Naya's breakdown was genuine and she ran away half singing, and started crying... this episode was the saddest one in glee, and Naya passing away later, i can't.
@@the-birbo from everything I’ve read she was suppose to breakdown but not until later in the song. She ran out because she broke down too early and Harry and Matt’s reactions are genuine because they were expecting it.
@@Championgirl246 did you read that in a fan theory blog? because according to the cast and crew and her own book, she's just a good actor and all of it was in the script.
Way worse than "a sharp knife of a short life" are the "sink me in the river" line, because this is exactly how Naya died. Shatters my heart every damn time.
Same for me, it makes me so sad to think that she sacrificed her life for her child. From what I remember reading, she made sure that he was onboard, but the current was so strong that it pulled her under.
Her break down wasn't scripted, it was her actual emotion and feeling towards the actor dying. That's why everyones reactions are they way they are and it makes this whole scene so much more emotional and harder to watch.
Oh this one always kills me. But nothing gets me more in this episode then Finn’s mom when they’re cleaning out his room. “You have to continue being a parent but you don’t get to have a child anymore.” Rips my heart out every time. 😭😭😭
Thats the line that breaks me every time. Takes a lot for a show or film to make me cry but her break down and getting to that emotional line just kills me every time
For some reason Cory's death hits me worse than actual people I have known dying. I think partially bc Finn is soo alive, his voice, his dancing. He radiates youth and passion and him being dead just seems impossible and unbearable.
@@rebeckajordan131 It took me a month to watch the Quarterback episode because I kept crying when I went to watch it. I grew up with Glee and it distracted me from hard times in my life so I was really devastated.
@@rebeckajordan131 I agree with all of this... It was so heartwrenching to watch them mourn him. It's so hard to believe he's dead because his character was just so full of life. :(
The other thing about this episode is you'll notice that Rachel is barely in it. Because Lea was in a relationship with Cory, and she was also genuinely heart broken.
Jenna and Kevin have a recap podcast and in the first episode they interviewed Ryan Murphy and he said if he could go back they wouldn’t have done this episode so soon after Cory passed and the show would have ended. All of these reactions are true and raw because they started shooting this less than a month after he died.
Santana's coping mechanism was inappropriate humor. She and Finn had a love-hate relationship throughout the show and she constantly made fun of him for being a bit "squishy" for a quarterback. His body image issues were visited on and off throughout the show... so... Santana's grieving... she calls him squishy teets. The quarterback episode is so intensely emotional... in all of the times I've watched GLEE (and there have been many) I've only been able to watch this episode twice.
Same about only being able to watch it twice. I always brace myself and think I can but my eyes end up hurting from crying 10 minutes in and gotta move on.
This brings me to tears every time, her breakdown during her performance gave me chills the first time I watched the episode and it took me years before I could watch the scene again. It wasn’t acting that was her true emotions coming out
@@terribu93 I sat down with tears streaming down my face. It still stings knowing she’s no longer here. Watching Glee I always felt like Naya was a friend she brought to life a character that really resonated with me and beyond the show I just thought she was so cool and immensely talented
As far as I know- it was scripted that Satana was supposed to break down in the song but the part where she breaks down was MUCH earlier than planned. it was quite literally just *Naya's* emotions coming out because she couldn't continue the song.
Naya was perhaps my favorite voice on Glee. Amber Riley has a mind-blowing voice, too, but I just loved Naya's voice so much. Santana was my favorite character, first to both hate and admire for her incredible and constant snark, and then to love and admire as the character grew. Naya was such an incredible actress. I would love to see a reaction to her perfomance of "Mine", and her and Amber's performance of the "Rumor Has It/Someone Like You" mashup. Or anything she sang. I just want more Naya, and I'm sad that there never will be.
The worst part of this is that Naya's breakdown was real, thats why the others look confused and look at the producers. She and Cory were close friends and she was really heartbroken
@@potatopotatochalalala4901 she was actually having a breakdown. it was scripted but it happened earlier than it was supposed to because she was emotional
the most crazy coincidence is if you listen to the lyrics really carefully, that is exactly how Naya Rivera's life ended,aside from that she sounds like an absolute angel she was definitely gone to soon, R.I.P Naya Rivera 🕊
The irony of the line in the song - "Sink me in the river at dawn" - is so sad and heartbreaking now that she's gone 😢absolutely beautiful version of the song, but only reinforces the fact that I'm not watching that episode all the way through again, I've only fully seen it once. I just can't, it's too sad.
I really enjoy Naya's rendition of "Valerie" that she performs at one of the competitions. It also showcases some incredible choreography done by Brittany and Mike Chang. Such an enjoyable performance.
When she broke down and couldn’t continue singing, she wasn’t acting. That was a real reaction, as was the rest of the cast. That’s why it looked so real
I remember becoming re-obsessed with this cover right before Naya passed and then I couldn’t listen to it for a long time without getting sad. Her voice and talent was so unmatched which is why she resonated with so many people :(
This is incredibly sad but the most heartbreaking part of this episode for me will forever be when Carol (Finn’s mum on the show) says the line “you have to keep on being a parent even though you don’t get to have a child anymore” I remember watching that when I was 14 and no where near being a mother and it still crushed me 😭
The whole "case" is so tragic and spooky. The lyrics to the real life situation (no one knew at the time what would happen years later and that the lyrics somehow fit), the fact that she sang that for Finn (Cory) and that her body was found on Corys date of death. Everytime i hear that song, i cry because it has become so real. For me, that song will always be linked to them.
I feel u. The moment I heard the news her body was found on the day Cory passed away, it was like Cory in Heaven was helping us here to find her & we did. 😢💗💗😢 Thank u Cory for leading the way to her body. Rest in peace the both of them.
That was Naya’s real reaction when shooting that scene, so sad truly the most emotional of all the episodes. I remember ugly crying from beginning to end, I’m so sad that she is gone but with her fans still talking, listening and watching her content we keep her ALIVE. ♥️
Her relationship with Finn was always a complicated one. He lost his virginity to her in the early seasons, but they were never seriously romantically involved. At this point she was already out of the closet. Finn and Santana had a love/hate sibling like relationship. She constantly made fun of him, finding different ways of calling him fat. That's what she was doing in the beginning. It was always a coping mechanism for her, especially in this scene. In real life, she was good friends with Cory Monteith and didn't have to act a bit. No one in this episode had to act at all and it was heartbreaking. Watch Lea Michele's song. She and Cory were an item at the time of his passing.
I doubt I’m the only one, but I deeply care for the original cast of this show. Watching this was like grieving with them… I can’t sing this song without crying sometimes either… because of how sad this all was. Glee got messed up but honestly when it started, at least for me… it was pure JOY
The fact that the lyrics are “sink me in the river at dawn” and she drowned cuts super deep like I just broke down crying Also broke down crying when she sang “the sharp knife of a short life” the emotion in her voice gets me every time
That moment also makes me think of the conversation he had with her in season 3 (after he outed her) by her locker before he sang Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and what he said to her. The very last thing he says to her before it transitions into the song mirrored her death in real life and how her body was found on the anniversary of his death
Even if you aren’t a big Lea Michele fan, I highly recommend “Make You Feel My Love” from this episode. She was dating Cory Monteith (Finn) in real life and it is a devastating but beautiful performance.
@@samairataylor7445 I don't think this was ever confirmed it was all from a bunch of sources saying they were and sources that said they didn't so I'm not sure why you are so confident about this? Did Lea ever actually say they were?
The whole episode is heartbreaking, from naya's performance to amber's version of "i'll stand by you" and lea's song. I cry every time i think about the episode but it is defintely worth to watch in its entirety
I came out exactly 2 years ago and Nayas role of Santana helped me accept myself and stop my suicidal thoughts. I will forever be thankful for her playing this role. Rest easy angel🤍✨
Unique singing “if I were a boy” was magical. This song gets me every time. The foreshadowing of Naya’s death is so chilling. Hope she is resting in peace and her son knows what an amazing mom he had.
@@FirstNameLastName-wt5to how was it weird? The two of them (i mean the actors in real live) sang this song together alot so it has the same genuinity as Naya's performance in my opinion
@@lunajarosch2133 It wasn’t the song choice. It was her performance. It was still the Rachel Berry show. I found it disrespectful but I know the actress is a narcissist and incapable of genuine emotion.
The entire episode about Finn’s death had amazing performances. Another favorite Naya song is Amy Winehouse’s Valerie. Also I love the trio of Santana,Rachel and Quinn doing Love Song. I have so many favorites. Santana and Rachel doing Be Ok
Naya's voice was definitely underrated... EDIT What I meant to say was: She had such an amazing voice, she should have been so much more successful. I get that she had a lot of great fans, but with a voice like hers, she could have been the next Beyoncé, instead of just 'that hot girl from Glee'...
the creators of the show underrated it but the gleeks never did! We hyped her since forever and still do cause her voice controll and everything bout her voice was just wayyyyy too beautiful
Her talent is absolutely incredible. You've done most of my favourites but "Girl on Fire" just speaks as well. It's a moment where she's initially so lost and but suddenly realises she needs to change/take control. It's amazing. I love it.
This was the first episode they filmed after Corey Monteith died, and the emotional reactions of the cast were very real, especially since they were now able to grieve together. Naya and Corey were really good friends and they spent a lot of time talking together and generally messing around in between filming. You can find pictures and short videos showing them behind the scenes of the show both here on UA-cam and around the internet. In the show, Naya's character Santana was the "bitchy bad girl" who only felt safe showing her soft side with a few people she absolutely trusted. She slept with a lot of guys before she came out - probably to hide her true sexuality, but also because she used them for various reasons and she counted them as trophies to prove how popular she was. When Rachel was dating Jessie, Finn ended up losing his virginity to Santana, and later on when she was outed as lesbian, he got the whole glee club to support her and sing songs to her to show her they cared because he didn't want her to be like some other kids and maybe kill herself. btw - Finn sings a beautiful version of "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" to Santana in that episode, and you should review it. Corey wasn't a trained singer when he began Glee, and I personally think that by season 3 his voice had improved enough that his singing was as good as most of the others - except for the standouts like Santana, Mercedes, and Rachel.
You should absolutely react to "Make You Feel My Love" sung by Lea from the same episode. Such beautiful tributes to Cory/Finn throughout that episode.
This one is a heartbreaker for sure! You should definitely check out "I Feel Pretty/Unpretty" with Quinn and Rachel! It is such a great mashup, and the only time just the two of them they sang together in the series! They both sound so good. Fun fact- it was also voted best Glee song of all time by TV Line viewers in a 2011 poll.
I love Naya. Her passing was one of the worst things that could happen. She brought a new view on life from her character Santana. Her death was heroic. She chose her child over herself like any good mother. Naya died for her kid. I hope her son grows up to know how amazing she is. I hope Naya has found her peace. We love you Naya. May you and Cory have a wonderful, peaceful time up in Heaven.
that episode, the quarterback is honestly one of the best episodes just because it didn't feel like a typical glee episode. naya also stated that everything in that episode was genuine and the actors had a hard time filming it cause everyone was just crying between takes
literally can never watch / listen to this without crying :(( she really put all her emotion in it and it's heartbreaking and powerful like that scream when Will and Mike tried to go to her ..... absolutely shaking
Naya Rivera's Cold Hearted Snake cover was immaculate and choreographed amazing I would love it if you reacted to it! :) Also Girl on Fire showcases her voice in a really nice way. Love all these glee reactions tho so I'm fine with any pick lol
You should react to the entire mash up episode with amber Riley and Naya Rivera doing Adele. Also. Alex Newell’s version of If I Were A Boy still gets me in all the feels.
Naya and Amber duets were heaven sent and too far and few. Ryan Murphy really did them an injustice. Also let’s be honest there is no way the glee club would’ve won against the troubletones if sectionals were real life
My favorite Naya performance was If I Cant Have You from the beegee's episode. Her voice absolutely ELEVATES the song (which is already a favorite tbh). It shows a great side of her voice too and if you wanna review more Naya content PLEASE do this one, it will give me life.
Lea Michelle’s cover of Adele’s “Make me feel your love” from this same episode was great. The emotions she showed during the scene were real and I even cried when I saw the episode.
Yes! I came here to say this. I still can’t listen to this song with out crying. I heard that this was a significant song for them as a real life couple too. So her emotions were also real. I absolutely bawled 😭 I would love for her to review it too I stopped watching glee after this episode. I couldn’t handle it emotionally. I am married to my high school sweetheart and this plot line after his death just broke me. I couldn’t do it
I heard not only were the emotions real but she was never even supposed to sing she decided last minute to show up and do a song that was awesome of her
I cried like a baby during that episode, watching it after she had died and the words of that song connecting to her character/real life self during Finn/Coreys death and then how it again became the words to her own passing was something so emotional and is still the most emotional and hard hitting experience I’ve had from a tv show. Her portrayal of a gay feminine woman meant so much to me and so many others, a beautiful person with a singing voice to match❤️💔
When I found out about Naya’s passing, my soul just shattered and I stayed in bed and cried for days. Seems dramatic, but I mean her character in Glee was life changing for so many people. Me included. And after her memoir came out, I just felt like I knew her on some level. I still blare this song when I get sad and her voice is such a calming presence. God I just love her. Great reaction!
My sister thinks it’s weird but when I get overwhelming feelings of sadness for her, the only thing that calms me down is listening to her voice and knowing her legacy lives on.
It wasnt an act, she had an actual breakdown and was asked if it was okay that they kept it in the show. So that is actually Naya breaking down. Insane to think about the fact that shes dead as well now
I still remember the day my sister called me to tell me that Naya was missing. That's how much of an impact Naya had on my life, that even those around me knew how much she meant to me. Her role as Santana showed me that I had a future, I'd never seen a queer relationship on television before and that was when it all shifted for me, it all started to make sense. But now the world doesn't really make sense anymore, because she wasn't supposed to die at 33 in such a horrific way. She was brilliant and talented and should've had a long life ahead of her. She was robbed of the chance to watch her son grow up, and we were robbed of an icon who helped so many of us feel like we belonged in a world where we were made to feel like we should not exist.
This was truly beautiful. I’m not a Gleek, but roomie is and this was one of the videos she’d shown me. It was heartbreaking to watch on so many levels. On a happier note, i’d love to see your reaction to Alex Newell’s songs! Joined your Patreon last week and I’m addicted to your videos!
Just the lyrics though: ‘Lord make me a rainbow I’ll shine down on my mother. She’ll know I’m safe with you when she stands under my colours.’ Gets me everytime! Plus Naya’s pure emotion and reaction. I always cry! ❤️
Santana always teased Finn throughout the series. And between Kurt and Santana they were only friends. And it technically wasn’t acting. When she started crying it actually happened during filming because she was mourning her best friend in real lifd
I highly recommend reacting to the glee version of Whitney Houston’s “How will I know”; sung by Santana, Mercedes, Rachel and Kurt. One the best glee performances in my opinion
the fact that her breakdown wasn’t scripted makes this even more emotional. although i miss her so so fucking much but im glad she gets to be with her best friend again❤️
The relationship between Cory and Naya’s character is they the are like really close friends and she was the one who took his virginity and they were friends after that. They had their ups and down but they became close again and continued being friends. Finn was also the one who supported Santana when word got out she was a lesbian. He mentioned it in the hallways and someone overheard and word got around quick. Finn was supporting Santana trying to help her through what was happening. Finn has always been a little protective over Santana and basically all the women in his life he cared about. That’s pretty much their relationship in the show.
he didn’t ‘mention it in the hallways’ he shouted it at her in the hallway as a way of calling her a coward and it ended up outing her including being outed on tv
@@yomomma4352 if he didn’t mean to, he should’ve said it when he was closer to her or in an enclosed space with just the two of them rather than yelling it in a crowded hallway where it was likely for other people to overhead their conversation. Finn outed her, plain and simple. Whether or not he meant to, he still did it and that’s not ok
I love Naya and Santana, and this performance makes me ugly-cry and always will. Losing her hurt so much. She was talented, and beautiful, but she was more than that. She was a beautiful soul. A good person. A loving mom. Not just gifted, she was a gift.
Please react to the Glee version of "Gloria" with Adam Lambert, Lea Michele, and Naya Rivera!! It's from the New York years and their vocal chemistry is amazing
I’m pretty sure the stuff she says before singing the song is just her trying to cope with Finn/Cory’s death but using humour/in a way pretending he’s not dead. Also Rachel/Lea’s performance from the “Quarterback” episode is heartwrenching but so good.
Naya will never be forgotten and its art like this that will allow her to live on for years to come. Her death wasn't in vain. it is presumed and i believe that day she saved her child's life. You cannot put a price on that. Rest in peace Naya
If you haven’t heard her Glee cover of Mine by TSwift it is stunning. I am still a huge Naya fan. She was my favorite on Glee and personally I think she was the best singer of the cast.
You should react to “Make You Feel My Love” from Lea/Rachel, it’s from the same episode. Even though it’s really heartbreaking it’s also really beautiful.
Can you react to that whole episode? The acting and singing in it is incredible, unfortunately the reason for that is because obviously they were actually going through that heartbreak in real life.
I can't watch this episode without crying, and this scene for me is the heaviest to watch, I think the lyrics are very meaningful, both for Cory and for Naya! I was already crying again just watching his reaction.
Her breakdown was scripted to be at the end but her emotions caused her to breakdown during the performance. Also the fact of what she was found of the 7 year anniversary of his death, and how she died compared to the song lyrics still gives me chills
You’re incredibly brave to watch this one. Your video is the first time I’ve been able to watch/listen to Naya singing this song for a long because it’s too emotional for me and like you pointed out, those words really hit home. I adored that woman. And like everyone’s pointed out, that, reaction at the end of the song was genuine, and now with everything that’s happened, I relate even more to her reaction to Cory
This is a great Naya performance, as they all are. But one of my favorites of hers is Nutbush City Limits. It's a nice contrast to this one if you want a good upper.
I love when you react to glee, especially the emotional ones. Naya's reaction was genuine. You should react to Rachel singing "To love you more", it's so beautiful
Some of Naya's best from Glee from the top of my head are her iconic "Valerie", and I also love "Nutbush City Limits." Her parts in "Rumour Has It/Someone Like You" are amazing, and we also get more Amber/Mercedes!! I also love her little ad libs in the S2 version of "Toxic" and in "Bad Romance"
I remember when the news broke that she was missing and I literally said "Not Naya." Her passing made my month darker because Glee was a huge part of what made my early teen days magical and memorable.
I literally do not know why I watched this!!! I’m trying to hold it together, but it’s really hard! The layers of grief, heartbreak, and tragedy are too much! I’m so grateful that she left behind her voice because it is seriously such a beautiful gift to this world and can’t ever be replaced. (Okay, I’m not okay) I’m just going to say 1. Thank you for honoring her in this way and 2. Naya and Demi Lovato singing “Here Comes the Sun” is amazing and I would love it if you reacted to that. 🖤🖤🖤
I don’t know if you know this but that reaction in the middle of the song was her actual reaction and all the guys getting up to help was real so ya heartbreaking
Naya's breakdown was genuine and she ran away half singing, and started crying... this episode was the saddest one in glee, and Naya passing away later, i can't.
Puck's breakdown and Mercedes singing nearly broke me
that's not true... it was written in the script so she performed it like a good actor.
@@the-birbo from everything I’ve read she was suppose to breakdown but not until later in the song. She ran out because she broke down too early and Harry and Matt’s reactions are genuine because they were expecting it.
@@Championgirl246 did you read that in a fan theory blog? because according to the cast and crew and her own book, she's just a good actor and all of it was in the script.
@@the-birbo just because you didn't know something it must be wrong and a conspiracy?
Way worse than "a sharp knife of a short life" are the "sink me in the river" line, because this is exactly how Naya died. Shatters my heart every damn time.
Oh god yes! It was like forshadowing 😢 As if the producers knew how she would one day die.. 😢
I agree it breaks my heart every time I here it.
Same for me, it makes me so sad to think that she sacrificed her life for her child. From what I remember reading, she made sure that he was onboard, but the current was so strong that it pulled her under.
Her break down wasn't scripted, it was her actual emotion and feeling towards the actor dying. That's why everyones reactions are they way they are and it makes this whole scene so much more emotional and harder to watch.
It was scripted that was debunked by crew.
@@sowhat3729 yes but I think it came earlier than it was supposed to
@@sowhat3729 she was meant to breakdown at the end of the song
@@sowhat3729 No she was supposed to break down at the end of the song not during the song
@@sowhat3729 she was supposed to break down at the end this was during the song
Oh this one always kills me. But nothing gets me more in this episode then Finn’s mom when they’re cleaning out his room. “You have to continue being a parent but you don’t get to have a child anymore.” Rips my heart out every time. 😭😭😭
when she said that i actually broke.
For me ir was ouck and couxhes talk
BRO OH MY GOD
Omg.... I never saw that episode and this kinda makes me glad I didn't.... Phew. My strings🧵
Thats the line that breaks me every time. Takes a lot for a show or film to make me cry but her break down and getting to that emotional line just kills me every time
That reaction from Naya is 100% genuine. That whole episode was everyone grieving from the loss of Cory.
For some reason Cory's death hits me worse than actual people I have known dying. I think partially bc Finn is soo alive, his voice, his dancing. He radiates youth and passion and him being dead just seems impossible and unbearable.
@@rebeckajordan131 It took me a month to watch the Quarterback episode because I kept crying when I went to watch it. I grew up with Glee and it distracted me from hard times in my life so I was really devastated.
@@rebeckajordan131 I agree with all of this... It was so heartwrenching to watch them mourn him. It's so hard to believe he's dead because his character was just so full of life. :(
The other thing about this episode is you'll notice that Rachel is barely in it. Because Lea was in a relationship with Cory, and she was also genuinely heart broken.
Jenna and Kevin have a recap podcast and in the first episode they interviewed Ryan Murphy and he said if he could go back they wouldn’t have done this episode so soon after Cory passed and the show would have ended. All of these reactions are true and raw because they started shooting this less than a month after he died.
Santana's coping mechanism was inappropriate humor. She and Finn had a love-hate relationship throughout the show and she constantly made fun of him for being a bit "squishy" for a quarterback. His body image issues were visited on and off throughout the show... so... Santana's grieving... she calls him squishy teets.
The quarterback episode is so intensely emotional... in all of the times I've watched GLEE (and there have been many) I've only been able to watch this episode twice.
Also because squishy teets it’s supposed to be a play on squishy tits… Santana throughout the show talks about fondling finns man boobs
Same about only being able to watch it twice. I always brace myself and think I can but my eyes end up hurting from crying 10 minutes in and gotta move on.
This brings me to tears every time, her breakdown during her performance gave me chills the first time I watched the episode and it took me years before I could watch the scene again. It wasn’t acting that was her true emotions coming out
Every 👏🏽 single 👏🏽 time! 👏🏽 I'm bawling my eyes out right now!!!
@@terribu93 I sat down with tears streaming down my face. It still stings knowing she’s no longer here. Watching Glee I always felt like Naya was a friend she brought to life a character that really resonated with me and beyond the show I just thought she was so cool and immensely talented
As far as I know- it was scripted that Satana was supposed to break down in the song but the part where she breaks down was MUCH earlier than planned. it was quite literally just *Naya's* emotions coming out because she couldn't continue the song.
Naya was perhaps my favorite voice on Glee. Amber Riley has a mind-blowing voice, too, but I just loved Naya's voice so much. Santana was my favorite character, first to both hate and admire for her incredible and constant snark, and then to love and admire as the character grew. Naya was such an incredible actress. I would love to see a reaction to her perfomance of "Mine", and her and Amber's performance of the "Rumor Has It/Someone Like You" mashup. Or anything she sang. I just want more Naya, and I'm sad that there never will be.
The worst part of this is that Naya's breakdown was real, thats why the others look confused and look at the producers. She and Cory were close friends and she was really heartbroken
I thought she said it was acting she wasn’t really freaking out
it was scripted but she broke down before she was meant to
@@potatopotatochalalala4901 she was actually having a breakdown. it was scripted but it happened earlier than it was supposed to because she was emotional
the most crazy coincidence is if you listen to the lyrics really carefully, that is exactly how Naya Rivera's life ended,aside from that she sounds like an absolute angel she was definitely gone to soon, R.I.P Naya Rivera 🕊
The irony of the line in the song - "Sink me in the river at dawn" - is so sad and heartbreaking now that she's gone 😢absolutely beautiful version of the song, but only reinforces the fact that I'm not watching that episode all the way through again, I've only fully seen it once. I just can't, it's too sad.
I really enjoy Naya's rendition of "Valerie" that she performs at one of the competitions. It also showcases some incredible choreography done by Brittany and Mike Chang. Such an enjoyable performance.
When she broke down and couldn’t continue singing, she wasn’t acting. That was a real reaction, as was the rest of the cast. That’s why it looked so real
I don't think it worked for the character, but it was a lovely moment
I remember becoming re-obsessed with this cover right before Naya passed and then I couldn’t listen to it for a long time without getting sad. Her voice and talent was so unmatched which is why she resonated with so many people :(
This is incredibly sad but the most heartbreaking part of this episode for me will forever be when Carol (Finn’s mum on the show) says the line “you have to keep on being a parent even though you don’t get to have a child anymore” I remember watching that when I was 14 and no where near being a mother and it still crushed me 😭
Damnnn that’s killed me😫😭
@@kaixavier2 ikr
Yeah it's even worse as a mum. Absolutely soul destroying.
That one quote makes me cry every time
@@HollyLyne .. not just as a mum but a parent.
I think Naya would be so excited to know that her voice gives a vocal coach goosebumps!
The whole "case" is so tragic and spooky. The lyrics to the real life situation (no one knew at the time what would happen years later and that the lyrics somehow fit), the fact that she sang that for Finn (Cory) and that her body was found on Corys date of death. Everytime i hear that song, i cry because it has become so real. For me, that song will always be linked to them.
I feel u. The moment I heard the news her body was found on the day Cory passed away, it was like Cory in Heaven was helping us here to find her & we did. 😢💗💗😢 Thank u Cory for leading the way to her body. Rest in peace the both of them.
I agree. The fact that Naya sang "sink me in the river..." gives me goosebumps...its so spooky but also sooo soo sad
That fact just gives me chills. You know Cory helped find her that day. Too much of a damn coincidence.
@@ma.o3.o4ttbunk24 that part gets me everytime. Full on ugly crying right now because of it 💔😭
That was Naya’s real reaction when shooting that scene, so sad truly the most emotional of all the episodes. I remember ugly crying from beginning to end, I’m so sad that she is gone but with her fans still talking, listening and watching her content we keep her ALIVE. ♥️
Her relationship with Finn was always a complicated one. He lost his virginity to her in the early seasons, but they were never seriously romantically involved. At this point she was already out of the closet. Finn and Santana had a love/hate sibling like relationship. She constantly made fun of him, finding different ways of calling him fat. That's what she was doing in the beginning. It was always a coping mechanism for her, especially in this scene. In real life, she was good friends with Cory Monteith and didn't have to act a bit. No one in this episode had to act at all and it was heartbreaking. Watch Lea Michele's song. She and Cory were an item at the time of his passing.
There are rumors he was planning to propose, which makes it sadder
not to mention that finn literally outed santana
@@engagingathena9965 Yes, but to be fair it wasn't intentional. Doesn't make it okay obviously but they were both shitty to each other.
I doubt I’m the only one, but I deeply care for the original cast of this show. Watching this was like grieving with them… I can’t sing this song without crying sometimes either… because of how sad this all was. Glee got messed up but honestly when it started, at least for me… it was pure JOY
The fact that the lyrics are “sink me in the river at dawn” and she drowned cuts super deep like I just broke down crying
Also broke down crying when she sang “the sharp knife of a short life” the emotion in her voice gets me every time
That moment also makes me think of the conversation he had with her in season 3 (after he outed her) by her locker before he sang Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and what he said to her. The very last thing he says to her before it transitions into the song mirrored her death in real life and how her body was found on the anniversary of his death
This performance makes me cry every time. It's really heartbreaking and Naya sounded beautiful.
Even if you aren’t a big Lea Michele fan, I highly recommend “Make You Feel My Love” from this episode. She was dating Cory Monteith (Finn) in real life and it is a devastating but beautiful performance.
They were about to get married too which makes it even more sad.
@@fashiondiva408 no they weren't
@@bella_6292 yes they were. They were engaged
@@samairataylor7445 I don't think this was ever confirmed it was all from a bunch of sources saying they were and sources that said they didn't so I'm not sure why you are so confident about this? Did Lea ever actually say they were?
@@dianavecchio I think she said it on the ellen show one time when she was interviewing lea, so yeah, it's so heartbreaking
I have always thought that Naya was the best female singer on Glee. This song is even more crushing since she died so young as well.
The whole episode is heartbreaking, from naya's performance to amber's version of "i'll stand by you" and lea's song. I cry every time i think about the episode but it is defintely worth to watch in its entirety
It took me forever to watch this episode, because I knew I would be an ugly snotty mess after...I was not wrong!
Someone Like You/Rumor Has It. Naya/Amber kill it vocally!!! Think I actually also recommended that in the duets react you did.
Naya and Amber are the two best female voices on Glee, and their voices blend so well together ❤
Agree!
I came out exactly 2 years ago and Nayas role of Santana helped me accept myself and stop my suicidal thoughts. I will forever be thankful for her playing this role. Rest easy angel🤍✨
Sending you love. So proud of you for overcoming things like that. It's tough. You're awesome!
I'm proud of you❤️
It's genuinely beautiful to have that level of peace and self-acceptance - keep that faith. ♥️🙏
❤️❤️❤️❤️ We love you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Oh my god…thank you for the likes and comments. You guys are so kind 🥰
Unique singing “if I were a boy” was magical. This song gets me every time. The foreshadowing of Naya’s death is so chilling. Hope she is resting in peace and her son knows what an amazing mom he had.
Omg, yes, I go back on that song so many times. Every time I watch that part, I have to rewind over and over to get the most perfect experience😭😭
I would really like for you to react to the entire episode. I get emotional watching Naya sing this song and when Rachel sing make you fell my love.
Rachel was a pretty voice but it was still her performing which seemed weird considering the circumstances. Naya’s performance was so genuine.
@@FirstNameLastName-wt5to how was it weird? The two of them (i mean the actors in real live) sang this song together alot so it has the same genuinity as Naya's performance in my opinion
I can't agree more. It would be beautifull and the songs are amazing.
Yeah, please! React the entire episode!
@@lunajarosch2133 It wasn’t the song choice. It was her performance. It was still the Rachel Berry show. I found it disrespectful but I know the actress is a narcissist and incapable of genuine emotion.
The entire episode about Finn’s death had amazing performances. Another favorite Naya song is Amy Winehouse’s Valerie. Also I love the trio of Santana,Rachel and Quinn doing Love Song. I have so many favorites. Santana and Rachel doing Be Ok
Naya's voice was definitely underrated...
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What I meant to say was:
She had such an amazing voice, she should have been so much more successful. I get that she had a lot of great fans, but with a voice like hers, she could have been the next Beyoncé, instead of just 'that hot girl from Glee'...
the creators of the show underrated it but the gleeks never did! We hyped her since forever and still do cause her voice controll and everything bout her voice was just wayyyyy too beautiful
By the creators yes, but definitely not by the fans.
@@skybluegames6663 it was she wasn’t as much as a star like Rachel. The didn’t show off the other girls in the club like that compared to rachel
i think its one of her best performances, alongide with "mine" i literally have heard her singing those two song thousands of times
This performance and Mercedes singing "I'll Stand By You" shut me DOWN!!! 😭😭😭😭 You could tell where the acting stopped and the grieving began.
Her talent is absolutely incredible. You've done most of my favourites but "Girl on Fire" just speaks as well. It's a moment where she's initially so lost and but suddenly realises she needs to change/take control. It's amazing. I love it.
This was the first episode they filmed after Corey Monteith died, and the emotional reactions of the cast were very real, especially since they were now able to grieve together. Naya and Corey were really good friends and they spent a lot of time talking together and generally messing around in between filming. You can find pictures and short videos showing them behind the scenes of the show both here on UA-cam and around the internet.
In the show, Naya's character Santana was the "bitchy bad girl" who only felt safe showing her soft side with a few people she absolutely trusted. She slept with a lot of guys before she came out - probably to hide her true sexuality, but also because she used them for various reasons and she counted them as trophies to prove how popular she was. When Rachel was dating Jessie, Finn ended up losing his virginity to Santana, and later on when she was outed as lesbian, he got the whole glee club to support her and sing songs to her to show her they cared because he didn't want her to be like some other kids and maybe kill herself.
btw - Finn sings a beautiful version of "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" to Santana in that episode, and you should review it. Corey wasn't a trained singer when he began Glee, and I personally think that by season 3 his voice had improved enough that his singing was as good as most of the others - except for the standouts like Santana, Mercedes, and Rachel.
Hannah should watch the scene leading up to it too 🥺🥺🥺
You should absolutely react to "Make You Feel My Love" sung by Lea from the same episode. Such beautiful tributes to Cory/Finn throughout that episode.
This one is a heartbreaker for sure!
You should definitely check out "I Feel Pretty/Unpretty" with Quinn and Rachel! It is such a great mashup, and the only time just the two of them they sang together in the series! They both sound so good. Fun fact- it was also voted best Glee song of all time by TV Line viewers in a 2011 poll.
I LOVE it SO MUCH
That and landslide are my favorite glee performances
You would love Naya singing "Girl on fire" in glee, her voice is so powerful, espeacially in this song.
I love Naya. Her passing was one of the worst things that could happen. She brought a new view on life from her character Santana. Her death was heroic. She chose her child over herself like any good mother. Naya died for her kid. I hope her son grows up to know how amazing she is. I hope Naya has found her peace. We love you Naya. May you and Cory have a wonderful, peaceful time up in Heaven.
that episode, the quarterback is honestly one of the best episodes just because it didn't feel like a typical glee episode.
naya also stated that everything in that episode was genuine and the actors had a hard time filming it cause everyone was just crying between takes
I always cried while listening to this, even before Naya died. 😭
literally can never watch / listen to this without crying :(( she really put all her emotion in it and it's heartbreaking and powerful like that scream when Will and Mike tried to go to her ..... absolutely shaking
Naya Rivera's Cold Hearted Snake cover was immaculate and choreographed amazing I would love it if you reacted to it! :) Also Girl on Fire showcases her voice in a really nice way. Love all these glee reactions tho so I'm fine with any pick lol
And minne also
I've been refusing to listen to this song ever since she passed, god she was on a whole other level
I'm 90% sure I've seen it confirmed that naya wasn't meant to run out half way through the song aswell, which makes it even more heartbreaking
You should react to the entire mash up episode with amber Riley and Naya Rivera doing Adele. Also. Alex Newell’s version of If I Were A Boy still gets me in all the feels.
I love when Naya and Mercedes perform “River Deep Mountain High”. The sass and joy comes through and just makes you wanna wiggle.
Naya and Amber duets were heaven sent and too far and few. Ryan Murphy really did them an injustice. Also let’s be honest there is no way the glee club would’ve won against the troubletones if sectionals were real life
My favorite Naya performance was If I Cant Have You from the beegee's episode. Her voice absolutely ELEVATES the song (which is already a favorite tbh). It shows a great side of her voice too and if you wanna review more Naya content PLEASE do this one, it will give me life.
Lea Michelle’s cover of Adele’s “Make me feel your love” from this same episode was great. The emotions she showed during the scene were real and I even cried when I saw the episode.
That one still gets me every time. Even before she sang it she said, With Finn I didnt have to sing alone." I cry every time.
Yes! I came here to say this. I still can’t listen to this song with out crying. I heard that this was a significant song for them as a real life couple too. So her emotions were also real. I absolutely bawled 😭 I would love for her to review it too
I stopped watching glee after this episode. I couldn’t handle it emotionally. I am married to my high school sweetheart and this plot line after his death just broke me. I couldn’t do it
Please react to lea michelle "make me feel your love" from same episode.
I heard not only were the emotions real but she was never even supposed to sing she decided last minute to show up and do a song that was awesome of her
Yeah man, this one is def heartbreaking
Naya’s version of Girl on Fire is amazing!
You should react to the entire episode 'The Quaterback', just like you did with nationals. There are some amazing songs in honour of Finn (Cory).
I second that!
I was a mess watching that episode. Made me glad I lived alone at the time. I could ugly cry through the whole episode with no one seeing me.
I cried like a baby during that episode, watching it after she had died and the words of that song connecting to her character/real life self during Finn/Coreys death and then how it again became the words to her own passing was something so emotional and is still the most emotional and hard hitting experience I’ve had from a tv show. Her portrayal of a gay feminine woman meant so much to me and so many others, a beautiful person with a singing voice to match❤️💔
When I found out about Naya’s passing, my soul just shattered and I stayed in bed and cried for days. Seems dramatic, but I mean her character in Glee was life changing for so many people. Me included. And after her memoir came out, I just felt like I knew her on some level. I still blare this song when I get sad and her voice is such a calming presence. God I just love her. Great reaction!
My sister thinks it’s weird but when I get overwhelming feelings of sadness for her, the only thing that calms me down is listening to her voice and knowing her legacy lives on.
It wasnt an act, she had an actual breakdown and was asked if it was okay that they kept it in the show. So that is actually Naya breaking down. Insane to think about the fact that shes dead as well now
I still remember the day my sister called me to tell me that Naya was missing. That's how much of an impact Naya had on my life, that even those around me knew how much she meant to me. Her role as Santana showed me that I had a future, I'd never seen a queer relationship on television before and that was when it all shifted for me, it all started to make sense. But now the world doesn't really make sense anymore, because she wasn't supposed to die at 33 in such a horrific way. She was brilliant and talented and should've had a long life ahead of her. She was robbed of the chance to watch her son grow up, and we were robbed of an icon who helped so many of us feel like we belonged in a world where we were made to feel like we should not exist.
This was truly beautiful. I’m not a Gleek, but roomie is and this was one of the videos she’d shown me. It was heartbreaking to watch on so many levels. On a happier note, i’d love to see your reaction to Alex Newell’s songs! Joined your Patreon last week and I’m addicted to your videos!
Just the lyrics though:
‘Lord make me a rainbow I’ll shine down on my mother. She’ll know I’m safe with you when she stands under my colours.’
Gets me everytime! Plus Naya’s pure emotion and reaction. I always cry! ❤️
Finally, Thank you for turning the captions on!! And yes...Naya is amazing.
Santana always teased Finn throughout the series. And between Kurt and Santana they were only friends. And it technically wasn’t acting. When she started crying it actually happened during filming because she was mourning her best friend in real lifd
no matter how long ago it was i still cry everytime i watch or re watch glee she was always my fav from episode 1
I highly recommend reacting to the glee version of Whitney Houston’s “How will I know”; sung by Santana, Mercedes, Rachel and Kurt. One the best glee performances in my opinion
One of the shows best performances! 👌🏻
yes, I love that one!
the fact that her breakdown wasn’t scripted makes this even more emotional. although i miss her so so fucking much but im glad she gets to be with her best friend again❤️
The relationship between Cory and Naya’s character is they the are like really close friends and she was the one who took his virginity and they were friends after that. They had their ups and down but they became close again and continued being friends. Finn was also the one who supported Santana when word got out she was a lesbian. He mentioned it in the hallways and someone overheard and word got around quick. Finn was supporting Santana trying to help her through what was happening. Finn has always been a little protective over Santana and basically all the women in his life he cared about. That’s pretty much their relationship in the show.
he didn’t ‘mention it in the hallways’ he shouted it at her in the hallway as a way of calling her a coward and it ended up outing her including being outed on tv
@@engagingathena9965yeah ik…but still he said it in the halls and someone overheard leading to it getting out
He outted Santana though
@@DeadpoolGames19 ….yes he did but he didnt mean to and he literally was there for her it spreader around
@@yomomma4352 if he didn’t mean to, he should’ve said it when he was closer to her or in an enclosed space with just the two of them rather than yelling it in a crowded hallway where it was likely for other people to overhead their conversation. Finn outed her, plain and simple. Whether or not he meant to, he still did it and that’s not ok
I love Naya and Santana, and this performance makes me ugly-cry and always will. Losing her hurt so much.
She was talented, and beautiful, but she was more than that. She was a beautiful soul. A good person. A loving mom.
Not just gifted, she was a gift.
Please react to the Glee version of "Gloria" with Adam Lambert, Lea Michele, and Naya Rivera!! It's from the New York years and their vocal chemistry is amazing
I’m pretty sure the stuff she says before singing the song is just her trying to cope with Finn/Cory’s death but using humour/in a way pretending he’s not dead. Also Rachel/Lea’s performance from the “Quarterback” episode is heartwrenching but so good.
Kurt's version of "I Want to Hold Your Hand" is really beautiful and never fails to make me cry. I highly recommend reacting to it
Yes this one too now when I hear this song somewhere I just hear this version in my head 😭
Naya will never be forgotten and its art like this that will allow her to live on for years to come.
Her death wasn't in vain. it is presumed and i believe that day she saved her child's life. You cannot put a price on that. Rest in peace Naya
If you haven’t heard her Glee cover of Mine by TSwift it is stunning.
I am still a huge Naya fan. She was my favorite on Glee and personally I think she was the best singer of the cast.
Beautiful song and that episode still makes me cry. Naya was such a loss to both the acting world and the singing world.
You should react to “Make You Feel My Love” from Lea/Rachel, it’s from the same episode. Even though it’s really heartbreaking it’s also really beautiful.
3 seconds...
That's all the time I can handle from this song before the waterfalls start.
She left a void
Can you react to that whole episode? The acting and singing in it is incredible, unfortunately the reason for that is because obviously they were actually going through that heartbreak in real life.
This! Please Hannah?
I look for this for dayssss, you did it 😭
U should react to worse things i could do with Naya she did so good in that one too.
I can't watch this episode without crying, and this scene for me is the heaviest to watch, I think the lyrics are very meaningful, both for Cory and for Naya! I was already crying again just watching his reaction.
I still can’t watch this episode without sobbing basically the whole way through😭 RIP Cory and Naya 💚
I cry evertime i watch this scene...miss naya 😭
Her breakdown was scripted to be at the end but her emotions caused her to breakdown during the performance. Also the fact of what she was found of the 7 year anniversary of his death, and how she died compared to the song lyrics still gives me chills
Watch the full episode of this!! Truly heartbreaking and emotional
you know you’re obsessed when you were watching a hannah video when the notif came out 😎
Miss her love her. Such an amazing singer and actress ❤️❤️❤️
Omw I still cry when I watch this episode 😭 She sang it so beautifully and the true emotion behind it is heartbreaking
I cry every time I see this clip
God I really love when you react to stuff like this! Especially old movies or shows, they can bring so many memories sometimes
She meant their experience in The Power Of Madonna.. I would legit be here for you reacting to the whole series. It’s not THAT long 😩
You’re incredibly brave to watch this one. Your video is the first time I’ve been able to watch/listen to Naya singing this song for a long because it’s too emotional for me and like you pointed out, those words really hit home. I adored that woman. And like everyone’s pointed out, that, reaction at the end of the song was genuine, and now with everything that’s happened, I relate even more to her reaction to Cory
same here. I used to have this song on my glee playlist and now I have to skip it because I simply can't handle it emotionally.
It came up on my playlist while I was grocery shopping once, and I had to hide in the bathroom and cry for a little while.
What always gets me in the feels, is knowing their emotions are absolutely 100% real filming this episode.
“To Love You More” sung by Rachel is my all time favorite cover on Glee
This is a great Naya performance, as they all are. But one of my favorites of hers is Nutbush City Limits. It's a nice contrast to this one if you want a good upper.
I love when you react to glee, especially the emotional ones. Naya's reaction was genuine. You should react to Rachel singing "To love you more", it's so beautiful
Some of Naya's best from Glee from the top of my head are her iconic "Valerie", and I also love "Nutbush City Limits." Her parts in "Rumour Has It/Someone Like You" are amazing, and we also get more Amber/Mercedes!! I also love her little ad libs in the S2 version of "Toxic" and in "Bad Romance"
I remember when the news broke that she was missing and I literally said "Not Naya." Her passing made my month darker because Glee was a huge part of what made my early teen days magical and memorable.
The most beautiful and sad performance ever... we miss her
Naya's performance and impact will always live with us, she will never be forgotten
I literally do not know why I watched this!!! I’m trying to hold it together, but it’s really hard! The layers of grief, heartbreak, and tragedy are too much! I’m so grateful that she left behind her voice because it is seriously such a beautiful gift to this world and can’t ever be replaced. (Okay, I’m not okay) I’m just going to say 1. Thank you for honoring her in this way and 2. Naya and Demi Lovato singing “Here Comes the Sun” is amazing and I would love it if you reacted to that. 🖤🖤🖤
I don’t know if you know this but that reaction in the middle of the song was her actual reaction and all the guys getting up to help was real so ya heartbreaking
Oh! Gloria is an amazing performance by Lea, Naya, and ADAM LAMBERT!!!
(Also- afternoon delight. So funnnyyyyyy)
the fact that her crying and running away was improvised…chills
I just rewatched this episode and 9 years later, it still makes me cry so hard