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.
Smile
RuPaul Lyrics
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Is your lips overdrawn?
'Cause the face is looking long like
Oh no, dark clouds be on ya
Face stuck looking like a picture of Melania
I see you woke up and chose violence
Did you hear that bitch?
And the police are looking for you
They saw what you did to the vibe
And said we're dealing with a homicide (oh my bad)
If that's your resting bitch face
It's truly a mistake, but (oh my bad)
But we're not doing this tonight
Simple advice, yeah, let me change your life
Smile, smile, smile
Fix your face, fix your life
You could start with a smile
Smile, smile, smile
Face legendary iconic
Throw a smile on it
(Tell me, tell me, tell me) tell me why and how you leave the house
With a frown up on your mouth
Stank face on you like you smelt something funny
When the attitude crummy make a bad bitch ugly
Stepping in the building lookin' like a villain
Tell me why you trippin', I ain't kidding
Bitch, you scaring all the children
We tryna vibe tonight, alright
Meanwhile, this child look like she died inside (oh my bad)
If that's your resting bitch face
It's truly a mistake, too bad (oh my bad)
'Cause we're not doing this tonight
Simple advice, yeah, let me change your life
Smile, smile, smile
Fix your face, fix your life
You could start with a smile
Smile, smile, smile
Face legendary iconic
Throw a smile on it
Fix your face, fix your life
You could start with a smile
Smile, smile, smile
Face legendary iconic
Throw a smile on it
In RuPaul's song "Smile," the lyrics address someone who appears to be in a negative or angry state of mind. The song starts by questioning what may be wrong, suggesting that the person's lips may be overdrawn, symbolically representing a facade or covering up of emotions. The comparison of their face to a "picture of Melania" implies a lack of genuine expression and perhaps a disconnection from one's true self.
The lyrics then suggest that the person woke up choosing violence, possibly referring to a confrontational attitude or disruptive behavior. The mention of a siren and police suggests that the consequences of their actions are catching up to them, contributing to a negative atmosphere or vibe. However, the song acknowledges that it may be a misunderstanding with the phrase "oh my bad," implying that the intention is not to attack but to provide guidance.
The chorus encourages the person to smile and fix their face, emphasizing the power of a positive expression in transforming their life. The repetition of the phrase "smile, smile, smile" reinforces the importance of adopting a more positive attitude. The lyrics continue to challenge the person's negative demeanor, suggesting that their frown and stank face can make even a bad bitch appear ugly. The mention of scaring children and looking like they died inside further emphasizes the detrimental impact of their negative energy.
Overall, the song carries a message of positivity, urging the individual to change their outlook by starting with a smile. It emphasizes the significance of facial expressions, encouraging the person to embrace a more legendary and iconic presence by simply throwing a smile on their face.
Line by Line Meaning
Hi hoe, what's wrong?
Greetings, my dear. Are you troubled or unhappy?
Is your lips overdrawn?
Are you exaggerating or amplifying your problems?
'Cause the face is looking long like
Because your facial expression appears sad and elongated
Oh no, dark clouds be on ya
Oh dear, it seems like you're surrounded by negativity
Face stuck looking like a picture of Melania
Your face is frozen in an expression resembling that of Melania in a photograph
I see you woke up and chose violence
I can tell you woke up with a confrontational attitude or intention
Did you hear that bitch?
Did you notice that unpleasant sound or remark?
I think it was a siren
I believe it may have been a warning or alarm
And the police are looking for you
Figuratively, your negative vibes have caught someone's attention and they're searching for the source
They saw what you did to the vibe
They witnessed the negative impact you had on the atmosphere or energy
And said we're dealing with a homicide (oh my bad)
They humorously compared your behavior to a murder investigation, as a playful exaggeration
If that's your resting bitch face
If that's your default facial expression that appears displeased or unfriendly
It's truly a mistake, but (oh my bad)
It's an unfortunate misunderstanding, although I apologize for my earlier comment
But we're not doing this tonight
However, we don't intend to engage in negativity or argumentation tonight
Simple advice, yeah, let me change your life
Allow me to offer you some straightforward guidance that can positively transform your outlook
Smile, smile, smile
Express happiness and joy through your smile
Fix your face, fix your life
Improve your facial expression as a gateway to improving your overall life
You could start with a smile
Begin by embracing a smile as a positive start
Tell me why and how you leave the house
Share with me the reasons and methods by which you choose to venture out
With a frown up on your mouth
Wearing an unhappy or displeased expression on your face
Stank face on you like you smelt something funny
Your facial expression looks disdainful, as if you've detected something amusingly unpleasant
When the attitude crummy make a bad bitch ugly
A negative attitude can detract from even the most attractive person's appearance
Stepping in the building lookin' like a villain
Entering a place with an intimidating or threatening appearance
Tell me why you trippin', I ain't kidding
Inform me of why you're so agitated or upset, I assure you I'm not joking
Bitch, you scaring all the children
You're frightening all the young ones, my dear
We tryna vibe tonight, alright
We're aiming to create a harmonious and enjoyable atmosphere tonight, you know
Meanwhile, this child look like she died inside (oh my bad)
On the other hand, this poor individual appears emotionally distressed or hollow, sorry for the earlier comment
Too bad (oh my bad)
Unfortunate circumstance, again my apologies
'Cause we're not doing this tonight
Because we've decided against engaging in negativity or confrontation tonight
Fix your face, fix your life
Improve your facial expression as a method to improve your overall life
You could start with a smile
Embark on a positive path by choosing to wear a smile
Face legendary iconic
Your face possesses qualities that are revered and symbolic
Throw a smile on it
Adorn your face with a smile as an adornment or enhancement
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Rupaul Charles, Frederick Minano
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Paul 4.0
whoever gave Ru’s producer the link to SOPHIE’s Splice Sample Pack is not seeing the gates of heaven
BrianSuxx
☠️☠️☠️
j d
It’s her hyper pop era lmao
Neshto si
Gurl where were u ?
AE
OMFGGGGG
Christian Herrera
LMAO YES
Teddy TeTé
She really said: 'that's what the kids are listening nowadays' lmao
rodri loves music
@mrlego611 some parts are good, but overall the song is a hot mess
mrlego611
@PandaHannah Vlogs No it’s not lmao
Weronika
she said I KNOW WHAT THE GAYS WANT, and in fact she didnt knew