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 β The Untitled Rachel Berry Project,Glee: The Music β Loser Like Me and Glee: The Music β 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 β 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.
I Know What Boys Like
Glee Cast Lyrics
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I know what boys like
I know what guys want
I know what boys like
I've got what boys like
I know what boys like
I know what guys want
I make 'em want me
I like to tease them
They want to touch me
I never let them
I know what boys like
I know what guys want
I know what boys like
Boys like, boys like me
But you, you're special (I might let you)
You're so much different (I might let you)
Mmm, would you like that (I might let you)
I know what boys like
I know what guys want
I know what boys like
I know what's on their minds
I know what boys like
I know what guys want
They talk about me
I got my cat moves
That so upset them
Zippers and buttons
Fun to frustrate them
They get so angry
Like pouty children
Denied their candy
I laugh right at them
I know what boys like
I know what guys want
I know what boys like
Boys like, boys like me
Nya, nya, nya, nya, nya
Nya, nya, nya, nya, nya
I see you're sad now (I will let you)
Sorry I teased you (I will let you)
This time, I mean it (I will let you)
Anything you want (You can trust me)
I really want to (You can trust me)
How would you like it? (You can trust me)
Sucker!
Hmmhmmhaha...
I know what boys like
I know what guys want
I know what boys like
Boys like, boys like me
Nya, nya, nya, nya, nya
Nya, nya, nya, nya, nya
Nya, nya, nya, nya, nya
Nya, nya, nya, nya, nya
I know what boys like
Boys like, boys like me
The Glee Cast's rendition of "I Know What Boys Like" is a cheeky, playful song from the perspective of a confident, flirtatious young woman who understands what men want, but also enjoys to tease and play hard to get. The singer is proud of her ability to attract and manipulate male attention but also aware of how much power she has over them. She uses her sexuality as a weapon to frustrate and upset them while enjoying taking control of the situation. However, she seems to acknowledge her potential lover's sensitive side and promises to be loyal and trustworthy to him.
The lyrics of "I Know What Boys Like" are unapologetically sexual and playful, playing with gender roles and subverting stereotypes. The singer rebels against the notion of male dominance and power, instead taking charge of her own sexuality and the way she presents herself to men. The playful, teasing tone of the song adds to the risquΓ©, seductive vibe of the lyrics and makes it clear that the singer is in control of the situation, despite the boys' desperate attempts to get her attention.
The song was originally released by The Waitresses, an American new wave band formed in Ohio in 1978. The band's lead singer, Patty Donahue, wrote the original lyrics for the song. The Glee Cast version is a faithful interpretation of the original track, with some slight modifications in the lyrics and arrangement to make it more suitable for the show's teenage audience. The song's catchy, sassy chorus and playful lyrics make it a fun addition to any party playlist or karaoke night.
Line by Line Meaning
I know what boys like
I have a good understanding of what appeals to boys
I know what guys want
I understand the desires of men
I see them looking
I am aware of when boys are checking me out
I make 'em want me
I have the ability to make boys attracted to me
I like to tease them
I enjoy playing with boys' desires
They want to touch me
Boys have a desire to physically interact with me
I never let them
I control the level of physical contact I have with boys and do not let it go too far
Boys like, boys like me
Boys are attracted to me because I know what they want
You're so much different (I might let you)
You stand out from other boys, and I may consider allowing you to get closer to me
Mmm, would you like that (I might let you)
I am asking you if you would enjoy getting closer to me
I know what's on their minds
I am aware of what boys are thinking about
They talk about me
Boys discuss me amongst themselves
I got my cat moves
I move in a way that is seductive, like a cat
That so upset them
Boys become upset when they cannot have what they want from me
Zippers and buttons
Clothing with zippers and buttons are particularly frustrating for boys who try to take them off
Fun to frustrate them
It is enjoyable to watch boys become frustrated because they cannot have what they want from me
They get so angry
Boys become mad when I do not give them what they want
Like pouty children
Boys act like kids who are upset when they don't get their way
Denied their candy
I am the one who is withholding something they want
I laugh right at them
I find their frustration and anger amusing
I see you're sad now (I will let you)
I can tell that you are disappointed and may consider letting you get closer to me
Sorry I teased you (I will let you)
I apologize for making you feel teased and may consider giving you what you want
Anything you want (You can trust me)
I am giving you the opportunity to ask for whatever you want from me, and you can trust that I will deliver
I really want to (You can trust me)
I am expressing that I genuinely want to give you what you desire
How would you like it? (You can trust me)
I am asking you how you would like me to fulfill your desires, and you can trust that I will follow through
Sucker!
I am taunting the person I was encouraging earlier, indicating that they are foolish for believing me
Contributed by Gavin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fyn
Lowkey, this is one of the best performances of the show. If you know the original of this song, it's meant to be sung like this and it's hard to do.
Ashley Fink has a great set of lungs. You can find her singing "Regular" songs on youtube. She's pretty great.
Bryon Murphy
not enough people give tina credit for her dancing, i mean she can keep up with both brittany AND mike in terms of choreography
Roman R.
Even worse, everyone begins insinuating that apparently she's a terrible dancer, which is not even canonically consistent, just for people to continue deriding Tina more.
TheRashaunLewis
Is it bad that this is one of my favorite glee songs its my guilty pleasure
stee fervid
Me tooo
NotSoCuteOtaku
same
K a y l e e
No
Gleek G
Yes π¬
Buli Nandi
I mean its why im here
Alejandro N.
Lauren was one of the best characters, she was an icon. Idk why the writers just forgot about her and they ended up firing the actress who played Lauren, I mean, that character had so much potential.