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.
Take Me or Leave Me
Glee Cast Lyrics
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I walk down the street
I hear people say
"Baby's so sweet"
Ever since puberty
Everybody stares at me
Boys, girls
So be kind
And don't lose your mind
Just remember
That I'm your baby
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me baby or leave me
Take me baby or leave me
A tiger in a cage
Can never see the sun
This diva needs her stage
Baby, let's have fun
You are the one I choose
Folks would kill to fill your shoes
You love the limelight too, now baby
So be mine
And don't waste my time
Cryin', "Oh honeybear
Are you still my, my, my baby?"
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me baby or leave me
No way, can I be what I'm not
But hey, don't you want your girl hot?
Don't fight, don't lose your head
'Cause every night, who's in your bed?
Who, who's in your bed?
Kiss, pookie
That's it! The straw that breaks my back
I quit, unless you take it back
Women, what is it about them?
Can't live with them or without them
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
(Who I was meant to be)
And if you give a damn
(And if you give a damn ya better)
Take me baby or leave me
(Oh take me baby, take me or leave me)
Take me baby
Or leave me
Guess I'm leaving
I'm gone
The song "Take Me Or Leave Me" is from the musical "Rent" and was performed on the show "Glee" by Lea Michele and Amber Riley. The lyrics express a sense of defiance and self-acceptance, as the singer declares that she will not change who she is for anyone, but also insists that the other person must accept her as she is or leave her.
The first verse acknowledges the singer's physical appearance and the attention she receives from others. She can't control this and asks for kindness and understanding instead of judgment. The second verse compares the singer to a caged tiger who needs to perform on stage, and affirms that the other person is also a performer who understands this. The chorus emphasizes the singer's identity and asks the other person to accept her as she is.
In the bridge, the singer pushes back against any expectations or attempts to change her, declaring that she cannot be anything other than who she is. The final verse is a call-and-response between the two singers, with the other person apologizing and the singer ultimately declaring that she is leaving if the other person can't accept her.
Overall, the song is a celebration of individuality and a rejection of any pressure to conform or change for others.
Line by Line Meaning
Every single day
I face regular scrutiny
I walk down the street
I'm constantly in the public eye
I hear people say
That I'm attractive
"Baby's so sweet"
A common phrase used to describe me
Ever since puberty
I've been objectified
Everybody stares at me
Whether male or female
Boys, girls
I get attention from everyone
I can't help it baby
It's beyond my control
So be kind
Treat me with respect
And don't lose your mind
Don't let my attention get to you
Just remember
I'm still the same person
That I'm your baby
And I need your love
Take me for what I am
Accept me as I am
Who I was meant to be
Be okay with who I naturally am
And if you give a damn
If you truly care about me
Take me baby or leave me
Either accept me or move on
Take me baby or leave me
I won't change who I am
A tiger in a cage
Being restricted is difficult
Can never see the sun
And I need to shine
This diva needs her stage
I need a platform to express myself
Baby, let's have fun
You can enjoy it all with me
You are the one I choose
I want you in my life
Folks would kill to fill your shoes
Others are jealous of you
You love the limelight too, now baby
We both enjoy being in the spotlight
So be mine
Commit to me
Don't waste my time
Don't play games with me
Cryin', "Oh honeybear
Don't beg for my attention
Are you still my, my, my baby?"
Just love me for who I am
No way, can I be what I'm not
I won't change for anyone
But hey, don't you want your girl hot?
You should appreciate my attractiveness
Don't fight, don't lose your head
Don't ruin things by being jealous
'Cause every night, who's in your bed?
You should appreciate that I'm with you
Who, who's in your bed?
I'm the only one for you
Kiss, pookie
A term of endearment
That's it! The straw that breaks my back
I'll leave if you can't accept me
I quit, unless you take it back
I won't put up with disrespect
Women, what is it about them?
Men have trouble understanding women
Can't live with them or without them
But they can't live without them either
Guess I'm leaving
I'm done with this relationship
I'm gone
I'm moving on
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jonathan D. Larson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kikabenz5070
Every single day
I walk down the street
I hear people say, "Baby so sweet"
Ever since puberty
Everybody stares at me
Boys, girls, I can't help it, baby
So be kind and don't lose your mind
Just remember that I'm your baby
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me baby
Or leave me
Take me or leave me
A tiger in a cage
Can never see the sun
This diva needs her stage, baby
Lets have fun
You are the one I choose
Folks will kill to fill your shoes
You love the lime light to now baby
So be mine but don't waste my time
Cryin', "Oh, honey bear are you still my, my, my baby?"
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me baby or leave me
No way, can I be what I'm not
But hey, don't you want your girl hot?
Oh, don't fight, don't loose your head
'Cause every night who's in your bed?
Who?
Who's in your bed?
Kiss pookie
It won't work
I look before I leap
I love margins and discipline
I make list in my sleep, baby
What's my sin? Never quit
I follow through
I hate mess but I love you
What do with my impromptu baby?
So be wise 'cause this girl satisfies
You got a prize but don't compromise
Your one lucky baby
Take me for what I am
A control freak
Who I was meant to be
A snob yet over attentive
And if you give a damn
A lovable droll geek
Take me baby or leave me (A anal retentive)
That's it
The straw that breaks my back
I quit
Unless you take it back
Women, what is it about them?
Can't live with them or without them
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be (who I was meant to be)
And if you give a damn (and if you give a damn then)
Take me baby, or leave me
Take me baby, take me or la la la la la leave me
Take me baby or leave me
Guess I'm leaving I'm gone
@DeeL3
Having Mercedes & Rachel sing together is a much better combination than always doing Rachel & Finn.
@dreadedweirdohippie9524
Santana and mercedes 💕
@bokim2530
@dreadedweirdo hippie don't ruin the moment
@dreadedweirdohippie9524
@Bo Kim how am I runing the moment because I stated who I liked together..I didn't say anything bad or about the comment I even liked it what the hell 🙄🤣🤦🏾♀️.leave people alone lol
@bokim2530
@dreadedweirdo hippie This was Mercedes and Rachels moment to shine you don't need to be one of those Santana stans and ruin the comment section
@dreadedweirdohippie9524
@Bo Kim 🤣🤣🤣 ok you're the only one complaining I hope you don't lose sleep over someone you don't know comments 🤷🏽♀️ have a good day
@wokebrokedietcoke3742
I just wanna know how they can sing with the doors open and no one comes in and screams at them
@musicaltheatergeek79
There was a scene in Season 2 where Rachel and this new chick Sunshine were having a sing-off in the girl's bathroom. Suddenly, Sue storms in and tells them to shut up! LOL
@yuleinissanchez7570
Ray And TT it’s after school
@cqleonardo
One of the many mysteries of this TV show