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.
Step It Up
RuPaul Lyrics
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Go freaky
Boom-shang-a-lang work that thang!
Step to the beat, to the beat
Go freaky
Boom-shang-a-lang work that thang!
Step to the beat, to the beat
Go freaky
Step to the beat, to the beat
Go freaky
Boom-shang-a-lang work that thang!
Alright now!
All you biological females, who used to have the upper hand
It ain't like that no more honey it's a got real tough up in here
You got your trisexual
You got your bisexual
You got your inner sexual
Girl you have to step your pussy up!
If you're trying to be somebody
Girl you better step it up!
If you're trying to be somebody
Girl you better step it up!
If you're trying to be somebody
Girl you better step it up!
If you're trying to be somebody
Girl you better step it up, girl step it up!
Step it up!
Step it up!
You better sex it up, walk that thang!
Step
Step it up!
Step
Step it up!
Step it up!
You better sex it up, walk that thang!
Step
Step it up!
Step
Step it up!
And she come out there wearings some 300 dollar boots
Yeah girl!
All you biological females out there
It ain't same as it used to be
You ain't got the upper hand
Uh-uh
Look Here!
You got your trisexual
You got your inner sexual
You got your intellectual sexual
Girl you goin' have to step your pussy up!
WOW!
If you ain't goin' step inside this
Then you'd better drop a sign, then!
If you ain't goin' step inside this
Then you'd better drop a sign, then!
If you ain't goin' step inside this
Then you'd better drop a sign, then!
If you ain't goin' step inside this
Then you'd better drop a sign, then!
Girl you have to step your pussy up!
You better sex it up, walk that thang!
Step it up
You better sex it up, walk that thang!
If you're trying to be somebody
Girl you better step it up!
If you're trying to be somebody
Girl you better step it up!
If you're trying to be somebody
Girl you better step it up!
If you're trying to be somebody
Girl you better step it up, girl step it up!
Go step it up!
Girl you have to step your pussy up!
RuPaul's song Step It Up is all about empowering oneself to succeed in life. The lyrics urge the listener to step to the beat and work that thang, encouraging them to embrace their sexuality and confidently pursue their goals. The song is particularly directed towards women, addressing them as biological females and acknowledging that the world has changed, and they need to step up their game.
The lyrics are a call to action, asking the listener to become somebody, urging them not to miss out on the opportunities available to them. The song stresses the importance of embracing one's sexuality and displaying it confidently, walking that thang, and sexing it up. The lyrics also mention various types of sexuality, including trisexual, bisexual, and intellectual sexual, further emphasizing the idea of embracing one's individuality and not being afraid to express it.
Overall, "Step It Up" is a confident and empowering anthem urging listeners to take charge of their lives, embrace their sexuality, and step up their game to become somebody.
Line by Line Meaning
Step to the beat, to the beat
Go freaky
Boom-shang-a-lang work that thang!
Move your body to the rhythm of the music and dance in a wild and crazy way to express yourself and have fun!
All you biological females, who used to have the upper hand
It ain't like that no more honey it's a got real tough up in here
You got your trisexual
You got your bisexual
You got your inner sexual
Girl you have to step your pussy up!
Ladies, times have changed and there are now many different types of sexuality out there. If you want to stand out and succeed, you need to step up your game and be confident in who you are and what you have to offer.
If you're trying to be somebody
Girl you better step it up!
If you want to be successful and achieve your goals, you need to work hard, be confident, and put your best foot forward.
And she come out there wearings some 300 dollar boots
Yeah girl!
There's nothing wrong with wanting to look and feel your best, so go ahead and treat yourself to nice things if that's what makes you feel good.
If you ain't goin' step inside this
Then you'd better drop a sign, then!
If you're not willing to give it your all and put in the effort to succeed, then you might as well quit now.
You better sex it up, walk that thang!
Step it up
You better sex it up, walk that thang!
Embrace your sexuality and express yourself boldly and confidently, both in your physical movements and in your daily life.
Go step it up!
Girl you have to step your pussy up!
Don't be afraid to take risks, try new things, and push yourself to be better. Confidence is key!
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