Nails
Alaska Thunderfuck Lyrics


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Girl, don't try it
you break it then you buy it
so don't deny it, just press and reapply it,
hard acrylic, gets harder when you fill it,
so $20 bill it, and scratch it till you kill it.

If you're not wearing nails,
you're not doing drag.

long nails, short nails
white nails, black nails
right nails, wrong nails
as long as theres a ... nails
straight nails, gay nails
love nails, hate nails
your nails, my nails
as long as theres a ... nails

nails, nails nails nails,
nails nails nails,
nails nails nails,
put on some fucking nails
nails nails nails,
nails nails nails,
nails nails nails,
put on some fucking nails

shave and file, like you're Selina Kyle
reflect your style, just keep it versatile
spit and polish, conquer and demolish
amaze and then astonish,
now drink like alcoholics

If you're not wearing nails,
you're not doing drag.

long nails, short nails,
white nails, black nails
right nails, wrong nails
as long as theres a ... nails
straight nails, gay nails
love nails, hate nails
your nails, my nails
as long as theres a ... nails

nails, nails nails nails,
nails nails nails
nails nails nails
put on some fucking nails
nails nails nails,
nails nails nails
nails nails nails
put on some fucking nails

ooooh, where are your nails
oooooh, where the fuck are your nails.

Active oval french tip,
here's a sally beauty tip
shave your arms, put on nails
do not pass go, go straight to jail
super glue some bitch claws,
or look like fucking Santa Clause
scratch and sniff, take a whiff
or put some fucking gloves on.

Cat scratch fever, look like Sigourney Weaver
Are you Joan Cleaver? or a Labrador Retriever
Miss Visage got it right,
keep your nails right and tight
just the tip, pussy lip
all eyes on you, you took the night.

long nails, short nails,
white nails, black nails
right nails, wrong nails
as long as theres a ... nails
straight nails, gay nails
love nails, hate nails
your nails, my nails
as long as theres a ... nails

nails, nails nails nails,
nails nails nails
nails nails nails
put on some fucking nails
nails nails nails,
nails nails nails




nails nails nails
put on some fucking nails

Overall Meaning

The song "Nails" by Alaska Thunderfuck is essentially an anthem for drag queens and anyone who embraces the art form. The lyrics convey a message of empowerment through the use of nails, urging people to not only wear them but to flaunt them with confidence. The first stanza specifically addresses the importance of maintaining and protecting one's nails, implying that they are a precious commodity that should not be taken for granted. The song emphasizes the diverse types of nails available and how they can be used to express individuality.


The chorus repeats the phrase "If you're not wearing nails, you're not doing drag" and emphasizes the importance of nails in this art form. The second verse encourages experimentation with different nail styles and techniques, while also providing some humorous tips and tricks for maintaining them. The song challenges traditional beauty standards and invites people to embrace their unique style and personality through the use of nails.


Alaska Thunderfuck is known for her extravagant and bold style in both her music and drag performances. The song "Nails" is no exception and showcases her unique and colorful personality. Overall, the song is a celebration of individuality and self-expression through the art of drag and its associated fashion.


Line by Line Meaning

Girl, don't try it
Don't even bother if you can't handle it.


you break it then you buy it
If you mess them up, you need to pay for them.


so don't deny it, just press and reapply it
Don't pretend it didn't happen, just fix the problem.


hard acrylic, gets harder when you fill it
The harder you work on it, the stronger it becomes.


so $20 bill it, and scratch it till you kill it
Spend the cash, and use your nails for all they're worth.


If you're not wearing nails, you're not doing drag.
Nails are a key part of the drag look.


long nails, short nails white nails, black nails right nails, wrong nails as long as theres a ... nails
What matters most is that you have nails, regardless of their shape, color, or orientation.


straight nails, gay nails love nails, hate nails your nails, my nails as long as theres a ... nails
Everyone's nails are valid, regardless of who they belong to or how they look.


nails, nails nails nails, nails nails nails, nails nails nails, put on some fucking nails
The key message of the song - nails, nails, nails! Put them on!


shave and file, like you're Selina Kyle
Care for your nails like you would care for your alter ego.


reflect your style, just keep it versatile
Your nails should showcase your personality and be adaptable to different looks.


spit and polish, conquer and demolish amaze and then astonish, now drink like alcoholics
Work hard to make sure your nails are perfect, then celebrate with a drink.


ooooh, where are your nails oooooh, where the fuck are your nails.
If you're not wearing nails, you're not living up to your potential.


Active oval french tip, here's a sally beauty tip shave your arms, put on nails do not pass go, go straight to jail
A step-by-step guide to getting the perfect look, and a warning not to skip any steps!


super glue some bitch claws, or look like fucking Santa Clause scratch and sniff, take a whiff or put some fucking gloves on.
Having nails is a sign of power, and without them, you risk looking ridiculous or smelling bad.


Cat scratch fever, look like Sigourney Weaver Are you Joan Cleaver? or a Labrador Retriever Miss Visage got it right, keep your nails right and tight just the tip, pussy lip all eyes on you, you took the night.
A series of pop culture references encouraging you to have beautiful, well-kept nails that will catch everyone's attention.




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Eeve

Lyrics:
Girl, don't try it
You break it then you buy it
So don't deny it
Just press and reapply it
Hard acrylic
Gets harder when you fill it
So $20 bill it
And scratch it 'til you kill it

If you're not wearing nails
You're not doing drag

Long nails, short nails
White nails, black nails
Right nails, wrong nails
As long as there's a... nails
Straight nails, gay nails
Love nails, hate nails
Your nails, my nails
As long as there's a... nail

Nails, nails nails nails
Nails nails nails, nails nails nails
Put on some fucking nails
Nails nails nails, nails nails nails
Nails nails nails, put on some fucking nails

Shave and file
Like you're Selina Kyle
Reflect your style
Just keep it versatile
Spit and polish
Conquer and demolish
Amaze and then astonish
Now drink like alcoholics

If you're not wearing nails
You're not doing drag

Long nails, short nails
White nails, black nails
Right nails, wrong nails
As long as there's a... nails
Straight nails, gay nails
Love nails, hate nails
Your nails, my nails
As long as there's a... nail

Nails, nails nails nails
Nails nails nails, nails nails nails
Put on some fucking nails
Nails nails nails, nails nails nails
Nails nails nails, put on some fucking nails

(Ooooh, where are your nails)
(Oooooh, where the fuck are your nails)

Active oval french tip
Here's a Sally beauty tip
Shave your arms, put on nails
Do not pass go, go straight to jail
Super Glue some bitch claws
Or look like fucking Santa Claus
Scratch n' sniff, take a whiff
Or put some fucking gloves on

Cat scratch fever
Look like Sigourney Weaver
Are you Joan Cleaver
Or a Labrador Retriever?
Miss Visage got it right
Keep your nails right and tight
Just the tip, pussy lip
All eyes on you, you took the night

Long nails, short nails
White nails, black nails
Right nails, wrong nails
As long as there's a... nails
Straight nails, gay nails
Love nails, hate nails
Your nails, my nails
As long as there's a... nail

Nails, nails nails nails
Nails nails nails, nails nails nails
Put on some fucking nails
Nails nails nails, nails nails nails
Nails nails nails, put on some fucking nails



All comments from YouTube:

Dylan Volckaert

I love this video.

You could say....

She nailed it.

Dylan Volckaert

***** I have been for five years!

Biz_Markie91

*claps

girl.0nline

this deserves an award 😂👍👌👏👏👏👏

Andrea Salazar

slow claps My good man, you're the best!

faye lynn

Dylan Volckaert indeed

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July Raugust

This was the only RPDR queen I've listened to for their album and it's still amazing. They should revisit this for its 10 years' anniversary next year!

TrueFace

I’m listening this song every time I get my nails done
Thank you Alaska!

Marianne

I love her. I love her crazy videos and her style and her sense of humor. And now we hear that a full album is coming out?? Thank the RuGods!

Austin Martin

Absolutely amazing as always miss Alaska Thunderfuck 5000. Such a beautiful, unique, freaky, and talented queen. You'll always be an all-star.

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