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.
Party Train
RuPaul Lyrics
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Party train)
All aboard
(Come on ride the train)
All aboard the party train
Hurry up and don't be late
Doo wop, don't you stop
Take this mother to the top
Going down the groove line
You came just in time
Wham, bam, thank you man
Everybody join the jam
Come on and feel what the choo-choo can do
It'd be a shame if it left without you
We're gonna work it 'til the night is done
We leave the station at a quarter 'til two
Our destination is up to you
Don't miss out and be the only one
(Come on ride the train)
All aboard the party train
Hurry up and don't be late
Doo wop, don't you stop
Take this mother to the top
Going down the groove line
You came just in time
Wham, bam, thank you man
Everybody join the jam
So leave your worries and your cares behind
'Cause on this journey we don't have the time
Let your hair down, and enjoy the ride
Now get your ticket from the lady in green
You better hurry, we're about to leave
Fun for all, and all for fun
(Come on ride the train)
All aboard the party train
Hurry up and don't be late
Doo wop, don't you stop
Take this mother to the top
Going down the groove line
You came just in time
Wham, bam, thank you man
Everybody join the jam
Yeah
Party to party
(Get your ticket)
And town to town
(Don't you miss it)
Station to station
(You can make it)
Getting on down
(If you try)
Party to party
(Get your ticket)
And town to town
(Don't you miss it)
Station to station
(You can make it)
Getting on down
(If you try)
(Come on ride the train)
All aboard the party train
Hurry up and don't be late
Doo wop, don't you stop
Take this mother to the top
Going down the groove line
You came just in time
Wham, bam, thank you man
Everybody join the jam
All aboard the party train
Hurry up and don't be late
Doo wop, don't you stop
Take this mother to the top
Going down the groove line
You came just in time
Wham, bam, thank you man
Everybody join the jam
All aboard the party train
Hurry up and don't be late
Doo wop, don't you stop
Take this mother to the top
Going down the groove line
You came just in time
Wham, bam, thank you man
Everybody join the jam
(Come on ride the train)
We're gonna work it
We're gonna work it
We're gonna work it
(Come on, ride the train)
We're gonna work it
We're gonna work it
We're gonna work it
(Come on, ride the train)
We're gonna work it
We're gonna work it
We're gonna work it
(Come on, ride the train)
We're gonna work it
We're gonna work it
We're gonna work it
(Come on, ride the train).
The lyrics of RuPaul's "Party Train" depict a fun-loving and carefree atmosphere where the train represents the journey of life. RuPaul encourages the audience to come aboard and join the party train, enjoying the ride, leaving their worries behind. The repeated phrase "All aboard" depicts the commonality of people on this journey of life. The song makes use of a lot of up-tempo lines, which symbolizes the train's movement, urging people to dance and feel the rhythm.
The lyrics also implore the audience to get their tickets from "the lady in green" before it is too late, further stressing the idea that life is a journey that waits for no one. Once you're aboard, you should forget your worries and truly live in the moment, embracing the fun and excitement that life brings. In the end, the repeated phrases "We're gonna work it" and "Come on, ride the train" express the idea that everyone should be their authentic selves, work hard, and have fun along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
All aboard
Get ready to embark on the party train
Come on ride the train
Let's join the party train and have some fun
Hurry up and don't be late
Don't miss the train, be on time to the party
Doo wop, don't you stop
Keep dancing and having a good time
Take this mother to the top
Let's take this party to the highest level
Going down the groove line
The train is moving forward with the rhythm of the music
You came just in time
You arrived at the perfect moment to join the party
Wham, bam, thank you man
A fast and powerful expression of satisfaction with the party
Everybody join the jam
Let's all dance together to the same beat
Come on and feel what the choo-choo can do
Experience the power of the music and the party train
It'd be a shame if it left without you
Don't miss out on the party train, it's going to be awesome
We're gonna work it 'til the night is done
We will keep the party going all night long
We leave the station at a quarter 'til two
We are leaving soon, be ready to go
Our destination is up to you
You can decide where the party train goes next
Don't miss out and be the only one
Join the party and don't be left out
So leave your worries and your cares behind
Forget about your problems and enjoy the party
'Cause on this journey we don't have the time
Life is short, let's enjoy the moment and have fun
Let your hair down, and enjoy the ride
Relax and have a good time on the party train
Get your ticket from the lady in green
Don't forget to get your ticket before the train leaves
You better hurry, we're about to leave
Get on the train quickly, we're ready to go
Fun for all, and all for fun
Everyone is invited to have fun on the party train
Party to party
Moving from one party to the next
And town to town
Traveling to different towns to party
Station to station
Stopping at different stations along the way
Getting on down
Continuing to party and have fun
We're gonna work it
We are going to keep the party going and have a good time
Contributed by Isaiah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anna Beiler
Is it just me or was I just watching “But im a cheerleader” when Rock was dancing to this song.
gourdguru
that movie is so awesome. also, ru paul as the closeted/"Recovered" councilor was SO GOOD.
plus the quotes are just the best.
"Excuse me?! i don't need some bitch who just proved she's straight telling me how fucking good i look."
Anna Beiler
@meyeboy2 it’s funny when Mary was yelling at him with the widow closed 😂
meyeboy2
That part had me laughing my ass off because it came out of nowhere
Tori May
“Work in simulation with Rob”.:.”I don’t think that would work” 💃 BAM BAM THANK YOU MAMME EVERYBODY JOIN THE JAM 🤣
Kinsly
LMAO THATS EXACTLY WHY I’M HERE
eatchildren
I think his name was "Rock" but yes lmao
Aphrodite Lady
This song comforts me so much. I love rupaul.
evilprincessuwu_666
but im a cheerleader brought me here <3<3
JibrilD Salami
Yaaaassssssss Mama Ru cant help but shake my gay ass to this!😂😂😂💜💜💜🌈🌈🌈