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.
If I Dream
RuPaul Lyrics
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And I wonder when the sun will rise
Day by day, I live my life
And I try my best to do what's right
A moment of hope is all I need
To keep me moving on
Through the dark, till I see
If I dream
Everything I wanna be
If I dream
All the possibilities
If you just believe
In your wildest dreams
They will come true
They will come true
I set my sights on a shooting star
Traveling and yet so far
It's just a dream in my heart
It'll always be the biggest part
When you go to sleep tonight, dream a little baby, dream
All the stars are in your eyes, dream a little baby, dream
The lyrics to RuPaul's song "If I Dream" revolve around the theme of holding onto hope and pursuing one's dreams, even in the face of uncertainty and darkness. The opening lines suggest a sense of anticipation and restlessness, as the singer waits for the morning sun to arrive. They go on to express a commitment to living a life guided by integrity and doing what is right, even when it is challenging. Despite these efforts, the song acknowledges that hope can feel fleeting and that it can be difficult to remain steadfast in one's goals without some form of encouragement or inspiration. In this case, the encouragement comes in the form of dreaming - the idea that one can envision their future and work towards that vision with the belief that it will come true. The chorus repeats the mantra that if one can dream and believe in themselves, then anything is possible.
Overall, the song is a celebration of perseverance and the power of imagination in the pursuit of one's deepest desires. It encourages listeners to hold onto their dreams and strive for them, even when it may seem impossible or out of reach. By emphasizing the importance of hope and belief in oneself, the song carries a message of positivity and motivation that can resonate with listeners of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Night after night, I close my eyes
Every night, I go to bed
And I wonder when the sun will rise
While I'm falling asleep, I contemplate when morning will come
Day by day, I live my life
I live my life on a daily basis
And I try my best to do what's right
I make an effort to always do what's morally right
A moment of hope is all I need
I only require a glimmer of hope
To keep me moving on
To inspire me to continue pursuing my dreams
Through the dark, till I see
Until I can finally see and comprehend
What's left to be revealed to me
What secrets remain to be unveiled to me
If I dream
If I allow my mind to wander and fantasize
Everything I wanna be
I can visualize myself as anything I aspire to be
If I dream
If I permit my thoughts to soar
All the possibilities
Realizing all the potential opportunities in life
If you just believe
If you have faith in yourself and your abilities
In your wildest dreams
Even in the most unimaginable dreams
They will come true
Your dreams will eventually transform into reality
I set my sights on a shooting star
I have my sights set on an ambitious, far-fetched objective
Traveling and yet so far
Although it is within my sight, it is still far away
It's just a dream in my heart
It is still just a longing desire in my mind
It'll always be the biggest part
Despite this, it will always remain the most significant part of me
When you go to sleep tonight, dream a little baby, dream
As you retire to bed tonight, allow yourself to dream wonderfully
All the stars are in your eyes, dream a little baby, dream
Create a hopeful future in your mind and dare to dream big
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Always'Faithful
This is just one of them songs that make you feel like you're a person walking into a room and everyone is staring at you and cheering for you and then you actually wake up and realise what a good life you really have... <3
Izy Black
8
EvoXoverdrive
should be played as a wake up alarm :P
ReallyQueen?
We played this at my wedding, as we entered the reception room to be introduced to our guests as a married couple.
Kandy Cade
Who's cutting the onions?
oktorisuyet
WHY IS THIS SO ACCURATE
Rome Blanchard
This is the perfect crowning song.
Christopher Vergara
Superstar tbh>>>>
Hevar Rysta
Perfect first walk song
Marcos Vinicius
@black girl magic povo