In 2004, Michele played "Shprintze" and "Chava" in the Broadway revival of the musical Fiddler on the Roof. Regionally, she has appeared in the title role in The Diary of Anne Frank.
Since the age of 14, she played the role of Wendla in Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's musical version of Spring Awakening since early workshops; following it up to the Broadway production. Around the same time the show was set to go to Broadway, she was given the role of Eponine in the Broadway revival of Les Misérables. She chose to remain with Spring Awakening, which debuted on Broadway December 10, 2006. Michele was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for her performance in Spring Awakening, as Lead Actress in a Musical.
On May 18, 2008, Michele left Spring Awakening with co-star Jonathan Groff and was replaced by former Wendla understudy Alexandra Socha. She performed in a reading of Sheik and Sater's new musical, Nero, in July 2008 at Vassar College, also featuring Idina Menzel and Michael Arden. On August 8, 9 and 10, 2008, Michele portrayed Eponine in the Hollywood Bowl's Les Misérables concert.
Michele can be heard on the original Broadway cast recordings of Ragtime and Spring Awakening, as well as the 2003 revival recording of Fiddler on the Roof.
Michele starred in the Fox television show Glee, where she played the star female singer of a high school glee club, Rachel Berry. The pilot aired on May 19, 2009, and the show aired on Thursday nights on FOX. The show ended after 6 seasons on March 20, 2015.
Lea Michele will be making her public debut as Fanny Brice in Broadway’s Funny Girl on September 6th, 2022
Believer
Lea Michele Lyrics
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I'm scratching out my eyes
Trying to cut my way
Through this jungle of a life
Nothing's going good
Nothing's going right
Another hopeless day
Heaven help me get through these demons in my mind
All I know is, I will survive
I'm still a believer
Can nobody tame this raging heart
Yeah, I'm still a dreamer
I'm fighting my way up to the stars
I'm running wild, I'm going out
I'm flying high, I'm screaming out
I'm blowing up, a fire in the sky
I'm still a believer
Can nobody tame this raging heart
And nothing's like you said
And nothing's like we thought
I remember when we were dancing in the dark
And I just gotta thank you from the bottom of my heart
For pouring gasoline and lighting up a spark
Heaven help me get through these demons in my mind
All I know is, I will survive
I'm still a believer
Can nobody tame this raging heart
Yeah, I'm still a dreamer
I'm fighting my way up to the stars
I'm running wild, I'm going out
I'm flying high, I'm screaming out
I'm blowing up, a fire in the sky
I'm still a believer
Can nobody tame this raging heart
I'm coming here to start a riot
I'm coming here to break the silence
Nobody gonna stop me no
Cause I'm on a roll
I'm coming here to take it down
I'm coming here to take this crown
Nobody gonna stop me now
I'm out of control
I'm still a believer
Can nobody tame this raging heart
Yeah, I'm still a dreamer
I'm fighting my way up to the stars
I'm running wild, I'm going out
I'm flying high, I'm screaming out
I'm blowing up, a fire in the sky
I'm still a believer
Can nobody tame this raging heart
The lyrics of Lea Michele's song "Believer" are about the struggle of life and the determination to keep going despite the obstacles. The singer is angry and frustrated, feeling that nothing is going right, but she is still fighting. She is battling her inner demons and refusing to give up her dreams. The line "Heaven help me get through these demons in my mind, all I know is, I will survive" shows that she is aware she needs help, but she is determined to make it through.
The chorus of the song, "I'm still a believer, can nobody tame this raging heart. Yeah, I'm still a dreamer, I'm fighting my way up to the stars" reinforces this message of strength and resilience. No matter what happens, the singer is still a believer in herself and her dreams. She is still a dreamer, even in the face of adversity.
Towards the end of the song, there is a shift in the lyrics. The singer thanks someone for lighting a spark and giving her the courage to keep going. It's unclear who this person is, but the thank you seems genuine and heartfelt. The message is clear - no one can do it alone, and sometimes, we need to thank those who have helped us along the way.
Overall, "Believer" is a powerful song about perseverance and determination. It's a reminder that life is tough, but we are tougher, and we can overcome anything.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm screaming at the sun
I am expressing my frustration and anger towards the world
I'm scratching out my eyes
I am so overwhelmed that I want to take away my sight and ignore what is happening around me
Trying to cut my way
Through this jungle of a life
I am making an effort to find a way out of the obstacles and difficulties I am facing
Nothing's going good
Nothing's going right
Another hopeless day
Another sleepless night
My life is full of negativity, and every day is a struggle to find peace and calmness
Heaven help me get through these demons in my mind
All I know is, I will survive
I need divine intervention to help me overcome the negative thoughts and emotions in my head, but I know I will survive
I'm still a believer
Can nobody tame this raging heart
Despite everything I am facing, I still have faith and hope. No one can take away my passion and desire to succeed
I'm fighting my way up to the stars
I am determined to reach my goals, no matter how impossible they may seem
I'm running wild, I'm going out
I'm flying high, I'm screaming out
I'm blowing up, a fire in the sky
I am breaking free from my troubles; my passion and excitement are taking me on a new journey
And nothing's like you said
And nothing's like we thought
I remember when we were dancing in the dark
Life turned out to be different from what we expected, but I still have fond memories of the past
For pouring gasoline and lighting up a spark
Thank you for sparking something within me that caused me to strive towards success
I'm coming here to start a riot
I'm coming here to break the silence
Nobody gonna stop me no
Cause I'm on a roll
I am ready to make a change and create chaos to bring attention to the issues I am facing. I will not be stopped because I am on a mission
I'm coming here to take it down
I'm coming here to take this crown
Nobody gonna stop me now
I'm out of control
I am determined to reach the top and no one can stop me. I am unstoppable and will not let anyone hinder my progress
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Anjulie Persaud, Fransisca Hall, Jesse Shatkin
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