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.
Bring Back My Girls
RuPaul Lyrics
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Rethink her life
On the alcohol
Vodka and cranberry, thank you, doll
She goin' back to the Werk Room
This ain't her night
The rise and fall
Shit hit the fan when she hit that walk
Girl, I got you, lost and found you
Mama Ru 'bout to show you who you was
Before you went and lost your mind
Bring back my girls
Bring back my girls
Bring back my girls
Bring back my
Bring back my girls (where they at?)
Bring back my girls (get 'em back)
Bring back my girls (come on)
Bring back my (ladies)
Bring back my girls
Bring back my, bring back my
Bring back my, bring back my
Bring back my, bring back my
Bring back my (bring back my girls)
Bring back my, bring back my
Bring back my, bring back my
Bring back my, bring back my
Bring back my (bring back my girls)
Hoes
She tryna make them coins
Tryna score some points
Impress Ms. Paul
Untucking backstage 'fore Mama calls
Miss Thing, Miss Shady
Baby girl went crazy
Fumblin' that ball
Is she gon' lipsync and lose it all?
Girl, I got you, lost and found you
Mama Ru 'bout to show you who you was
Before you went and lost your mind
Bring back my girls
Bring back my girls
Bring back my girls
Bring back my
Bring back my girls (where they at?)
Bring back my girls (get 'em back)
Bring back my girls (come on)
Bring back my (ladies)
Bring back my girls
Bring back my, bring back my
Bring back my, bring back my
Bring back my, bring back my
Bring back my (bring back my girls)
Bring back my, bring back my
Bring back my, bring back my
Bring back my, bring back my
Bring back my (bring back my girls)
Girls
Bring back my girls
Bring back my girls
Bring back my
Bring back my girls (bring back my girls)
Bring back my girls
Bring back my girls
Bring back my (ladies)
Bring back my girls
Bring back my girls
Bring back my girls
Bring back my
Bring back my girls (where they at?)
Bring back my girls (get 'em back)
Bring back my girls (come on)
Bring back my
Bring back my girls
"Bring Back My Girls" is a song performed by RuPaul and The Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12. The lyrics convey the experience of a contestant on the show who is facing adversity and self-doubt. The opening lines suggest that the contestant is returning to the Werk Room, the main stage of the show, to reevaluate their choices and life in general. They recount turning to alcohol, specifically vodka and cranberry, as a coping mechanism.
The lyrics also touch upon the contestant's journey of self-discovery and the highs and lows they have experienced. The line "Girl, I got you, lost and found you" indicates that they have received support from RuPaul, who is often referred to as Mama Ru on the show. Mama Ru is depicted as providing guidance and reminding the contestant of who they truly are, before losing themselves in the competition.
The chorus, "Bring back my girls," is a famous catchphrase from the show used by RuPaul herself. It symbolizes the desire to see the contestants return to their best selves and showcase their talent on the stage once again.
Overall, the song captures the emotional rollercoaster experienced by a contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race, highlighting the pressure to impress and the importance of staying true to oneself amidst the challenges of the competition.
Line by Line Meaning
She goin' back to the Werk Room
She is returning to the workspace for reflection and self-evaluation
Rethink her life
Contemplate and reconsider her choices and decisions
On the alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism
Vodka and cranberry, thank you, doll
Drinking a specific cocktail to ease her stress and worries
This ain't her night
Things are not going well for her at the moment
The rise and fall
Experiencing both success and failure in quick succession
Shit hit the fan when she hit that walk
Troubles and difficulties arose when she showcased her performance
Girl, I got you, lost and found you
I will support and guide you through your struggles and help you rediscover your true self
Mama Ru 'bout to show you who you was
RuPaul will remind you of your authentic identity and potential
Before you went and lost your mind
Before you became overwhelmed and lost control of your emotions
Bring back my girls
Rescue and bring back the contestants who have left the stage
Hoes
A playful exclamation, calling attention to the fierceness and confidence of the performers
She tryna make them coins
She is attempting to earn money and succeed financially
Tryna score some points
Striving to achieve recognition and gain favor in the competition
Impress Ms. Paul
Trying to impress RuPaul, the host and judge of the show
Untucking backstage 'fore Mama calls
Preparing and adjusting backstage before RuPaul announces the next challenge or elimination
Miss Thing, Miss Shady
Referring to someone with attitude and a sly nature
Baby girl went crazy
She became overwhelmed and lost control of her emotions
Fumblin' that ball
Making mistakes and experiencing difficulties in her performance
Is she gon' lipsync and lose it all?
Will she have to compete in a lipsync battle and risk elimination?
Bring back my (ladies)
Rescue and bring back the female contestants
Girls
A collective address to all the contestants, emphasizing their camaraderie
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RuPaul Andre Charles
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