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.
Scream
Glee Cast Lyrics
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I'm tired of injustice
I'm tired of your schemes
It's kind of disgustin'
So what does this mean? (Mike: Daddy)
You're kicking me down
I got to get up
As jacked as it sounds
Mike:
I peek in the shadow
I come into the light
You tell me I'm wrong
Then you better prove you're right
You're sellin out souls
But I care about mine
I've got to get stronger
And I won't give up the fight
Artie:
With such confusion, don't it make you wanna scream?
Mike:
Make you wanna scream
Artie:
Your bash abusin' victimize it with the scheme
Mike:
You try to cope with every lie they scrutinize
Both:
Somebody please have mercy
'Cause I just can't take it
Just stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Make me wanna scream
Just stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Make you just wanna scream
Artie:
Tired of you tellin' (Mike: Tellin')
The story your way (Mike: The story your way)
You're causin' confusion (Mike: Confusion)
You think it's okay (Mike: Damn it!)
Mike:
You keep changin' the rules
And I keep playin' the game
I can't take it much longer
I think I might go insane
Artie:
With such confusion, don't it make you wanna scream?
Mike:
Make you wanna scream
Artie:
Your bash abusin' victimize it with the scheme
Mike:
Scheming, baby
You find your pleasure scandalizin' every lie
Both:
Oh father, please have mercy
'Cause I just can't take it
Just stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Make me wanna scream
Just stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Make me wanna scream
Mike:
Oh my God, can't believe what I saw
As I turned on the TV this evening
I was disgusted by all the injustice
All the injustice
Artie:
All the injustice
Both:
Just stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Make me wanna scream
Just stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Make me wanna scream
Just stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Make me wanna scream
Just stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Make me wanna scream
The lyrics of Scream by Glee Cast are about their frustration towards injustice and the system that enables it. They are tired of being oppressed by those in power and are determined to fight back. The song talks about the pressure that the system exerts on individuals to conform to its ways and the importance of standing up against it. The lyrics suggest that all this injustice and pressure make them want to scream.
In the first verse, Artie sings about being tired of injustice and the schemes that people use to maintain power. He is frustrated at being kicked down and wants to get back up. Mike joins him in singing about the whole system being unjust and frustrating. They sing about feeling like victims of oppression and wanting to fight back. The second verse is about standing up against the system and not giving in to pressure. Mike sings about how he is tired of being told he's wrong and wants people to prove him right instead. He is tired of the system that is selling out people's souls and is determined to get stronger and fight back.
In the chorus, Artie and Mike sing about how the confusion and pressure make them want to scream. They are tired of being victimized and scrutinized. They call out for mercy and ask for the pressure to stop. They repeat the plea to stop pressuring them several times in the chorus, emphasizing the importance of speaking up against the injustices they face.
Overall, Scream by Glee Cast is a powerful song about standing up against injustice and the pressure to conform to a system that is rigged against you. The lyrics highlight the importance of fighting back and not giving up in the face of oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tired of injustice
I am weary of being treated unfairly
I'm tired of your schemes
I am exhausted from your underhanded plans
It's kind of disgustin'
It's rather repugnant
So what does this mean? (Mike: Daddy)
What are the implications of this situation? (Mike: Father)
You're kicking me down
You're causing me to stumble
I got to get up
I need to pick myself up
As jacked as it sounds
It may be unrealistic, but
The whole system sucks (Mike: Daddy)
The entire system is terrible (Mike: Father)
I peek in the shadow
I examine the darkness
I come into the light
I emerge into the brightness
You tell me I'm wrong
You inform me that I am incorrect
Then you better prove you're right
In that case, you should provide evidence of your correctness
You're sellin out souls
You're betraying your own principles
But I care about mine
But I have a personal investment in them
I've got to get stronger
I need to increase my mental fortitude
And I won't give up the fight
And I will continue struggling towards my goal
With such confusion, don't it make you wanna scream?
Doesn't the bewildering nature of this situation make you want to shout?
Make you wanna scream
Makes you want to shout
Your bash abusin' victimize it with the scheme
Your verbal assaults and mistreatment are part of your deceit
You try to cope with every lie they scrutinize
You attempt to deal with each falsehood they examine
Somebody please have mercy
Somebody please be kind
'Cause I just can't take it
Because I can no longer endure it
Just stop pressurin' me
Just stop pushing me to my limits
Make me wanna scream
Makes me want to express my frustration
Tired of you tellin' (Mike: Tellin')
Weary of you informing me (Mike: Informing)
The story your way (Mike: The story your way)
From your perspective (Mike: From yours)
You're causin' confusion (Mike: Confusion)
You're causing chaos (Mike: Chaos)
You think it's okay (Mike: Damn it!)
You believe it is acceptable (Mike: An exclamation of frustration!)
You keep changin' the rules
You continuously alter the regulations
And I keep playin' the game
And I persist in participating in this competition
I can't take it much longer
I am approaching my breaking point
I think I might go insane
I believe I could become mentally unstable
Scheming, baby
Conspiring, dear
You find your pleasure scandalizin' every lie
You derive enjoyment from exposing each falsehood
Oh father, please have mercy
Oh father, please be kind
All the injustice
All of the unfair treatment
Oh my God, can't believe what I saw
Goodness gracious, I cannot fathom what I observed
As I turned on the TV this evening
While I switched on the television tonight
Contributed by Madelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.