Born and raised in San Diego, California, RuPaul later studied performing arts in Atlanta, Georgia. He settled in New York City, where he became a popular fixture on the LGBTQ+ nightclub scene. He achieved international fame as a drag queen with the release of his debut single, "Supermodel (You Better Work)", which was included on his debut studio album Supermodel of the World (1993). He became a spokesperson for MAC Cosmetics in 1994, raising money for the Mac AIDS Fund and becoming the first drag queen to land a major cosmetics campaign. He later received his own talk show on VH1 called The RuPaul Show, which he hosted for over 100 episodes while co-hosting the morning radio show on WKTU with Michelle Visage.
RuPaul's Drag Race was created in 2009 and has gone on to produce fourteen seasons in the United States. The show has also seen success internationally, with several international variants of the show being made, such as RuPaul's Drag Race UK and Canada's Drag Race. This has also inspired several spin-offs of the main show, including RuPaul's Drag U, RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars, and RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race. He is also featured as a host on other reality television series such as Skin Wars, Good Work, and Gay for Play Game Show Starring RuPaul.
RuPaul has made appearances in films such as Crooklyn (1994), The Brady Bunch Movie (1995), To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995), But I'm a Cheerleader (1999), television shows such as Girlboss (2017), Broad City (2017), and Grace and Frankie (2019). He later created and starred in his own Netflix original television series AJ and the Queen (2020). In addition, he has also published three books: Lettin' It All Hang Out (1995), Workin' It! RuPaul's Guide to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Style (2010), and GuRu (2018).
RuPaul is considered the most commercially successful drag queen in the United States. For his work on RuPaul's Drag Race, he has received 12 Primetime Emmy Awards, becoming the most-awarded person of color in the history of the Primetime Emmys. Outside of film and television, he also continues to write and record music; he has released fourteen studio albums as of 2022, and received a Tony Award for Best Musical as a producer for the musical A Strange Loop.
A.S.M.R Lover
RuPaul Lyrics
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These goosebumps, these shivers
And where they end up
Make me 'bout to erupt
And they go all the way down
For you I'm all the way down
You know that thing that you do
Whenever you get close to me
Make it go right straight through me
They go all the way down
For you I'm all the way down
You make me feel
Whisper in my ear
That's what you are, lover
A.S.M.- Are you for real?
All I wanna hear
Whatever you have to say
Long as you whisper to me, eh, eh
A-a-a-a.S.M.R. Lover
That's what you are to me, eh, eh
A-a-a-a.S.M.R. Lover
That is what you are
Come over (hey), come hither
The closer (hey) the better
Throat vocalizing (hey) like reverb
That microphone sound sweeter when wetter
Two mics are better than one
Give it to me stereo, 'cause it's double the fun
Now lemme hear your nut crackin', lip smackin'
Got cherries poppin' when you chewin' that gum (hey)
Audibly, you really do it for me and by that I mean sonically
Honestly, I wanna be forever under your spell
Like when your lips surround me
Left, right, left, right
Chills all down my spine I like
You in my head every night
To knock me out, y'all know what I mean, right?
You make me feel
Whisper in my ear
That's what you are, lover
A.S.M.- Are you for real?
All I wanna hear
Whatever you have to say
Long as you whisper to me, eh, eh
A-a-a-a.S.M.R. Lover
That's what you are to me, eh, eh
A-a-a-a.S.M.R. Lover
That is what you are
You knock me out
Keep whispering it to me
Send chills right through me and don't stop
Don't hush your mouth
You make me feel
Whisper in my ear
That's what you are, lover
A.S.M.- Are you for real?
All I wanna hear
Whatever you have to say
Long as you whisper to me, eh, eh
A-a-a-a.S.M.R. Lover
That's what you are to me, eh, eh
A-a-a-a.S.M.R. Lover
That is what you are (you are)
The lyrics of RuPaul's "A.S.M.R Lover" express a deep appreciation for the sensory experience and intimacy that the singer feels in the presence of their partner. The opening lines describe the physical reactions that the singer experiences when they are close to their lover – goosebumps, shivers, and a sense of impending eruption. These sensations are intense and all-encompassing, emphasizing the deep connection and desire felt for the other person. The repeated mention of going all the way down and being completely devoted to their lover conveys a sense of surrender and vulnerability in the relationship.
The lyrics then delve into the concept of ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response), a phenomenon where certain sounds and whispers trigger pleasurable tingling sensations in the body. The singer compares their partner to an ASMR lover, someone who can evoke these sensations with their voice and presence. The imagery of whispers in the ear and the tingle that goes straight through the body highlights the power of sound and touch in creating a deeply intimate experience. The repetition of "For you I'm all the way down" emphasizes the depth of the singer's feelings and their willingness to be completely open and receptive to their lover's influence.
As the song progresses, RuPaul explores the sensual aspects of the relationship, referencing vocal techniques like throat vocalizing and stereo sound to enhance the sensory experience. The lyrics play with wordplay and suggestiveness, using metaphors like "nut crackin', lip smackin'" and "cherries poppin'" to create a playful and seductive tone. The desire to be under their lover's spell and the imagery of being surrounded by their lips evoke a sense of enchantment and infatuation. The verses build on the theme of sensory delight and the intoxicating effect that the partner's presence has on the singer.
In the final chorus, the singer expresses their overwhelming attraction and emotional response to their partner's whispers, asking them to continue sending chills down their spine and never stopping. The repeated refrain of "That's what you are, lover" reinforces the idea that the partner embodies the essence of an ASMR lover, someone who can captivate and enthrall them with their words and actions. The song ends with a sense of longing and admiration for the unique connection shared, highlighting the power of intimacy and sensory stimulation in deepening emotional bonds.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Rupaul Charles, Frederick Minano
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lachose8486
The way you deliver
These goosebumps, these shivers
And where they end up
Make me 'bout to erupt
They go all the way down
For you I'm all the way down
You know that thing that you do
Whenever you get close to me
You blow that tingle in my ear
Make it go right straight through me
They go all the way down
For you I'm all the way down
You make me feel
Whisper in my ear
That's what you are, lover
A.S.M.- Are you for real?
All I wanna hear
Whatever you have to say
Long as you whisper to me, eh, eh
A-A-A-A.S.M.R. lover
That's what you are to me, eh, eh
A-A-A-A.S.M.R. lover
That is what you are
Come over, come hither
The closer the better
Throat vocalizing like reverb
That microphone sound sweeter when wetter
Two mics are better than one
Give it to me stereo, 'cause it's double the fun
Now lemme hear your nut crackin', lip smackin'
Got cherries poppin' when you chewin' that gum
Audibly, you really do it for me and by that I mean sonically
Honestly, I wanna be forever under your spell
Like when your lips surround me
Left right, left right
Chills all down my spine I like
You in my head every night
To knock me out, y'all know what I mean, right?
You make me feel
Whisper in my ear
That's what you are, lover
A.S.M.- Are you for real?
All I wanna hear
Whatever you have to say
Long as you whisper to me, eh, eh
A-A-A-A.S.M.R. lover
That's what you are to me, eh, eh
A-A-A-A.S.M.R. lover
That is what you are
You knock me out
Keep whispering it to me
Send chills right through me and don't stop
Don't hush your mouth
You make me feel
Whisper in my ear
That's what you are, lover
A.S.M.- Are you for real?
All I wanna hear
Whatever you have to say
Long as you whisper to me, eh, eh
A-A-A-A.S.M.R. lover
That's what you are to me, eh, eh
A-A-A-A.S.M.R. lover
That is what you are
@Wolfhoundersful
[Verse 1: RuPaul]
The way you deliver
These goosebumps, these shivers
And where they end up
Make me 'bout to erupt
They go all the way down
For you I'm all the way down
You know that thing that you do
Whenever you get close to me
You blow that tingle in my ear
Make it go right straight through me
They go all the way down
For you I'm all the way down
[Chorus: RuPaul]
You make me feel
Whisper in my ear
That's what you are, lover
A.S.M. — Are you for real?
All I wanna hear
Whatevеr you have to say
Long as you whisper to me, еh, eh
A-A-A-A.S.M.R. lover
That's what you are to me, eh, eh
A-A-A-A.S.M.R. lover
That is what you are
[Verse 2: Skeltal Ki]
Come over, come hither
The closer, the better
Throat vocalizing like reverb
That microphone sounds sweeter when wetter
Two mics are better than one
Give it to me stereo, 'cause it's double the fun
Now lemme hear your nut crackin', lip smackin'
Got cherries poppin' when you chewin' that gum
Audibly you really do it for me, and by that I mean sonically
Honestly, I wanna be forever under your spell
Like when your lips surround me
Left, right, left, right
Chills all down my spine, I like
You in my head every night
To knock me out — Y'all know what I mean, right?
[Chorus: RuPaul]
You make me feel
Whisper in my ear
That's what you are, lover
A.S.M. — Are you for real?
All I wanna hear
Whatever you have to say
Long as you whisper to me, eh, eh
A-A-A-A.S.M.R. lover
That's what you are to me, eh, eh
A-A-A-A.S.M.R. lover
That is what you are
[Bridge: Skeltal Ki]
You knock me out
Keep whispering it to me
Send chills right through me and don't stop
Don't hush your mouth
[Chorus: RuPaul]
You make me feel
Whisper in my ear
That's what you are, lover
A.S.M. — Are you for real?
All I wanna hear
Whatever you have to say
Long as you whisper to me, eh, eh
A-A-A-A.S.M.R. lover
That's what you are to me, eh, eh
A-A-A-A.S.M.R. lover
That is what you are
@danielwaynemiller
RuPaul is 62 years old putting out music that is so of the moment. I feel like her music is just getting better and better
@Et3rnalBl1ss
I'm sorry- RU IS 62???? 😭
@SmolBoiii
Agreed
@AndygoldredCom
"of the moment"? lol. Ru is 10 years late with ASMR references
@quasihdh6420
@@AndygoldredCom I believe they were not talking about the lyrics but about the music in the background....
@GlobalDrag
SAME❤
@djtenzen
Ru has had 3 decades of bops. Absolutely amazing
@jenniferlaynemusic
RU MAKES THE BEST MUSIC and really needs to be in the hall of fame.
@BiFuriouss
i have a hunch they will!
@a_vibez5952
Ru is in the hall of fame😭