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.
Glee
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Thank the Lord I am here and now, here and now.
Summer dress, favorite park.
Bless your soul, we are here and now, here and now.
I'm wide awake, so what's the point of dreaming when your life is great?
Celebrate the feeling, celebrate the feeling.
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh.
Can't complain about much these days, I believe we'll be okay.
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh.
We're screaming out, we're screaming out, I believe we'll be okay.
Sun kissed skin on my lips.
Thank the Lord I am here and now, here and now.
Fireflies after dark.
Bless your soul, we are here and now, here and now.
I'm wide awake, so what's the point of dreaming when your life is great?
Celebrate the feeling, celebrate the feeling.
Can't complain about much these days, I believe we'll be okay.
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh.
Can't complain about much these days, I believe we'll be okay.
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh.
We're screaming out, we're screaming out, I believe we'll be okay.
We'll be okay.
We'll be okay.
Can't complain about much these days, I believe we'll be okay.
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh.
Can't complain about much these days, I believe we'll be okay.
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh.
Can't complain about much these days, I believe we'll be okay.
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh.
We're screaming out, we're screaming out, I believe we'll be okay.
The lyrics of Glee by Glee Cast capture a moment in time where the singer is grateful for the present moment and everything that comes with it. The simple pleasures of life like fresh cut grass and a cold beer, a summer dress in a favorite park, sun-kissed skin, and fireflies after dark. The singer expresses their gratitude for being alive in the here and now, thanking the Lord and blessing others’ souls, singing “we are here and now.”
The song’s chorus, “I'm wide awake, so what's the point of dreaming when your life is great? Celebrate the feeling, celebrate the feeling” emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment, being grateful for everything and celebrating life. There is no need to dream when everything seems perfect, it’s all about living life to its fullest and appreciating what you have. The final line, “We're screaming out, we're screaming out, I believe we'll be okay” is a message of hope and faith, believing that everything will be okay in the end.
Overall, Glee is a feel-good song that encourages listeners to appreciate the present and enjoy every moment in life. Glee Cast delivers a meaningful and positive message that everything will be okay, and there is always something to be thankful for.
Line by Line Meaning
Fresh cut grass, one cold beer.
I am grateful for the simple pleasures in life, like the smell of fresh cut grass and the taste of a cold beer. These small moments are what make life enjoyable.
Thank the Lord I am here and now, here and now.
I am focused on the present moment and grateful for the opportunity to be alive and experience life in this moment.
Summer dress, favorite park.
I am grateful for the warm weather that allows me to wear my favorite summer dress and for the beauty of my local park. These are the things that bring me joy.
Bless your soul, we are here and now, here and now.
I am grateful for the people in my life and that we are able to be present together in this moment.
I'm wide awake, so what's the point of dreaming when your life is great?
I am fully aware and appreciative of how good my current life is, so I see no need to dream or wish for anything else.
Celebrate the feeling, celebrate the feeling.
I want to fully embrace and celebrate the good feelings I have in this moment, rather than taking them for granted or being distracted from them.
Can't complain about much these days, I believe we'll be okay.
I am generally content with my life and optimistic that things will continue to work out well for me.
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh.
This refrain emphasizes the feeling of joy and contentment that the artist is experiencing.
We're screaming out, we're screaming out, I believe we'll be okay.
I am expressing my optimism and joy to those around me, and believe that our shared positivity will help us overcome any challenges that lie ahead.
Sun kissed skin on my lips.
I am appreciating the beauty and warmth of the sun on my skin, which is a sensory pleasure that I am grateful to experience.
Fireflies after dark.
I find joy and wonder in the natural world around me, like the sight of fireflies at night.
We'll be okay.
This repetition emphasizes the artist's belief and conviction that despite any challenges that may come their way, things will ultimately be okay and they will find a way to persevere.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: DANIELLE LEE BOUCHARD, MITCHELL COLLINS, DENIS LIPARI, CHRISTIAN MEDICE, LAWRENCE MICHAEL PRINCIPATO, PHOEBE RYAN
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I walked across an empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete
Oh simple thing, where have you gone?
I'm getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin
I came across a fallen tree
I felt the branches of it looking at me
Is this the place we used to love?
Is this the place that I've been dreaming of?
Oh simple thing, where have you gone?
I'm getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin
And if you have a minute, why don't we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So why don't we go somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know
Oh simple thing, where have you gone?
I'm getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin
And if you have a minute, why don't we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So why don't we go? So why don't we go?
Oh, this could be the end of everything
So why don't we go somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know
Somewhere only we know
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I walked across an empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete
Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely on
So, tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin
I came across a fallen tree
I felt the branches of it looking at me
Is this the place we used to love?
Is this the place that I've been dreaming of?
Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely on
So, tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin
And if you have a minute, why don't we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So, why don't we go somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know
Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely on
So, tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin
And if you have a minute, why don't we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So, why don't we go?
So, why don't we go?
Ooh, oh-oh
Ah, oh
This could be the end of everything
So, why don't we go somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know
Somewhere only we know
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“It’s you it’s always been you “
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A message to the future generations:
Don't let this song die.
@jacilyn6207
Currently playing it to my baby bump in hopes they like the song when they are born 😂😂
@dayman1730
I'm making it my personal mission to make sure this song is forgotten
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Neverrrr
@trixier6505
And don't let old people die without hearing this.
@faizahnc1565
I love this version sooo freaking much... Darren's voice is magical
@Danez27
1:30 This part totally crushed me 🍂