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 Safety Dance
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Safety! Dance!
We can dance if we want to
We can leave your friends behind
'Cause your friends don't dance
And if they don't dance
Well they're no friends of mine.
I say we can go where we want to
A place where they will never find
And we can act like we come from out of this world
Leave the real one far behind
And we can dance (come see!)
We can dance if we want to
We can leave your friends behind
'Cause your friends don't dance
And if they don't dance
Well they're no friends of mine.
I say we can go where we want to
A place where they'll never find
And we can act like we come from out of this world
Leave the real one far behind
We can dance (come see!)
We can dance we can dance
Everything is out of control
We can dance we can dance
We're doing it from wall to wall
We can go where we want to
The night is young and so am I
And we can dress real neat
From our hands to our feet
And surprise'em with a victory cry
I say we can act if we want to
If we don't nobody will
And you can act real rude
And totally removed
And I can act like an imbecile
I say we can dance we can dance
Everything is out of control
We can dance we can dance
We're doing it from wall to wall
We can dance we can dance
Everybody look at your hands
We can dance we can dance
Everybody's taking the chance.
Yeah safety dance
We'll safety dance
Yes the safety dance
We can dance if we want to
We've got all your life and mine
As long as we abuse it
Never gonna lose it
Everything will work out right.
I say we can dance if we want to
We can leave your friends behind
Cause your friends don't dance
And if they don't dance
Well they're no friends of mine.
I say we can dance we can dance
Everything is out of control (outta control!)
We can dance we can dance
We're doing it from wall to wall (wall to wall)
We can dance we can dance
Everybody look at your hands
We can dance we can dance
Everybody's taking the chance.
Safety dance
We'll safety dance
Oh yes the safety dance.
We'll safety dance
Oh yes the safety dance.
It's safety dance!
It's safety dance!
The lyrics of the song Safety Dance by Glee Cast are a call to enjoy oneself without inhibition. The lead singer starts by singing the letters S-A-F-E-T-Y, which are then put together to form the word "safety". The song encourages listeners to dance freely and without worry, even if their friends do not dance. The lyrics emphasize the importance of being able to let loose and have fun, whether it means going to a place where no one will find them or acting like they are from another world.
The chorus repeats the message that we can dance if we want to and leave our friends behind, and that everything is out of control. The lead singer sings about the freedom that comes from leaving the real world behind and acting on our impulses. He suggests that we can dress however we like and surprise people with a victory cry. Additionally, the song encourages us to act if we want to, even if no one else will, and to dance with abandon.
Overall, the song Safety Dance is an anthem for those who want to let go of their inhibitions and have fun. It promotes the idea of being true to oneself and not worrying about what others think.
Line by Line Meaning
We can dance if we want to
We have the freedom to dance or not dance
We can leave your friends behind
We don't have to conform to our friends' preferences
'Cause your friends don't dance
Our friends may not like or be interested in dancing
And if they don't dance
If our friends don't want to dance, it's not our concern
Well they're no friends of mine.
We won't judge our friends based on their willingness to dance
I say we can go where we want to
We can choose our own path without being constrained by expectations
A place where they will never find
We can escape to a place where we feel free
And we can act like we come from out of this world
We can be whoever we want to be, without worrying about fitting in
Leave the real one far behind
We can leave our everyday lives behind and experience something new
And we can dance (come see!)
We can celebrate in our freedom and dance together
We can dance we can dance
We can keep dancing and having fun
Everything is out of control
Things are unpredictable, and that's not necessarily a bad thing
We're doing it from wall to wall
We're not holding back and we're dancing everywhere
The night is young and so am I
We have plenty of time to enjoy life and dance
And we can dress real neat
We can dress up and feel our best
From our hands to our feet
Every detail of our appearance matters to us
And surprise'em with a victory cry
We want to show off our enthusiasm and joy
If we don't nobody will
If we don't act, nobody else will do it for us
And you can act real rude
We can let loose and act boldly
And totally removed
We can disconnect from our normal selves and have fun
And I can act like an imbecile
We can let go of our inhibitions and be silly
Everybody look at your hands
We're encouraging everyone to join in and dance
Everybody's taking the chance
Everyone is seizing the opportunity to let loose
Yeah safety dance
We're calling it the 'safety dance' for fun
We'll safety dance
We'll all dance safely and have fun together
Yes the safety dance
We're still talking about the same dance!
We've got all your life and mine
We have our whole lives ahead of us to enjoy and dance
As long as we abuse it
As long as we make the most of our time and opportunities
Never gonna lose it
We won't waste what we have, we'll enjoy it to the fullest
Everything will work out right.
If we have fun and enjoy life, everything will fall into place.
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Written by: Ivan Doroschuk
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Emelyne Denis
S, A, F, E, T, Y
Safety! Dance!
You can dance if we want to
You can leave your friends behind
'Cause your friends don't dance
And if they don't dance
Well they're no friends of mine.
I say we can go where we want to
A place where they will never find
Awe can act like we come from out of this world
Leave the real one far behind
And we can dance, oh
Come on
We can go where we want to
The night is young and so am I
We can dress real neat
From our hands to our feet
And surprise'em with a victory cry
I say we can act if we want to
If we don't nobody will
We can act real rude
And totally removed
And I can act like an imbecile
I say we can dance we can dance
Everything's out of control
We can dance we can dance
We're doing it from wall to wall
We can dance we can dance
Everybody look at your hands
We can dance we can dance
Everybody's taking the chance
Attack it's safety dance
Well safety dance
It's safety dance
Come on
We can dance if we want to
We've got all your life and mine
As long as we abuse it
Never gonna lose it
Everything will work out right
I say we can dance we can dance
Everything's out of control
We can dance we can dance
Doing it from wall to wall
We can dance we can dance
Everybody look at your hands
We can dance we can dance
Everybody's taking the chance
Come on it's safety dance
Well it's safety dance
Oh it's safety dance
'Cause it's safety dance
It's safety dance
It's safety dance
It's safety dance
It's safety dance
SMaze17
This show can never be repeated. It came out of the blue and took the world by storm. Such a phenomenal scene.
G. Araujo
but only for 1 season. then, the writers and the directors were swallowed by the money men.
AtomicWhiskers
@G. Araujo I disagree. Season 1-3 were amazing, later from season 4-6 it kinda went downhill, mainly because Ryan Murphy was mainly working on “American Horror Story” so they got other writers, and that’s what ruined it. Nothing to do with money, my dude.
G. Araujo
@AtomicWhiskers season 2 was entertaining, season 3 less so, but neither had the power of season 1. the show started to twist its story to sell songs.
AtomicWhiskers
@G. Araujo it wasn’t about “selling songs” lol, the problem was that Fox who saw how popular Glee got, insisted that they kept making seasons.
MJ
G. Araujo 100% agree with you. Season 1 was magic and the only quality season of the show. Season 2 was still entertaining but messy and then Season 3 when it really dipped.
Rafalga
it's really ironic that one of the best dancers in the show was on a wheelchair :)
kidalone
This song along, the performance, the characterter, Artie, was the best
Nimesh Singh
Poor guy had to work with Finn the whole time smh so sad
Rebecca Drinkard
One of my favorite dance/song sequences of the show. ❤️❤️❤️