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.
Lose My Breath
Glee Cast Lyrics
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On this endless ocean, finally lovers know no shame
Turning and returning to some secret place inside
Watching in slow motion as you turn around and say
Take my breath away
Take my breath away
Never hesitating to become the fated ones
Turning and returning to some secret place to cry
Watching in slow motion as you turn to me and say, my love
Take my breath away
Through the hour glass I saw you
In time you slipped away
When the mirror crashed, I called you
And turned to hear you say
If only for today, I am unafraid
Take my breath away
Take my breath away
Watching every motion in this foolish lover's game
Haunted by the notion somewhere there's a loving place
Turning and returning to some secret place inside
Watching in slow motion as you turn my way and say
Take my breath away, my love
Take my breath away, my love
Take my breath away, oh oh, away
Take my breath away, my love
Take my breath away
The lyrics of Glee Cast's song "Lose My Breath" are about the deep and intense feelings of love between two people who find themselves caught up in a foolish lover's game. The singer describes watching themselves and their lover, as they turn and return to some secret place inside. The song is full of imagery evoking the idea of being lost at sea, with the lovers finally reaching a point where they are unafraid to be themselves and to be in love. The chorus repeats the line "take my breath away" conveying the overwhelming emotions the singer is feeling for their partner.
The second verse of the song describes the singer's longing for love, and their eagerness to become the "fated ones". They are watching and waiting for their lover, turning and returning to their secret place to cry. The bridge of the song speaks about the passage of time and how the singer sees their lover slip away, bringing about a sense of urgency to the lyrics. The chorus repeats, this time with a sense of yearning and desire for their lover's touch.
The final verse describes the singer's haunting feeling that somewhere there's a loving place, and they are turning and returning to their secret place inside. The song finishes with a final chorus, with the singer expressing their deep love for their partner and their desire to have their breath taken away.
Overall, the lyrics of "Lose My Breath" are full of intense and passionate emotions, describing the journey of being in love with someone and the fear and longing that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Watching every motion in my foolish lover's game
Observing every action in the game of love, despite it being an unwise pursuit.
On this endless ocean, finally lovers know no shame
In this vast, limitless sea, lovers can love without feeling embarrassed about it.
Turning and returning to some secret place inside
Going back and forth to an undisclosed, internal location.
Watching in slow motion as you turn around and say
Observing you turn and expressing your emotions in a leisurely manner.
Take my breath away
You captivate me so that I am at a loss for words.
Watching, I keep waiting, still anticipating love
Observing you and hoping for love to develop.
Never hesitating to become the fated ones
Not pausing to become the people meant for each other.
Turning and returning to some secret place to cry
Going repeatedly to a concealed spot to shed tears.
Watching in slow motion as you turn to me and say, my love
Observing you slowly look at me while referring to me with affection.
Through the hourglass I saw you
I saw you like sand through the hourglass, a metaphor for the perception of time.
In time you slipped away
Eventually, you became separated and escaped from me.
When the mirror crashed, I called you
I yelled for you when the mirror broke or something that represented our bond.
And turned to hear you say
I looked back at you to hear what you had to say.
If only for today, I am unafraid
Even if it is only for one day, I am fearless in your presence.
Through the hourglass I saw you
I saw you like sand through the hourglass, a metaphor for the perception of time.
In time you slipped away
Eventually, you became separated and escaped from me.
Watching every motion in this foolish lover's game
Observing every action in the game of love, despite it being an unwise pursuit.
Haunted by the notion somewhere there's a loving place
Possessed by the idea that a place where love is present exists somewhere.
Turning and returning to some secret place inside
Going back and forth to an undisclosed, internal location.
Watching in slow motion as you turn my way and say
Observing you slowly look towards me and utter something.
Take my breath away, my love
You captivate me so that I am at a loss for words, my love.
Take my breath away, my love
You captivate me so that I am at a loss for words, my love.
Take my breath away, oh oh, away
You make me so breathless that I cannot function fully.
Take my breath away, my love
You captivate me so that I am at a loss for words, my love.
Take my breath away
You captivate me so that I am at a loss for words.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Giorgio Moroder, Tom Whitlock
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Steef_Lee
It’s so fitting that the only ones who were never shocked or concerned were Kitty and Spencer lol
@katulisawatoka4758
0:15 Even Kitty were shocked when the ladies when ripped his trousers.
The only ones who weren't shocked were Roderick and Spencer.
@maesharah
They’re actually enjoying his performance
@klassicalkid90
I’ve often wondered if this was the first time the cast saw this performed as to get genuine reactions. Spencer’s smile during the whole thing says it all!
@Steef_Lee
@@klassicalkid90 lol that’s a good point! I bet you’re right!
@izzyjoshuadavis
Spencer in my opinion wasn't shocked at all because the gay in him was living for it. And honestly, same. 🤣
@lukeletran4555
Getting back into this song and realizing what this song really means... No amount of vodka can erase the memory of a child star singing this 😂
@LowYummy
I know they did not have a child sing this, just calling the law.
@codiemorehead1839
@@LowYummy There is no law against it, and yes they did.
@lili.emerson
I KNOW RIGHT! What drug ryan was on?