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.
The Only Exception
Glee Cast Lyrics
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I saw my daddy cry
And curse at the wind
He broke his own heart
As I watched
As he tried to re-assemble it
And my momma swore
And that was the day that I promised
I'd never sing of love
If it does not exist
But darling
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
Maybe I know, somewhere
Deep in my soul
That love never lasts
And we've got to find other ways
To make it alone
Or keep a straight face
And I've always lived like this
Keeping it comfortable, distanced
And up until now
I'd have sworn to myself that I'm
Content with loneliness
Because none of it was ever worth the risk
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
Whoa, oh
Whoa, oh, hey
Whoa
I've got a tight grip on reality
But I can't
Let go of what's in front of me here
I know you're leaving
In the morning, when you wake up
Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream
Oh
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
(You are the only exception)
(You are the only exception)
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
And I'm on my way to believing
Oh, and I'm on my way to believing
The lyrics of The Only Exception are a reflection of the singer's past experiences with love and heartbreak. The first verse describes how the singer's father broke his own heart and how the singer promised themselves they would never sing of love if it doesn't exist. The second verse reveals the singer's internal battle between believing in love and acknowledging that it often doesn't last. They have always kept a distance from others and convinced themselves they were content with loneliness because it was never worth the risk.
However, the chorus introduces a change in perspective where the singer acknowledges that their previous beliefs are not entirely true. The person they are singing to is the only exception to their past experiences and expectations of love. They are unable to let go of this person and request some form of proof that their time together was not just a dream. The song ends with the singer admitting they are on their way to believing in love again.
The lyrics present a vulnerable and honest portrayal of someone who has been hurt before but finds hope in this one person who stands out from the rest. It is a tribute to the power of love and the possibility of finding it even when it seems unlikely.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was younger
Reflecting on my childhood
I saw my daddy cry
Witnessing my father in pain
And curse at the wind
Reacting to uncontrollable circumstances
He broke his own heart
Causing emotional pain to himself
As I watched
Being a witness to his actions
As he tried to re-assemble it
Attempting to mend what was broken
And my momma swore
My mother made a promise
She would never let herself forget
To always remember the hurt
And that was the day that I promised
A pivotal moment in my life
I'd never sing of love
Deciding to never believe in love
If it does not exist
Unless it's proven to be real
But darling
Addressing the one who changed my mind
You are the only exception
You are the one exception to my rule
Maybe I know, somewhere
Suggesting a hint of doubt
Deep in my soul
Embedded in my being
That love never lasts
Love eventually fades away
And we've got to find other ways
We must explore other options
To make it alone
To survive on our own
Or keep a straight face
Hiding our emotions
And I've always lived like this
My life has revolved around this belief
Keeping it comfortable, distanced
Preferring distance and detachment
And up until now
Until you came along
I'd have sworn to myself that I'm
I convinced myself that I was
Content with loneliness
Satisfied with being alone
Because none of it was ever worth the risk
Previous experiences have not been rewarding
Whoa, oh
Expression of awe or wonder
Whoa, oh, hey
Vocalizing excitement
I've got a tight grip on reality
Being firmly grounded in the present
But I can't
Contrasting the previous statement
Let go of what's in front of me here
Unable to release what's in front of me
I know you're leaving
Acknowledging the impending departure
In the morning, when you wake up
When the day begins for you
Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream
Provide evidence that this is real
And I'm on my way to believing
Slowly gaining faith and trust
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joshua Neil Farro, Hayley Nichole Williams
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Matheus Cavalcante
When I was younger I saw
My daddy cry and curse at the wind
He broke his own heart and
I watched as he tried to re-assemble it
And my mamma swore she would
Never let herself forget
And that was the day that I promised
I'd never sing of love if it does not exist
But darling...
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
Maybe I know somewhere deep in my soul
That love never lasts
And we've got to find other ways
To make it alone or keep a straight face
And I've always lived like this
Keeping a comfortable distance
And up until now I swored to myself
That I'm content with loneliness,
Because none of it was ever worth the risk
But you are the only exception
But you are the only exception
But you are the only exception
But you are the only exception
I've got a tight grip on reality,
But I can't let go of what's front of me here
I know you're leaving in the morning, when you wake up,
Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream
Whooa...
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
And I'm on my way to believing
Oh and I'm on my way to believing...
GIRASSÓIS PRA VIT
When I was younger
I saw my daddy cry
And curse at the wind
He broke his own heart
And I watched
As he tried to reassemble it
And my momma swore
That she would never let herself forget
And that was the day that I promised
I'd never sing of love
If it does not exist, but darlin'
You are, the only exception
You are, the only exception
You are, the only exception
You are, the only exception
Maybe I know, somewhere
Deep in my soul
That love never lasts
And we've got to find other ways
To make it alone
But keep a straight face
And I've always lived like this
Keeping a comfortable, distance
And up until now
I had sworn to myself that I'm content
With loneliness
Because none of it was ever worth the risk
But, you are, the only exception
You are, the only exception
You are, the only exception
You are, the only exception
I've got a tight grip on reality
But I can't let go of what's in front of me here
I know your leaving in the morning, when you wake up
Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream, oh
You are, the only exception
You are, the only exception
You are, the only exception
You are, the only exception
You are, the only exception
You are, the only exception
You are, the only exception
You are, the only exception
And I'm on my way to believing
Oh, and I'm on my way to believing.
Wilmer Daniel Q.
When I was younger
I saw my daddy cry
And curse at the wind
He broke his own heart
As I watched
As he tried to re-assemble it
And my momma swore
She would never let herself forget
And that was the day that I promised
I'd never sing of love
If it does not exist
But darling,
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
Maybe I know, somewhere
Deep in my soul
That love never last
And we've got to find other ways
To make it alone
Or Keep a straight face
And I've always lived like this
Keeping a comfortable, distance
And up until now
I had sworn to myself that I'm
Content with loneliness
Because none of it was ever worth the risk
Well,
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are…
tashanet
The original cast did something to my heart that the new cast did not do. They had real emotions and felt these songs and sing them with EVERYTHING they had, the tears were not on cue they were real and this is what I will always love about the original cast....Rachael/Lea really loved Finn/Cory.
cat food
IKR I never knew why I didn't like the new cast so much but now I do
William Vargas
I love the Glee old cast
Julz XD
He was HER person...
Evelyn
i think what happened is that we fell in love with this cast but then a whole new cast came really quickly and it wasn’t the same (at least that was for me)
red velvet
same for me.. this glee always
selena ♡
"Finn can fly?" Broke my heart into million pieces
Lakshmi Manoj
He can now
Daphne P McGill
Lakshmi Manoj Noooo why'd you do that??? 😭😭😭😭
renata
Sky Sel yes he can