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.
Your Song
Glee Cast Lyrics
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I'm not one of those who can easily hide
I don't have much money but boy if I did
I'd buy a big house where we both could live
If I was a sculptor, but then again, no
Or a man who makes potions in a travelling show
I know it's not much but it's the best I can do
My gift is my song and this one's for you
It may be quite simple but now that it's done
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind that I put down in words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
Well a few of the verses well they've got me quite cross
But the sun's been quite kind while I wrote this song
It's for people like you that keep it turned on
So excuse me forgetting but these things I do
You see I've forgotten if they're green or they're blue
Anyway the thing is what I really mean
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
The lyrics to Glee Cast's song Your Song are a beautiful tribute to a loved one. The first two lines of the song express how the singer is feeling and how they aren't one to easily hide what they're feeling. The line "I don't have much money but boy if I did, I'd buy a big house where we both could live" is a declaration of love and a dream of what they would do if they could. The next two lines challenge the listener's perception of what it takes to make someone happy. It suggests that material possessions aren't necessary to create happiness in a relationship.
The next few lines of the song express that the singer isn't a sculptor or a man who makes potions in a travelling show. This line gives a sense of humility but also implies that the singer has a gift that they can offer. "My gift is my song and this one's for you" is a reaffirmation that the singer is a gift. The line "and you can tell everybody this is your song" expresses how the singer is dedicating this song to their loved one. The chorus repeats the message that the song is for them even though it may be simple, and the singer hopes they don't mind.
The following verses convey how the singer wrote this song for their loved one on the roof while the sun was shining. They express how some of the verses had the artist quite cross, but the sun was kind. The last two lines lead into the final chorus that reasserts the singer's dedication to their loved one. Overall, this song a perfect celebration of a love that is unique and doesn't conform to societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a little bit funny this feeling inside
I find this feeling amusing and odd
I'm not one of those who can easily hide
I'm not someone who can easily conceal my emotions
I don't have much money but boy if I did
Although I don't possess much wealth, I visualize what I would do if I were rich
I'd buy a big house where we both could live
If I were wealthier, I would purchase a large home for us to live together
If I was a sculptor, but then again, no
Although I'm not a sculptor, I still have a unique gift to give
Or a man who makes potions in a travelling show
I'm also not someone who makes magic potions in a circus act
I know it's not much but it's the best I can do
Although my gift may seem small, it's the best that I can offer you
My gift is my song and this one's for you
I'm best at expressing myself through music and I've written this song especially for you
And you can tell everybody, this is your song
You can share this song with everyone and say that it's dedicated to you
It may be quite simple but now that it's done
Even though this song is simple, I'm still proud of it
I hope you don't mind
I hope you're not upset
I hope you don't mind that I put down in words
I hope you're not bothered by the fact that I've expressed my emotions in this song
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
You make my life fantastic just by being in it
I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
I found a relaxing place on the rooftop and started to write this song
Well a few of the verses, well they've got me quite cross
There were a few parts of the song that gave me some trouble
But the sun's been quite kind while I wrote this song
The weather was beautiful and sunny while I was writing this song
It's for people like you that keep it turned on
This song is for people like you who give me the motivation to keep playing and singing
So excuse me forgetting but these things I do
Forgive me if I forget things from time to time
You see I've forgotten if they're green or they're blue
I've forgotten the color of your eyes
Anyway the thing is what I really mean
What's important is what I'm trying to say
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
Your eyes are the most delightful that I've ever come across
Contributed by Samantha J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@evestriker2792
unpopular opinion: Ryder had one of the best voices on the show, and he deserved far more solos.
@livewithnicky
It’s not an unpopular opinion. And yes that God deserved more solos he’s so hot
@andy_bomb4639
True. His voice kicked ass. I hate how other than his little internet girl side story, he was put off to the behind after Glease. He definitely needed more
@wobble46323
I wish someone loved me so much that they sang this to me
@danielleoconnor3659
His voice is hypnotising I can't stop listening to it It could put a snake into a trance!
@leikilifi9724
the song & his voice is so amazing.
@songzRmylife
Ryder's voice is what I look forward to every episode
@syniahallen3414
Artie would have killed this but, Ryder whole fantasy catfish really exposed his loneliness
@krish347
Syniah Allen I know Artie is great but Sam is To and so is the boy with the long here black hair mixed
@ellamurray3099
I so agree! Artie would have done awesome.