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.
Thong Song
Glee Cast Lyrics
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This thing right here
Is lettin all the ladies know
What guys talk about
You know
The finer things in life
Hahaha
Check it out
And ya know another nigga couldn't handle it
See ya shakin that thang like who's da ish
With a look in ya eye so devilish
Uh Ya like to dance at all the hip hop spots
And ya cruise to the crews like connect da dots
Not just urban she likes the pop
Cuz she was livin la vida loca
{BRIDGE} She had dumps like a truck truck truck
Thighs like what what what
Baby move your butt butt butt
Uh I think to sing it again
She had dumps like a truck truck truck
Thighs like what what what
All night long
Let me see that thong
Chorus
I like it when the beat goes da na da na
Baby make your booty go da na da na
Girl I know you wanna show da na da na
That thong th thong thong thong
I like it when the beat goes da na da na
Baby make your booty go da na da na
Girl I know you wanna show da na da na
That thong th thong thong thong
That girl so scandalous
And I know another nigga couldn't handle it
And she shakin that thang like who's da ish
With a look in her eye so devilish
Uh She like to dance at all the hip hop spots
And she cruise to the crews like connect da dots
Not just urban she likes the pop
Cuz she was livin la vida loca
{BRIDGE} {CHORUS (2x)}
Whoaaa That dress so scandalous
And I swear another nigga couldn't handle it
See ya shakin that thang like who's da ish
With a look in her eye so devilish
(Whoa) Uh ya like to dance at all the hip hop spots
And ya cruise to the crews like connect da dots
Not just urban ya like the pop
Cuz she was livin la vida loca
(Whoa) She had dumps like a truck truck truck
Thighs like what what what
Baby move your butt butt butt
(Ooh) Uh think to sing it again
Cuz she had dumps like a truck truck truck
Thighs like what what what
Baby move your butt butt butt
Uh think to sing it again
Come on Come on Come on Come on
Yeahhhh yeah
{CHORUS (3x)}
Whoa Uh alright Uh whoa yeah
Ooh Whoa (Like it when the beat goes da na da na)
(Baby make your booty go da na da na)
(Girl I know you wanna show da na da na)
Baby (That thong th thong thong thong)
(I like it when the beat goes da na da na)
(Baby make your booty go da na da na)
(Girl I know you wanna show da na da na)
(That thong th thong thong thong)
The Glee Cast's version of the Thong Song is a cover of Sisqo's infamous song from 2000. The song leans heavily on themes of sexuality and the objectification of women. The singer, in a boastful tone, describes a woman's physical features, including her curves, legs, and, of course, her thong. The lyrics emphasize the way in which the woman is moving, dancing provocatively and teasingly. The beat and melody of the song are catchy, ensuring that the song became a massive pop hit in the early 2000s.
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the sound of the beat and the woman's suggestive moves, encouraging her to keep dancing and showing off. The song's purpose is to objectify the woman and turn her into a sexual object for male consumption. The language that Sisqo uses suggests that he is in control of the situation, and the woman is merely there for his entertainment. The song has no profound message, and its primary purpose is to get people dancing and singing along to its catchy hook.
Line by Line Meaning
This thing right here Is lettin all the ladies know What guys talk about You know The finer things in life Hahaha Check it out
I want to inform all the ladies about what we men usually talk about, which are the finer things in life. Let me tell you all about it.
Ooh dat dress so scandalous And ya know another nigga couldn't handle it See ya shakin that thang like who's da ish With a look in ya eye so devilish
Your dress is scandalously sexy, and I am convinced that no one else can handle it. You're dancing with confidence while giving a devilish look that captivates everyone's attention.
Uh Ya like to dance at all the hip hop spots And ya cruise to the crews like connect da dots Not just urban she likes the pop Cuz she was livin la vida loca
You love to dance at the hip hop spots and make connections with other partygoers. Your interest is not limited to hip hop music alone, as you enjoy pop music too, and you love having fun as if you're living the crazy life.
{BRIDGE} She had dumps like a truck truck truck Thighs like what what what Baby move your butt butt butt Uh I think to sing it again She had dumps like a truck truck truck Thighs like what what what All night long Let me see that thong
She has an attractive body, with a curvy figure and booty big enough to move. I can't resist singing this chorus over and over just to have another glimpse of her seductive thong.
I like it when the beat goes da na da na Baby make your booty go da na da na Girl I know you wanna show da na da na That thong th thong thong thong I like it when the beat goes da na da na Baby make your booty go da na da na Girl I know you wanna show da na da na That thong th thong thong thong
The beat makes me pumped, and I want you to enjoy it too by shaking that booty of yours. I know you want to show off that thong, so let's dance to the rhythm and make it happen.
That girl so scandalous And I know another nigga couldn't handle it And she shakin that thang like who's da ish With a look in her eye so devilish
That girl is incredibly scandalous, and I'm sure no one else can resist her charm. She dances with such confidence while giving a devilish look that all the guys desire.
{BRIDGE} {CHORUS (2x)}
I can't get enough of that chorus, so I want to repeat it again and again.
Come on Come on Come on Come on Yeahhhh yeah
Let's have some more fun and dance together.
{CHORUS (3x)}
I want to dance with you till the beat stops playing and enjoy the sight of that beautiful thong.
Whoa Uh alright Uh whoa yeah Ooh Whoa (Like it when the beat goes da na da na) (Baby make your booty go da na da na) (Girl I know you wanna show da na da na) Baby (That thong th thong thong thong) (I like it when the beat goes da na da na) (Baby make your booty go da na da na) (Girl I know you wanna show da na da na) (That thong th thong thong thong)
I am thoroughly enjoying the moment, and I can't help but sing and dance along to the rhythm. Your thong is driving me crazy, and I appreciate you showing it off to me.
Contributed by Maria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@julia-wp6ry
Imagine walking into a classroom and seeing your teachers doing this smh
@vishishify
Honestly I'd like then more.
@elliotperkins3344
Be pretty dope
@italytroupe3937
Oh wow smh 🤦♀️
@hannahbanna_
when becky walked in on them that one time
@candyllene
I’d run to the principal’s office like my life depended on it
@bubbles2215
I just cringed so hard I pulled a muscle
@bluepoisonxanimations2485
928 likes but 1 comment
@reesedavis4877
I tore all of mine
@jancoetzee945
Ikr I wanna cry