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.
Catwalk
RuPaul Lyrics
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We taste the sweet life
So walk how you feel like
Forgive me father, for I have sinned
I did show some skin
Don't fight (shh), give in
You can call me greedy, I feel that
So ass out and horns up (ass out and horns up)
Check, from the country to the silver screen
It's Angie bitch, livin' out my dreams
I was always taught to walk with grace
Confidence, poise and tons of face
I've never been afraid to live out loud
I just wanted to make my daddy proud
And at the end of the day, I'ma always slay
Never let a bitch take my shine away
Hit 'em with your catwalk
Everywhere you go, everybody knows
You're somebody, the way you work that body
Hit 'em with your catwalk (everywhere you go)
Everywhere you go today (everybody knows)
You're somebody, the way you
Like the world is your runway
You see me stomp the floor, left to right
Walk the runway with my heels sky high
Now take the picture, catch the light
Clawed my way to the top, now I'm taking what's mine
So I strut to the beat, and even if I fall
I shove a safety pin through it and I stand real tall
Yeah, the mug is stamped and my waist is thinner
So you Betty be ready 'cause I've always been a winner
L to the A to the D to the Y
Like a shooting star, straight to the sky
Gonna make you snap, gonna make you say
Step, smack, a pas de bourrée
Twist, turn, levitate
Act, pose, captivate
When I hit that stage, I'ma drive you crazy
Serve it to you like a Lady
Mmm, take a willow pill
Do my sick bitch looks have you feeling ill?
Kick it up to the top, 'cause I came to kill
And kick it back in my dream when I like to chill
Cute, absurd and a touch of ugly
I celebrate life, let's pour the bubbly
We live in a matrix, I'm the solution
Get lost in my sauce 'cause it's all an illusion
Hit 'em with your catwalk
Everywhere you go, everybody knows
You're somebody, the way you work that body
Hit 'em with your catwalk (everywhere you go)
Everywhere you go today (everybody knows)
You're somebody, the way you
Like the world is your runway
Catwalk
Hit 'em with your catwalk
Everywhere you go today
Like the world is your runway
Catwalk
The lyrics to RuPaul's song "Catwalk" celebrate the power and confidence that comes from living life authentically and fearlessly. It encourages individuals to embrace their true selves, regardless of societal expectations. The song begins by emphasizing the importance of living in the light, experiencing the sweet life, and walking how one feels like.
RuPaul then asks for forgiveness, acknowledging that they have sinned by showing some skin, but urges the listener to not fight it and instead give in to their desires. The line "You can call me greedy, I feel that, the whole world, I need that" reflects RuPaul's ambition and determination to claim their place in the world. The lyrics also express a sense of pride, as RuPaul states that they have never been afraid to live out loud and just wanted to make their father proud.
The chorus of the song encourages individuals to hit 'em with their catwalk, symbolizing walking through life with confidence and grace. It highlights the power and recognition that come from owning one's presence and working their body. The lyrics celebrate individuality and assert that everyone is somebody and has the ability to make an impact.
Overall, "Catwalk" is an empowering anthem that encourages self-expression, confidence, and embracing one's uniqueness. It celebrates the beauty and power of being authentic and unapologetically true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
'Cause when we live in the light
Because when we embrace positivity and truth
We taste the sweet life
We experience the enjoyable, fulfilling aspects of life
So walk how you feel like
So be true to yourself and express who you are
Forgive me father, for I have sinned
I apologize, God, for my wrongdoings
I did show some skin
I revealed parts of my body
Don't fight (shh), give in
Stop resisting, surrender and accept
You can call me greedy, I feel that
You can accuse me of being selfish, I understand that
The whole world, I need that
I desire the entire world, its attention and recognition
So ass out and horns up (ass out and horns up)
Therefore, proudly display your booty and show your fierceness
Check, from the country to the silver screen
Listen, I have made it from a rural background to the big screen
It's Angie bitch, livin' out my dreams
I am Angie, confidently living my aspirations without hesitation
I was always taught to walk with grace
I was taught to move elegantly and gracefully
Confidence, poise and tons of face
Possessing self-assurance, composure, and a striking appearance
I've never been afraid to live out loud
I have never been scared to express myself boldly
I just wanted to make my daddy proud
My aim was to earn my father's admiration and pride
And at the end of the day, I'ma always slay
Ultimately, I will always succeed and impress
Never let a bitch take my shine away
I will not allow anyone to diminish or overshadow my brilliance
Hit 'em with your catwalk
Impress them with your confident strut
Everywhere you go, everybody knows
Wherever you are, everyone recognizes you
You're somebody, the way you work that body
You are important because of how you move and present yourself
Like the world is your runway
As if your surroundings are a stage for you to shine
You see me stomp the floor, left to right
You witness me confidently step on the ground, from left to right
Walk the runway with my heels sky high
I confidently strut on the catwalk with my heels elevated
Now take the picture, catch the light
Now capture the moment, seize the spotlight
Clawed my way to the top, now I'm taking what's mine
I fought my way to success and now I am claiming what rightfully belongs to me
So I strut to the beat, and even if I fall
Therefore, I confidently walk in sync with the rhythm, and even if I stumble
I shove a safety pin through it and I stand real tall
I use a safety pin to secure myself and regain my composure
Yeah, the mug is stamped and my waist is thinner
Indeed, my makeup is flawless, and my waist appears slimmer
So you Betty be ready 'cause I've always been a winner
Therefore, be prepared because I have always emerged victorious
L to the A to the D to the Y
L-A-D-Y, spelling out the word 'lady'
Like a shooting star, straight to the sky
Similar to a swiftly moving celestial object, directly towards the sky
Gonna make you snap, gonna make you say
I will amaze you, I will make you react with excitement
Step, smack, a pas de bourrée
Step, hit, a ballet step executed with quick, small steps
Twist, turn, levitate
Rotate, spin, rise gracefully into the air
Act, pose, captivate
Perform, strike a pose, fascinate and enthrall
When I hit that stage, I'ma drive you crazy
Once I step on that stage, I will mesmerize and excite you
Serve it to you like a Lady
Deliver a performance to you with elegance and grace
Mmm, take a willow pill
Hmm, consume a sedative with a calming effect
Do my sick bitch looks have you feeling ill?
Do my stunning, fabulous appearance make you feel jealous?
Kick it up to the top, 'cause I came to kill
Elevate my performance to the highest level, because I am here to dominate
And kick it back in my dream when I like to chill
And relax in my imagination when I want to unwind
Cute, absurd and a touch of ugly
Adorable, outrageous, and with a hint of unconventional beauty
I celebrate life, let's pour the bubbly
I rejoice in the joys of life, let's celebrate with champagne
We live in a matrix, I'm the solution
We exist in a complex world, and I am the answer to its problems
Get lost in my sauce 'cause it's all an illusion
Immerse yourself in my charisma and charm, as it is all deceptive
Catwalk
An elevated platform for displaying fashion, style, and confidence
Hit 'em with your catwalk
Impress them with your confident strut
Everywhere you go today
Wherever you are at this moment
Like the world is your runway
As if your surroundings are a stage for you to shine
Catwalk
An elevated platform for displaying fashion, style, and confidence
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Fredrick Minano, Rupaul Charles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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The lyrics:
Remember what I told ya’ (Get up)
On your feet (Head up)
Keep walking (Step up)
One foot in front of the other (Lay it)
All on me (Well if)
Talk is cheap (Let your)
Body speak
And I know, and I know
How to get where you wanna be
You’re a show on your own
Come on let everybody see
‘Cause when we live in the light
We taste the sweet life
So walk how you feel like
Hit ’em with your catwalk
Everywhere you go, everybody knows
You’re somebody, the way you work that body
Hit ’em with your catwalk
(Everywhere you go) Everywhere you go today
You’re somebody, the way you
Like the world is your runway
Catwalk
Hit ’em with your catwalk
Everywhere you go today
Like the world is your runway
Tokyo, Bali to Mindanao
Is she in her own world?
Nah, she live in the now
Soaking up the bliss truly living could bring about
She give the people little something to think about
She a breath of fresh air type chick
Dressed up in self love that’s an air tight drip
My girl bounce to the beat of her own drum
Try to keep up she don’t stop she don’t trip
She steady serving not only style and ease, but inner peace
Oozing with the joie de vivre, we love to see it
A bad bitch living honestly, consciously, wannabes wanna believe
She not playin with ya’
You can tell by the way she sashay for ya’
Praise for her, critical acclaim for her
It’s a new world for y’all, another Tuesday for her
Hit ’em with your catwalk
‘Cause when we live in the light
We taste the sweet life
So walk how you feel like
Hit ’em with your catwalk
Everywhere you go, everybody knows
You’re somebody, the way you
Work that body
Hit ’em with your catwalk
(Everywhere you go) Everywhere you go today
You’re somebody, the way you
Like the world is your runway
Work that body
Hit ’em with your catwalk
Hit ’em with your catwalk
Everywhere you go today
Like the world is your runway
Hit ’em with your catwalk
César Lopes
Remember what I told ya' (get up)
On your feet (head up)
Keep walking (step up)
One foot in front of the other (lay it)
All on me (well if)
Talk is cheap (let your)
Body speak
And I know, and I know
How to get where you wanna be
You're a show on your own
Come on let everybody see
'Cause when we live in the light
We taste the sweet life
So walk how you feel like
Hit 'em with your catwalk
Everywhere you go, everybody knows
You're somebody, the way you work that body
Hit 'em with your catwalk (everywhere you go)
Everywhere you go today (everybody knows)
You're somebody, the way you
Like the world is your runway
Catwalk
Hit 'em with your catwalk
Everywhere you go today
Like the world is your runway
Tokyo, Bali to Mindanao
Is she in her own world?
Nah, she live in the now
Soaking up the bliss truly living could bring about
She give the people little something to think about
She a breath of fresh air type chick
Dressed up in self love that's an air tight drip
My girl bounce to the beat of her own drum
Try to keep up she don't stop she don't trip
She steady serving not only style and ease, but inner peace
Oozing with the joie de vivre, we love to see it
A bad bitch living honestly, consciously, wannabes wanna believe
She not playin with ya
You can tell by the way she sashay for ya
Praise for her, critical acclaim for her
It's a new world for y'all, another Tuesday for her
Hit 'em with your catwalk
'Cause when we live in the light
We taste the sweet life
So walk how you feel like
Hit 'em with your catwalk
Everywhere you go, everybody knows
You're somebody, the way you
Work that body
Hit 'em with your catwalk (everywhere you go)
Everywhere you go today (everybody knows)
You're somebody, the way you work that body
Like the world is your runway
Hit 'em with your catwalk
Hit 'em with your catwalk
Everywhere you go today
Like the world is your runway
Hit 'em with your catwalk
Ninerval
Mama ru still slaying at her 100s
Luis Díaz
How dare you. She is not at her 100s, she was the bestie of Mary, the virgin.
Matthew Fajardo
So hard
Carla Basto
Lol🤣🤣🤣
afonsoponto1
Guuuuurl lol
Miguel Cardenas
the shade of it all
putonasmile69
This is the best runway song they've had in a while
Lorenzo Gregory
Agreed! Love this chill/sensual style for a change
Autumn Jones
agreed
rizzy E
Yes