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.
Sway
Glee Cast Lyrics
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When marimba rhythms start to play
Dance with me, make me sway
Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore
Hold me close, sway me more
Like a flower bending in the breeze
Bend with me, sway with ease
Stay with me, sway with me
Other dancers may be on the floor
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Only you have that magic technique
When we sway, I go weak
I can hear the sound of violins
Long before it begins
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth, sway me now
Other dancers may be on the floor
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Only you have that magic technique
When we sway, I go weak
I can hear the sounds of violins
Long before it begins
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth, sway me now
When marimba rhythms start to play
Dance with me, make me sway
Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore
Hold me close, sway me more
Like a flower bending in the breeze
Bend with me, sway with ease
When we dance you have a way with me
Stay with me, sway with me
When marimbas start to play
Hold me close, make me sway
Like a ocean hugs the shore
Hold me close, sway me more
Like a flower bending in the breeze
Bend with me, sway with ease
When we dance you have a way with me
Stay with me, sway with me
The Glee Cast's rendition of "Sway" is a smooth and romantic tune that speaks of a passionate desire to dance with someone special. The opening lines, "When marimba rhythms start to play, Dance with me, make me sway," sets the mood for the song. The singer implores the listener to dance with them and sway to the rhythm of the music.
The lyrics then describe the feeling of being held close by someone as they sway together like lazy waves hugging the shore. The singer compares the dancing to a flower bending in the breeze, emphasizing the beauty and naturalness of their movements.
The second verse talks about how the singer is focused on their dance partner, even though there may be other dancers on the floor. The partner is described as having a magic technique that makes the singer weak with desire, especially when they hear the sound of violins. The song ends with a repetition of the first verse and expressions of the singer's desire for their partner to stay with them and sway with them.
Overall, "Sway" is a song about the joy and magic of dancing with someone you love or desire. It captures the feeling of being lost in the music and the company of someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
When marimba rhythms start to play
As soon as the marimba rhythms begin to play
Dance with me, make me sway
Join me in dancing, move me with your rhythm and motion
Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore
Hold me as gently and effortlessly as the ocean gently caresses the shore
Hold me close, sway me more
Hold me tightly and continue to rhythmically move me
Like a flower bending in the breeze
Move with me like a flower swaying gracefully in the wind
Bend with me, sway with ease
Move with me fluidly and naturally
When we dance you have a way with me
When we dance together, your movements have a powerful and captivating effect on me
Stay with me, sway with me
Continue to dance with me and move me with your rhythm
Other dancers may be on the floor
Although there may be other dancers around us
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
My attention and focus will be solely on you
Only you have that magic technique
You possess a special quality or ability that enchants and entrances me
When we sway, I go weak
When we move together, I am overcome with emotion and feel vulnerable
I can hear the sound of violins
I can imagine the beautiful music of violins playing
Long before it begins
Even before the music starts to play
Make me thrill as only you know how
Move me in a way that only you can, creating feelings of excitement and pleasure within me
Sway me smooth, sway me now
Move me with your smooth and effortless rhythm, right now
Contributed by Lucas H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Yuri_Kim
Increíble 😍😍😍
oboh emma
Dont what to say but Matthew Morrison was amazing with this song
Pup the tired wolf pup
I forgot this existed, I'm so disappointed in myself-
xShizuu
lmao why u released this right now :3