GLEE - Full Performance of ''Take A Bow" from "Showmance"

Take a Bow by Rihanna is featured in Showmance, the second episode of Season One. It is sung by Rachel with Mercedes and Tina providing back-up vocals.
Rachel sings this in the auditorium with Mercedes and Tina, due to the fact that Finn runs away from their kiss, causing her to think that she had done something wrong. She is especially dismayed at how she continually sees him comforting and kissing Quinn.
Lyrics:
Rachel (Mercedes and Tina):
Ho, woah
How about a round of applause
Hey, standin' ovation
Ooh, ohh
Yeah, yeah, yeah, eh
You look so dumb right now
Standin' outside my house
Tryin' to apologize
You're so ugly when you cry
Please, just cut it out
And don't tell me you're sorry 'cause you're not
Baby, when I know you're only sorry you got caught
But you put on quite a show (Ooh woah)
Really had me goin'
Now it's time to go (Ooh woah)
Curtain's finally closin'
That was quite a show (Ooh woah)
Very entertaining (Ooh woah)
But it's over now (But it's over now)
Go on and take a bow, ohh ohh
Grab your clothes and get gone (Get gone)
Rachel with Mercedes and Tina:
You better hurry up
Rachel (Mercedes and Tina):
Before the sprinklers come on (Come on)
Talkin' bout'
Girl, I love you, you're the one
This just looks like a re-run
Please, what else is on (Woah, woah)
And don't tell me you're sorry 'cause you're not
Baby when I know you're only sorry you got caught
You put on quite a show (Ooh woah)
Really had me goin'
Now it's time to go (Ooh woah)
Curtain's finally closin'
That was quite a show (Ooh woah)
Very entertaining (Ooh woah)
But it's over now (But it's over now)
Go on and take a bow, ohh ohh
And the award for the best liar goes to you (Goes to you)
Rachel (with Mercedes and Tina):
(For makin' me) believe
(That you) could be
(Faithful) to me
Let's hear your speech out!
Rachel (Mercedes and Tina):
But you put on quite a show (Ooh woah)
Really had me goin'
Now it's time to go (Ooh woah)
Curtain's finally closin'
That was quite a show (Ooh woah)
Very entertaining (Ooh woah)
But it's over now (But it's over now)
Go on and take a bow
But it's over now
#Glee #LeaMichele #RachelBerry

[@briannanicole8075]

I love her voice and she knows how to put the emotions in to it

[@reggiewardell4805]

great rendition of the song. this was my 1st time hearing it

[@thesickone6675]

@@reggiewardell4805 same my first time watching the show wwrch three episodes already.

[@matthewbates9629]

what emotion ?her singing sounds the same in every episode and too belty

[@LaptapGamer]

@@matthewbates9629 POV: your deaf

[@matthewbates9629]

Um no I just never cared for Rachel’s singing her voice doesn’t stand out it’s very cookie cutter back up your argument please😁

[@dvlsap622]

Can we just appreciate of how this song key has rise to suit her dramatic vocal climax? 😂 I was like wtf when I heard this for the first time.

[@camara1194]

Haha and i love it os much! I was hooked the first time i heard and still loving it.

[@seansswamp]

fr

[@western_spy]

so true

[@carnagecookie]

She is legitimately beautiful in this scene.

[@javibanzamakesvids9189]

Her nose looks huge though, no hate to her though

[@alexdubuc3246]

@@javibanzamakesvids9189 maybe it’s just me but I don’t think it’s that big , maybe cause I think everyone’s nose looks exactly the same

[@blinkfeverjjlr5059]

@@javibanzamakesvids9189 okay...you say that as if that changes the statement

[@querryberry]

@@javibanzamakesvids9189 I don’t know about you, but I’ve seen bigger noses 😒

[@querryberry]

Indeed, she’s really beautiful 😊

[@elhadjhabbouche663]

One of her best covers. Her cover always makes me cry because of the emotion and sadness she puts in her voice, especially in the high pitch part.

[@threenamechgesallowedincha3081]

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[@matthewbates9629]

what emotion? she has no cry in this version no emotion what so ever she's singing it like she's on Broadway (which she didn't deserve by the way) she just works hard which in broad way won't get you far you need to have talent and she has nothing to offer for glee club the other singers show more talent than she ever has you know perfect pitch doesn't last forever right? as you age it gets less "perfect" I'm sorry I will never like Rachel Lea Michele said she HATED her character Rachel

[@elhadjhabbouche663]

@@matthewbates9629 You hating Rachel/Lea Michele is one thing, and you thinking there's no emotion in her voice is OK, you have every right to think it. But for you to say she has no talent and nothing to offer... I'm sorry but you should buy yourself a new pair of ears. All Rachel/Lea haters agree that she has a great voice. Many vocal coaches have reacted to her singing here on KZbin, some of them even admitting they did not like her. Still, they ALL admitted Rachel/Lea's amazing voice and singing skills. The girl HAS talent. So you can hate her, but if your opinion on her vocal talents is based only on the fact that you hate her, then you have a completely biased judgement.

[@animewaifulover1337]

Holy moly, the clarity of her voice is incredible.

[@JoaoLucas-lz3ij]

''its not all about you'' hummm, i watched the 3 firsts seasons and ITS ALL ABOUT HER

[@CatherineOceguera]

Not true the third season was literally almost all about Finn

[@djarthounahmed3259]

2:45 i'm obsessed with this part

[@mayconnascimento8582]

Tina and Mercedes singing and dancing it's all to me 🥰

[@MH_2456]

I just love Lea’s singing sooo much

[@herauthenticself7749]

One of my favorite song by rachel lea is a fantastic singer with an amazing voice.

[@anastasiawheatley]

This scene is pure-humble-raw-emotion ❤️

[@summerwind2895]

I remember this song being the moment I really fell in love with glee ❤

[@dudnika-anti]

rachel is so dramatic i love her. and the backing vocals from mercedes and tina were so cute.

[@kimberlywisham4902]

Rachel sings this in the auditorium with Mercedes and Tina, due to the fact that Finn runs away from their kiss, causing her to think that she had done something wrong. She is especially dismayed at how she continually sees him comforting and kissing Quinn.

[@amelieholbrook3001]

Gorgeous Lea, in appearance and voice

[@reynabelladonna3587]

Still think it's ironic that Rachel was singing about a cheating boyfriend when Finn was cheating on Quinn.

[@threenamechgesallowedincha3081]

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[@madinp1177]

The context literally makes NO SeNSE. The writers were on crack even in the first season apparently

[@dylanmatthews1354]

Isnt it from Rachel’s perspective and her character is self centred so it’s not supposed to make sense. Its only supposed to make sense to her

[@yuniarizka7157]

😂😭

[@dylanmatthews1354]

@@yuniarizka7157 doesn’t every character sing a song from their perspective? It doesn’t have to make sense to people only the character lol

[@RoscoeSPwell]

❤❤❤❤ I love her voice!!! She can sing maaan every one was talented on that show....

[@ss..9385]

Omg i love this scene, it's so very emotional😭

[@obohemma1983]

Lea this song was absolutely beautiful your truly an amazing singer

[@courtneyfabray3850]

No one: Absolutely No One: Not even Santana: Mercedes And Tina: UwU

[@federicapiottoli6922]

0:15 THAT'S RICH COMING FROM YOU MR SCHUESTER 2:24 only appropriate answer

[@threenamechgesallowedincha3081]

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[@gameplayezssoiinnychgier300]

I like how you can rlly tell her feelings through this

[@giannapineda-nv7ou]

She really the best ❤

[@gilliesdoll]

best rachel solo bye

[@justsomething1380]

She should’ve sang hopelessly devoted (from grease) in this scene and Take a Bow to Jessie later on

[@rediamond7818]

Fax

[@matthewbates9629]

Blaine already sang that about Kurt (after he cheated by the way) the whole club is toxic I'm sorry

[@bobbiems3154]

@@matthewbates9629 he hadn’t sung that yet, he wasn’t in the show yet. And they could sing it twice

[@yasminaraujo6021]

Meu Deus, eu amo as performances de Glee, eles são incríveis, a Rachel e a Mercedes dão um show.♥️

[@samarasousa7394]

Qual o nome do filme não lembro mais

[@fernandes185]

@@samarasousa7394 glee

[@Leamichellefan2244]

Someone said that this is the hardest song for leading vocally. Well, she must’ve worked her ass off and it. Damn sure paid off because she’s amazing but then she’s amazing at every song she sings.

[@patlev2053]

Her voice is amazing 🎉

[@Kidomaru222]

Who tf would file a lawsuit for Rachel singing. I would pay for her to be my neighbour so i can hear her voice.

[@threenamechgesallowedincha3081]

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[@justbecasue1]

It was about her singing too much not what she sang.

[@neonswan1482]

I'd file a lawsuit if she wouldn't shut up

[@justbecasue1]

@@neonswan1482 ok Karen.

[@neonswan1482]

@@justbecasue1 I'm not an American that refuses a mask

[@juliannacrane08]

the “to” at now its time to go gives me chills

[@kristiangift3042]

Rachael voice is good so dont say this song isnt for her

[@matthewbates9629]

It isn’t😑 she thinks she’s entitled to EVERY solo

[@INSXTE]

Santana has a better Rihanna voice in my opinion. #RIPNaya

[@Hannahyusuf]

@@INSXTE ^^^this,Santana wouldve girlbossed that solo

[@INSXTE]

@@deborahobakpolo8651 no not better than Rihanna I’m saying out of the glee cast the covers Rihanna I think Santana is the best at doing it

[@dannydivineangel]

It's she fucked it up

[@rileyrourke7442]

iconic

[@hr0033]

That's the reason why I love glee so much.

[@alexinwonderland5782]

who would file a lawsuit ?? i’d be like “girl can you sing me to sleep please” like her voice is so soothing

[@matthewjones3553]

Mercedes and Tina always looked like stars even when in the background

[@GleeKaraoke]

I love this song!

[@jayvmp._]

I love your videos I sing the karaoke everyday!!! ❤️

[@matheusgoncalves1694]

OMG I LOVE THAT "PLEASE"

[@KristenHammerback-pk5wy]

Gorgeous, as Leah always is. Best singer in the last 30 years.

[@drcinemabrasil229]

Eu amo a Rachel.😍😍😍

[@kevaugdu92]

When I hear this song I'm always sad because he's not here anymore 😭😭

[@DanielSantos-jr5nv]

So sdds desse tempo 😪

[@bokim2530]

Who would file a lawsuit if someone sang like that?

[@theoperatripleaxel5417]

Belive, to reache this level there is A LOT of "screaming the same par over and over" going on in her house.

[@bokim2530]

@@theoperatripleaxel5417 shes talented so it doesn't sound bad ;)

[@VernanDerron]

Love it!!! 🥰

[@bradengreenley3808]

So amazing

[@Ryan-kc2lt]

Perfeita

[@JavierGonzaloCarvajalinoVera]

this song is awesome as the singer :)

[@threenamechgesallowedincha3081]

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[@danielasilvalopez8756]

Yes

[@emmab3527]

no

[@worm7828]

@@emmab3527 you can go back to tiktok now

[@worm7828]

@@felicityjohnson9848 you, too, you cam go back to tiktok

[@daburtob]

Siempre espere un especial de Rihanna

[@threenamechgesallowedincha3081]

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[@temi7344]

Why does she always think he's punishing her? ps. It's a rhetorical question

[@soph301]

we can't have Quinn singing the solo they dont have the time for Quinn to get sick every time she spins

[@threenamechgesallowedincha3081]

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[@justbecasue1]

Well he was why else did he take it away?

[@justbecasue1]

@Coco_Butter you are ridiculous this was only the 4th episode it was the first time she said it and he literally took it away as punishment but did not punish anyone else. On top of that her give the song to quin who is one of the weaker singers and he knows bully Rachel.

[@AnonymousAnonymous-ir4ko]

Well Rachel always wants to be a star and expects it, so when she's not she thinks it's about punishment not about giving someone else the spotlight

[@qurria8335]

I will never forgive glee for this

[@molly_parker_1847]

Fun fact: Apparently, this was the hardest song for Lea to sing vocally.

[@astridovando8386]

Su mejor solo de la temporada 1

[@limasquarterback]

its rlly not that good

[@karolb6631]

Melhor versão 💜

[@rossdickman7499]

My new favorite song xD

[@kenyattatucker1279]

I love this song

[@amityislandchum]

Season 1 Lea was so goddamn adorable! She's still gorgeous, but I wish she hasn't changed her hair/eyebrows/make-up to look like every other generic Instagram model. She had such a unique look.

[@hughiebrophyHind]

Nice performance 🎉

[@gamesmasher471]

in case u just wanna here her sing it starts as 1:07

[@lateramae]

I love this more than the original version!

[@LILLYWAYNA]

Lol you are deaf

[@Badgalriri2.0]

Seek help

[@kenyattatucker1279]

I missed this episode Glee

[@marjorietalisic4741]

Tina And Mercedes Being Backup By Rachel and Santanna and Brittany backup for Quinn❤️

[@gabrielasilva-jx6hz]

Aaaaaah😻😻

[@cristiangutierrez9172]

hermosa cancion lea michele

[@gayathrin854]

I find it funny that she’s all upset about Finn being ‘unfaithful’ just for spending time with Quinn when Quinn’s his actual girlfriend and she just bulldozed her way in and now is all pouty 🙄🙄

[@avathurston4965]

Yeah but he shouldn’t have lead her on like that when he knew he was staying with Quinn. Rachel was all innocent and naive and he knew that she would fall for him

[@gayathrin854]

@@avathurston4965 I agree that he was wrong to lead her on, although I think he was just being nice and didn’t want to hurt her feelings because we all know how she reacts when anyone says ‘no’ to her....but I don’t think she’s naive or innocent, and the later episodes and seasons definitely show that she can be vindictive and selfish. But I can see her being very unguarded with her heart and easily falling for him

[@Book_Dragon2562]

@@gayathrin854 Finn wasn’t just being nice. He liked Rachel. He wanted to kiss her. But Quinn was having his baby. He wasn’t going to leave her when he thought she was carrying his child. Rachel was overzealous in her pursuit but she genuinely cared about him and he led her on.

[@matthewbates9629]

But it’s not his child it’s puck’s and he was dumb enough to believe it

[@luanamatos9554]

2021❤🇧🇷

[@Maria-kn2pr]

♡

[@gameplayezssoiinnychgier300]

Love how she is singing to the mirror coz I do it too xd

[@gameplayezssoiinnychgier300]

Rlly good performance doe

[@KatieAbigial]

Everyone seems to hate Rachel honestly I really like her in the show and her voice!

[@bradengreenley3808]

Same

[@matthewbates9629]

She’s entitled I’m sorry her dad’s spoiled her

[@bobbiems3154]

I hate her, but probably because I see a lot of myself in her. I’m that otp soprano but thank god my school life isn’t shit like hers. She goes overboard and is very annoying, like sending sunshine to that crack house she could’ve gotten hurt

[@kaz3995]

Me too

[@kimvrin9992]

Her voice is good but she's too entitled

[@resortpoint]

I like this version even more than Rhianna’s.

[@robsan9017]

Me too. When I listen to Rhianna's version now the vocals hit very flat compared to this

[@ericknicholas5787]

Agree..

[@Badgalriri2.0]

@@robsan9017 flat? This sounds horrible compared to Rihanna, get real.

[@Badgalriri2.0]

@@ericknicholas5787 seek help

[@Badgalriri2.0]

White

[@Georgi343]

Who’s not seen she’s holding her hairbrush upside down hahaha

[@bradengreenley3808]

I have. Lol

[@whereyoubean]

I can’t find it but one of in charge of the music said that she didn’t know this song at first since she’s more on broadway and doesn’t know many pop songs (i mean is this pop?) but anyway, kudos to lea for singing this song.

[@gleekg848]

Where do you get the Glee songs/scenes from?

[@laurentpompairacgentil3461]

Glee?

[@kenyattatucker1279]

When I first seen this I crying because face turn purple

[@nightfrost1891]

okay but why were her neighbors filing a lawsuit? because of her singing? LOLOLOL so unserious i love it.

[@gameplayezssoiinnychgier300]

I saw this for the first time a month go and lost it when she started to walk through the halls

[@gameplayezssoiinnychgier300]

Her singing i. The hall made me laugu

[@simstarr4461]

When she’s singing in her room.. isn’t she supposed to be in the auditorium because her neighbors filed a lawsuit?? These little details are the most important

[@lifeisbitvlover171]

they soundproofed her room, so maybe this os supposed to represent various days ?????

[@dungeonndragons7981]

2011

[@jonahbrown5779]

Try and count the amount of times she shakes her head whilst she sings

[@larissadocarmobarbosa2298]

Glee

[@vlchhakchhuak607]

A song thats cover great than the original

[@demaurimack9719]

I thought the lyric goes like this "Standing up to a crowd," not "standing outside my house," I guess I really do "looks so dumb right now."

[@nataliamontenegro8343]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@yaass4487]

I hate the person but love the performance

[@beazzy0475]

First

[@mtfan3457]

Song starts at: 1:07

[@nicolemanning8688]

I love glee so much I am Naya Rivera

[@angieambrocio368]

I'm pretty sure that you are not Naya Rivera

[@matthewbates9629]

Yeah considering she’s dead

[@angieambrocio368]

@@matthewbates9629 Too soon bro 😭

[@beanie_bae]

Dang, this is so good! Better than the original! There is definetly some good emotion in this song!

[@tiff3505]

2:32

[@descendat2mateocarlosvillo746]

rachel singing mateo

[@twilightprotige6166]

still pissed Mercedes didnt get to sing this song.... she'd have killed it

[@morbidsearch]

OK but Bust Your Windows was far superior

[@twilightprotige6166]

@@morbidsearch ok and? She can have both.

[@LaptapGamer]

@@twilightprotige6166 Rachels the main character so no 😃

[@twilightprotige6166]

@@LaptapGamer dumbest logic I've ever heard.

[@LaptapGamer]

@@twilightprotige6166 that the main character should get to sing the majority of the solos? Thats kinda how these types of shows work lol

[@user-ji1ee3ku9t]

21/2

[@bbbgun23]

After superbowl :)

[@PLazz257]

She might be problematic but damn, girl got pipes!

[@not_quite_clarinet]

I honestly forget this song exists

[@descendat2mateocarlosvillo746]

0:42

[@MaechuYT]

Not important, but do people sing into their brush like that. I usually sing with the bristles (the head of the brush, or whatever you call it) towards me. 😂 genuinely curious. 😂😂

[@carljohnq.villamor2270]

Ackkk!

[@Yasemin_Sky]

Kisses another girls bf and then sings this song. Quinn should be the one singing this. 🤣

[@LaptapGamer]

well finn did lead her on

[@karinebrandao6400]

Up

[@FallenStar150]

Now if only they made Quinn sing u faithful since Rachel sung take a bow

[@Leamichellefan2244]

I don’t give a damn what anybody says Rachel‘s right? And Will is acting like a damn idiot. If it wasn’t for Rachel, they wouldn’t win the majority of their competitions and he knows it just as well as they all know it. oh, and by the way, she’s got the best diction and the most clarity of anybody on this show and I mean anybody you can understand every word every syllable, and every note is clear and crisp. There’s no messy there’s no muddled it’s clears a bell from top to bottom. She is without a doubt the best vocalist on this show, and she proves it because she can sing anything yes, this may have been the hardest song for her to sing vocally and I don’t deny that but I’ll be damned if she doesn’t do a damn good job with it because she does and she proves that she can sing anything that anybody gives her.

[@martikadawson-esler201]

😂

[@gameplayezssoiinnychgier300]

That please tho

[@herauthenticself7749]

Santana personality, and voice would've fit the song better than rachel in my opinion.