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.
Yeah!
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Peace up!
A-town-town!
Yeah! What? OK!
OK, Ush...Ush...Ush...
Let's go!
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...yeah!
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...yeah!
I'm in the club, with my homies
Tryn'a get a lil' V-I, keep it down on the low key (Low key)
'Cause you know how it is (Woah)
I saw the shorty, she was checkin' up on me (On me)
From the game she was spittin' in my ear, you would think that she knew me (Think she knew me)
I decided to chill (Chill in my crib with my homies)
Conversation got heavy (Chill out in my crib, in my crib)
She had me feelin' like she's ready to blow (Watch out down below, down below, down below)
Oh! (Watch out!)
She was saying, come get me (Come and get with me, dance with me, dance with me)
So I got up and followed her to the floor (Followed her to the floor)
She said, baby, let's go (Baby, let's go)
When I told her I said (Let's go!)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah) Shorty got down low, said come and get me
(Yeah, yeah, yeah) I got so caught up, I forgot she told me
(Yeah, yeah, yeah) Her and my girl used to be the best of homies
(Yeah, yeah, yeah) Next thing I knew, she was all up on me screamin'
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...yeah!
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...yeah!
She's all up in my head now (Oooh)
Got me thinkin' that it might be a good idea to take her with me (With me)
'Cause she's ready to leave (Ready to leave)
(Let's go!)
Now, I gotta keep it real now
'Cause on a one-to-ten, she's a certified twenty (Twenty)
And that just ain't me, yeah...!
'Cause I don't know if I take that chance just where it's gonna lead
But what I do know is the way she dance makes shorty alright with me
The way she gettin' low, I'm like, yeah, work that out for me
She asked for one more dance
And I'm like yeah
How the hell am I supposed to leave?
And I said (Yeah!)
(Yeah, yeah) Shorty got down low, said come and get me
(Yeah, yeah) I got so caught up I forgot she told me
(Yeah, yeah) Her and my girl used to be the best of homies
(Yeah, yeah) Next thing I knew, she was all up on me screamin' (Watch out!)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...yeah!
Knows how to party
Girl listen, knows how to party
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...yeah!
Watch yourself
To the window, to the wall!
Show me what you're workin' with
Watch out! My outfit's ridiculous
In the club lookin' so conspicuous
And rowl! These women all on the prowl
Try to sing against us, have to throw in the towel
Forget about the game, I spit the truth
I won't stop 'till I get 'em in they birthday suits
So gimme the rhythm and we be hittin' the pole
Then bend over to the front and touch your toes
I'm reppin' the ladies who got the flow
And when I'm through you'll be screamin' for more (Let's go!)
How you like me now?
When my pinky's valued over three hundred thousand
No it ain't, girl, it's from the Dollar Store!
But when it hits the light, you'll be all like wow!
Usher wants more, when we leaves 'em dead
You know you wanna kiss on the lips so red
Chill out in the crib
Take me home, we'll do it again
Usher got the beat, got the beat, we got the beat
Yeah, yeah, yeah...
Usher got the beat, got the beat, we got the beat
The Glee Cast's rendition of Usher's "Yeah!" is a party anthem that tells the story of a night out on the town. The song begins with Usher hyping up the crowd and setting the scene for the story to come. The first verse describes his initial encounter with a woman in the club who caught his eye. She's spitting game at him, and he's feeling it. In the chorus, he describes how she got down low, and he got so caught up in the moment that he forgot she previously had a relationship with one of his homies. But he can't resist her, so he follows her to the floor, and they dance the night away.
In the second verse, Usher sings about how the woman is still on his mind, and he's thinking about taking her home with him. However, he admits that he's hesitant to take a chance on her because he doesn't know where it will lead. Nevertheless, he can't get her out of his head, and he's mesmerized by the way she dances. The chorus repeats the opening lines again, followed by a bridge where Lil Jon adds his signature catchphrase and Ludacris drops a verse.
The overall message of the song is to let go and have a good time. It's a song about living in the moment, forgetting your worries, and enjoying yourself. As Usher says in the chorus, "Yeah!" - let's go!
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...!
Excitement and anticipation for what’s about to happen.
Peace up!
Expression of goodwill and positivity towards everyone present.
A-town-town!
Proud shoutout to the Atlanta music scene.
Yeah! What? OK!
Acknowledging the beat and declaring readiness to party.
OK, Ush...Ush...Ush...
Showing appreciation and support for Usher's music.
Let's go!
Reiterating readiness to party.
I'm in the club, with my homies
Enjoying time with friends at a social venue.
Tryn'a get a lil' V-I, keep it down on the low key (Low key)
Trying to keep things low-profile and discreet.
'Cause you know how it is (Woah)
Referring to the common knowledge of being low-key in certain social situations.
I saw the shorty, she was checkin' up on me (On me)
Noticing a girl showing interest and attention towards the singer.
From the game she was spittin' in my ear, you would think that she knew me (Think she knew me)
Her flirting and conversation were so smooth and familiar, it felt like she knew him already.
I decided to chill (Chill in my crib with my homies)
Taking a breather and hanging out with friends at home.
Conversation got heavy (Chill out in my crib, in my crib)
The conversation between the singer and the girl got deep and intense.
She had me feelin' like she's ready to blow (Watch out down below, down below, down below)
The girl's flirtatiousness and suggestive behavior made the singer feel like she was about to explode with passion.
Oh! (Watch out!)
Expression of surprise and excitement about what might happen next.
She was saying, come get me (Come and get with me, dance with me, dance with me)
The girl was actively inviting the singer to dance with her and get closer.
So I got up and followed her to the floor (Followed her to the floor)
Accepting the girl's invitation and moving towards the dance floor.
She said, baby, let's go (Baby, let's go)
The girl continued to encourage the singer to dance with her and get into the rhythm.
When I told her I said (Let's go!)
Responding enthusiastically to the girl's suggestion to dance.
(Yeah, yeah, yeah) Shorty got down low, said come and get me
Describing the girl's energetic and seductive dance moves, and her desire for physical connection with the singer.
(Yeah, yeah, yeah) I got so caught up, I forgot she told me
Feeling lost in the moment and forgetting the girl's earlier invitation to dance.
(Yeah, yeah, yeah) Her and my girl used to be the best of homies
Realizing that the girl he's dancing with used to be friends with someone he knows.
(Yeah, yeah, yeah) Next thing I knew, she was all up on me screamin'
The girl continued to get more physically intense and vocal in her attraction towards the singer.
She's all up in my head now (Oooh)
The girl's presence and energy has become all-consuming and overwhelming for the singer.
Got me thinkin' that it might be a good idea to take her with me (With me)
Considering whether he should invite her to leave the club with him and spend more time together.
'Cause she's ready to leave (Ready to leave)
The girl is making it clear that she's ready to move on to a more intimate setting with the singer.
Now, I gotta keep it real now
Acknowledging the need to be honest and straightforward about his intentions with the girl.
'Cause on a one-to-ten, she's a certified twenty (Twenty)
Admitting to being incredibly attracted to the girl and recognizing that she's very attractive.
And that just ain't me, yeah...!
Feeling conflicted about acting on his attraction because it goes against his usual behavior and beliefs.
'Cause I don't know if I take that chance just where it's gonna lead
Feeling uncertain about the potential consequences of pursuing something more with the girl.
But what I do know is the way she dance makes shorty alright with me
Feeling content and okay with enjoying the moment and the girl's company through dancing.
The way she gettin' low, I'm like, yeah, work that out for me
Appreciating the girl's dance skills and finding it attractive.
She asked for one more dance
The girl continued to request more time dancing with the singer.
And I'm like yeah
Agreeing to dance one more time with the girl.
How the hell am I supposed to leave?
Feeling conflicted about wanting to stay with the girl but also knowing that he needs to eventually leave the club.
And I said (Yeah!)
Expressing enthusiasm and satisfaction about the moment.
Knows how to party
Recognizing that the girl is skilled at having fun and enjoying the moment.
Girl listen, knows how to party
Encouraging others to recognize the girl's talents in partying.
To the window, to the wall!
Referencing a classic party song and encouraging people to get wild and dance.
Show me what you're workin' with
Encouraging others to show off their dance moves and have fun together.
Watch out! My outfit's ridiculous
Jokingly acknowledging that the singer's outfit is over-the-top and flashy.
In the club lookin' so conspicuous
Standing out and drawing attention to himself while in the club.
And rowl! These women all on the prowl
Noticing that many women in the club are actively seeking romantic or sexual connections.
Try to sing against us, have to throw in the towel
Suggesting that those who try to compete against the singer will ultimately fail and give up.
Forget about the game, I spit the truth
Ignoring the usual social rituals and standards of dating and hooking up, and speaking honestly.
I won't stop 'till I get 'em in they birthday suits
Expressing determination to keep trying to connect with women until he can see them exposed and intimate.
So gimme the rhythm and we be hittin' the pole
Encouraging people to dance and showing enthusiasm for pole dancing in particular.
Then bend over to the front and touch your toes
Encouraging people to dance in a provocative and sexy way.
I'm reppin' the ladies who got the flow
Giving recognition and respect to women who are skilled at dancing and partying.
And when I'm through you'll be screamin' for more (Let's go!)
Promising that people will enjoy the party so much that they will want to keep going.
How you like me now?
Posing a rhetorical question to assert confidence and gain validation from the crowd.
When my pinky's valued over three hundred thousand
Boasting about his wealth and success.
No it ain't, girl, it's from the Dollar Store!
Admitting that the ring on his pinky is not actually worth as much as he said, but he doesn't care.
But when it hits the light, you'll be all like wow!
Implying that even though the ring is cheap, it still looks impressive in the right light.
Usher wants more, when we leaves 'em dead
Referring to Usher's desire for more music and performances to keep the crowd entertained.
You know you wanna kiss on the lips so red
Suggesting that people are so into the party that they want to express their attraction and affection towards the performers.
Chill out in the crib
Reiterating the idea of hanging out and relaxing with friends at home.
Take me home, we'll do it again
Asking someone to come home with him and continue the party.
Usher got the beat, got the beat, we got the beat
Celebrating the music and the power of rhythm to bring people together and have fun.
Yeah, yeah, yeah...
Reiterating excitement and enthusiasm towards the music and the party.
Usher got the beat, got the beat, we got the beat
Reinforcing the idea of music being a unifying force and bringing people together.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...yeah!
Last repetition of the chorus to emphasize the energy and joy of the party.
Contributed by Jayce G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Emman Oboh
I love this song usher Wii be proud