Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you should know that a Glee reboot is happening. Yes, the series that took the world by storm with its hysterical comedy and wonderful music is coming back, this time to a streaming platform (Disney+ and Hulu), with several stars already confirmed.
Since the news broke, fans have been analyzing and debating which songs from the present might make it into this reboot. There will be some older songs, as the show always does bring back hits and pay homage to the classics, but there will be plenty of new pop music that has taken the world by storm.
To celebrate this series coming back in full force, I picked the the seven songs that will probably be in the Glee reboot.
“Pink Pony Club” — Chappell Roan
This was the first song I thought of when I heard Ryan Murphy was even thinking of a Glee reboot, for many reasons. Why? Because it just screams this series. Chappell Roan has become a prominent voice of the LGBTQ+, and “Pink Pony Club” is an anthem.
I could easily see this becoming the new “Don’t Stop Believin’” for this new generation of Gleeks because of how popular the song is and what it represents: believing in what you want to do with your life. That’s sort of what Glee was really about the entire time — being part of something special makes you feel special.
Something from Hamilton — Lin-Manuel Miranda
This is a given because it just needs to be.
Hamilton is one of those Broadway musicals that has become much bigger than anyone expected, especially after its filmed production aired on Disney+ in 2020. Glee actually ended only a few months before Hamilton's Broadway debut, and it was a huge hit when it did. It’s only gotten bigger.
I would not be shocked if “My Shot,” “Yorktown,” or “Wait For It” (which is a phenomenal song) appeared in the reboot, or really any other song from the musical. It’s popular enough, and this show spares no expense on any Broadway musical.
“Anti-Hero” — Taylor Swift
Rachel (Lea Michele) will sing this song. I am predicting it now. Somehow, someway, she’s back at McKinley High; she gets into trouble, and she sings “Anti-Hero.” It just has to happen.
Taylor Swift has only grown in popularity since Glee ended. She’s released many more albums, gone on a two-year world tour that became the biggest of all time, and cemented her place in pop music. This is one of her biggest hits, and it will be in this reboot one way or another. Whether it's Lea Michele or someone else, only time will tell. But the cover is going to go triple platinum somehow.
“Not Like Us” — Kendrick Lamar
I don’t know how it will happen, but Kendrick Lamar is going to appear, and it will be with “Not Like Us.” Glee hasn’t shied away from doing rap covers. It’s not as prevalent as the other genres, but they’ve made that choice time and time again. So I wouldn't be shocked if “Not Like Us” appears, since it was one of the biggest songs in the world at one point.
I don’t believe it’ll be there in its entirety. While Mr. Schue (Matthew Morrison) hasn’t been confirmed to return, he won't get away with a full rendition. Either way, it’ll still be there somehow.
“Espresso” — Sabrina Carpenter
There are so many Sabrina Carpenter songs I could add to this list because she’s shot up in fame over the last few years too, but no choice is better than “Espresso.” The song was a major hit when it was released, and it’s fairly tame. I could easily see a Glee club covering this because it’s a total hit.
I’m not even sure who would sing it, but it would do numbers. It’s one of those songs that’s just an earworm. It might be the perfect time for a cover of this to blow up, as so many Glee covers did.
“Gnarly” — Katseye
Can anyone say "regionals"? Girl groups have been missing from the music scene for several years, and while Katseye has had their issues lately, there’s no denying they are huge worldwide. So, of course, one of their biggest hits, “Gnarly,” would probably be covered in the Glee reboot.
I mean, there’s already a whole dance routine with the song itself. That could be a comedic bit where the students struggle to learn how to dance like Katseye to win regionals, and someone trips, falls, and breaks their leg. I don’t know; I’m not a show writer, but you could easily fit that in somehow.
“Driver’s License"— Olivia Rodrigo
Someone’s heart will inevitably be broken on this show. And when it does, you will hear “Driver’s License” by Olivia Rodrigo. This I am sure of.
This song was essentially the anthem for everyone who suffered a broken heart in 2021. It’s the song that put Olivia Rodrigo on the map. And while many of her songs haven't been as huge as this one, her music is still among the best choices for a modern cover.
Someone will break up, whether it’s a familiar character or an entirely new one, and it will shatter their soul, and somewhere, a piano will start to play. Mark my words, it’ll be there.
You can stream all seasons of Glee on Hulu.
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