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.
Rock It
RuPaul Lyrics
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To, to, to, to the moon
To, to, to, to the moon
Hey, booty
You know how to do it
You know how to rock it
Show me how to use it
Hey, booty
You know how to do it
You know how to rock it
Show me how to use it
Hey, booty
You know how to do it
You know how to rock it
To, to, to, to, to, to, to, to the moon
To the moon, to the moon
Come on and take me away
To, to, to, to the moon
To the moon, to the moon
Come on and take me away
To, to, to, to the moon
To the moon, to the moon
Come on and take me away
To, to, to, to the moon
To the moon, to the moon
Come on and take me away
To, to, to, to the moon
Hey, booty
You know how to do it
You know how to rock it
Show me how to use it
Hey, booty
You know how to do it
You know how to rock it
Show me how to use it
Hey, booty
You know how to do it
You know how to rock it
Show me how to use it
Hey, booty
You know how to do it
You know how to rock it
Show me how to use it
Hey, booty
You know how to do it
You know how to rock it
To, to, to, to, to, to, to, to the moon
To the moon, to the moon
Come on and take me away
To, to, to, to the moon
To the moon, to the moon
Come on and take me away
To, to, to, to the moon
To the moon, to the moon
Come on and take me away
To, to, to, to the moon
To the moon, to the moon
Come on and take me away
To, to, to, to the moon
The lyrics of RuPaul's "Rock It" express the desire to escape reality and be taken away to the moon. The repeated refrain of "to the moon" emphasizes this theme and creates a dream-like atmosphere. The lyrics are addressed to a person referred to as "booty," who is celebrated for their ability to "do it" and "rock it." It is unclear what exactly "it" refers to, but it can be interpreted as a general sense of style and attitude.
RuPaul asks "booty" to "show me how to use it," which can be read as a request for guidance in mastering this elusive quality. This underscores the importance of confidence and self-expression, which are both emphasized by the song's upbeat and empowering tone. The repetition of the phrase "show me how" also suggests a desire to learn from someone who has already achieved success in this area, adding to the overall sense of admiration and respect.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rock It" celebrate individuality and encourage listeners to embrace their own unique style and personality. The reference to the moon adds a fantastical and escapist element to the song, suggesting that reaching for the stars and pursuing one's dreams is a key part of this process.
Line by Line Meaning
To, to, to, to, to, to, to, to the moon
Let's take our experiences to another level and reach for the stars
To, to, to, to the moon
Let's take our experiences to another level and reach for the stars
Hey, booty
Hey, person with a great sense of rhythm and movement
You know how to do it
You have a natural ability to dance and express yourself
You know how to rock it
You have a natural ability to dance and express yourself
Show me how to use it
Teach me your skills and abilities
To the moon, to the moon
Let's take our experiences to another level and reach for the stars
Come on and take me away
Let's escape the mundane and explore new heights
Lyrics Š Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RuPaul Andre Charles
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