Me Against the Music
Glee Cast Lyrics

All my people in the crowd Grab a partner take it down
The song calls for participation and dancing from everyone in the crowd.

It's me against the music (uh huh) It's just me (and me) Yeah, c'mon Hey Britney? Are you ready? Uh uh, are you?
The song highlights the struggle of dancing alone against the music, and the opening dialogue brings in Britney Spears for a friendly competition.

No one cares It's whippin' my hair, it's pullin' my waist To hell with stares The sweat is drippin' all over my face No one's there I'm the only one dancin' up in this place Tonight I'm here Feel the beat of the drum, gotta keep it that bass
The performer is focused only on the music and their own dancing, not caring about anyone else's opinions or presence in the room.

I'm up against the speaker, tryin' to take on the music It's like a competition, me against the beat I wanna get in the zone (get in the zone) I wanna get in the zone (I wanna get in the zone) If you really wanna battle, saddle up and get your rhythm Tryin' to hit it, chic-a-tah In a minute I'ma take a you on (I'ma take you on) I'ma take a you on (I'ma take you on) Hey, hey, hey
Again, the performer sees dancing as a battle, trying to get into the rhythm and hit the beat while daring others to try and compete.

All my people on the floor Let me see you dance Let me see ya All my people wantin' more Let me see you dance I wanna see ya All my people 'round and 'round Let me see you dance Let me see ya All my people in the crowd Let me see you dance I wanna see ya
The song repeats the call for the crowd to dance, wanting to see everyone moving to the music.

So how would you like a friendly competition? Let's take on the song Let's take on the song, let's take on the song It's you and me baby, we're the music Time to party all night long All night long, all night long (yeah, let's go)
The tone becomes more playful and competitive, with the performers urging each other to take on the song and turn the night into a party.

We're almost there I'm feelin' it bad and I can't explain My soul is bare My hips are movin' at a rapid pace (I'm going crazy) Baby feel it burn From the tip of my toes, runnin' through my veins And now's your turn Let me see what you got, don't hesitate
The performer is getting lost in the music, experiencing a physical and emotional release through dancing, and inviting others to join them.

Get on the floor, baby lose control Just work your body and let it go If you wanna party, just grab somebody Hey Britney we can dance all night long
The chorus repeats the call to dance and enjoy the moment, with Britney and everyone else invited to join in the fun.

Hey Britney, you say you wanna lose control Come over here I got somethin' to show ya Sexy lady, I'd rather see you bare your soul If you think you're so hot, better show me what you got All my people in the crowd, let me see you dance C'mon Britney lose control, watch you take it down
Britney is singled out for additional playful challenge, with the performer teasing her to let go and show off her dance moves.

All my people in the crowd, let me see you dance C'mon Britney take it down, make the music dance All my people 'round and 'round, party all night long C'mon Britney lose control, watch you take it down
The lyrics bring the song to an energetic finish, with the crowd urged to dance, Britney challenged to let loose, and the music as a whole being transformed into something lively and fun.