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.
Die Tomorrow
RuPaul Lyrics
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If I, Should Die Tomorrow
Let Me, Live Tonight
If I, Should Die Tomorrow
I'll Dance, Dance For Life
Tonight, Tonight, Tonight
Dance For Life
Tonight, Tonight, Tonight
Tonight, Tonight, Tonight
Dance For Life
Tonight, Tonight, Tonight
Live Tonight
Die Tomorrow Live The Night
Die Tomorrow Live Tonight
Die Tomorrow Live The Night
Die Tomorrow Live Tonight
Live Tonight If I, Should Die Tomorrow
Let Me, Live Tonight
If I, Should Die Tomorrow
I'll Dance, Dance For Life
Tonight, Tonight, Tonight
Dance For Life
Tonight, Tonight, Tonight
Live Tonight
Let Me Live My Life Live Tonight
If You Should Die Tomorrow
Then I'll Dance
And I'll Live
Then I'll Dance
And I'll Live
And I'll... Move Oann.
While I Dance
And I'll Live
And I'll... Heyy Now...
Now Let Me Tell You Something
If I Have But One Life To Live
Let Me Live It On The Dance Floor
I Love.
I Live I Love The Music
The Music...
The Music...
The lyrics of RuPaul's song "Die Tomorrow" seem to celebrate the idea of living life to the fullest and giving in to the joys of dancing, even if the future is uncertain. The opening lines suggest that if the singer were to die tomorrow, they would want to live fully tonight, dancing and enjoying life. The repetition of "dance for life" emphasizes the importance of celebrating existence through movement and music.
The chorus takes on a slightly darker tone with the line "die tomorrow live the night," which suggests that even in the face of death, one can find joy and vibrancy in the moment. The bridge of the song sees the singer inviting others to join in the celebration of life, promising to dance and live for them if they were to die tomorrow. Again, the emphasis is on living fully and embracing the present moment, rather than worrying about what the future may bring.
Overall, the lyrics of "Die Tomorrow" are about carpe diem - seizing the day and living life to its fullest. Through dance and music, the song suggests that we can find joy even in the face of uncertainty and mortality.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohh! Uhuh! Uh!
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm.
If I, Should Die Tomorrow
Contemplating the possibility of death in the near future.
Let Me, Live Tonight
Asking for the chance to enjoy and experience the present moment.
I'll Dance, Dance For Life
Using dancing as a way to celebrate and cherish life.
Tonight, Tonight, Tonight
Repeating the theme of carpe diem, or living fully in the moment.
Dance For Life
Encouraging others to join in the joyous celebration of life through dance.
Live Tonight
Focusing on enjoying the present moment and not worrying about the future.
Die Tomorrow Live The Night
Acknowledging the possibility of death soon, but choosing to live life to the fullest in the present moment.
Let Me Live My Life Live Tonight
Emphasizing the importance of living in the here and now.
If You Should Die Tomorrow
Addressing the possibility of death for others and encouraging them to also live in the present moment.
Then I'll Dance
Promising to celebrate life through dance.
And I'll Live
Emphasizing the importance of living fully and completely.
And I'll... Move Oann.
Expressing movement and energy through dancing.
While I Dance
Using dance as a way to live in the moment and enjoy life to the fullest.
And I'll Live
Continuing to emphasize the importance of living fully and completely.
And I'll... Heyy Now...
Expressing excitement and joy through dance and movement.
Now Let Me Tell You Something
Starting a new idea or thought.
If I Have But One Life To Live
Recognizing the finite nature of life and emphasizing the importance of making the most of it.
Let Me Live It On The Dance Floor
Expressing a love and passion for dancing and enjoying the moment.
I Love.
Expressing a strong emotion of love and joy.
I Live I Love The Music
Sharing the love of music and how it brings joy and meaning to life.
The Music...
Emphasizing the power and importance of music in life.
The Music...
Continuing to emphasize the influence and impact of music.
Contributed by Joshua J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.