for it
Prepare for my success and ambition, because I am unstoppable
Then I can be it
Believing in myself and striving for greatness allows me to achieve success and accomplish my goals
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it
My faith in myself and my abilities is what will lead me to greatness and success
Spread my wings and fly away
I am ready to embrace my potential and soar above my limitations and fears
I believe I can soar
I am confident in my ability to reach new heights of success and fly above my challenges
I see me runnin' through that open door
I am excited and driven to seize new opportunities and achieve my goals
Get ready for it!
Others should prepare for my success, because I am unstoppable
I believe I can fly
I am confident in my abilities and potential to achieve great success
Contributed by Landon T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AnaCaroline-sp5vv
Fly, Naya. Just Fly, Girl.
@sweetblaqcoffey962
Believe that she is. 😢
@5starltd316
I know she won't even text you because she she died😢😢😢
@5starltd316
She even next to us
@Sam-xp4cw
@@5starltd316 uh??
@ashley_agabao5516
@@Sam-xp4cw I’m so confused 😂
@rosamunddyke1806
santana’s rapping, rachel’s soft “fly’s”, santana backing rachel’s vocals
@ben6217
I feel like Quinn’s voice would have been suited better for this song instead of Rachel. Y’all don’t have to agree but that’s my opinion.
@deasiasmith4357
@@ben6217 I don’t agree but I respect your opinion Quinn’s is for like sweet songs not like this
@chrisongko1780
@@ben6217 Quinn or Rory