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.
Throw Ya Hands Up
RuPaul Lyrics
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Bunny- "Now Ru…"
Ru- "Ooh girl!"
Bunny- "It's been along time since we've been together"
Ru- "That's right, Bunny. Let's get out there and let these children have it!"
Bunny- "Ok!"
Ru- "Cmon!"
Everybody!
Everybody!
[Everybody get wild!] {C'mon, whoo!}
Everybody!
Everybody!
[Everybody get wild!] {C'mon, whoo!}
{Gotta work it out}
Everybody!
{Gotta work, gotta work it out!}
Everybody!
{Gotta work it out}
Everybody!
{Gotta work, gotta work it out!}
Everybody!
{Gotta work, gotta work it out!}
Everybody!
{Gotta work, gotta work it out!}
Everybody!
{Gotta work it out}
{Every body get wild!}
Yo' man done did you wrong
So honey leave that mess at home
Call yo' girlfriends up
On the phone
[Hello?]
Time to dash, grab ya stash, get yo' party on
[Time] Time-time's a wastin'
[No mo'] Hesitatin'
You need a change of pace
And we're here to motivate cha'
For your information
Here's the situation
Never give up, never give up!
The groove is your salvation!
Throw your hands up
It's time to get down
Throw your hands up
It's time to get down
{C'mon, whoo!}
Throw your hands up
It's time to get down
{C'mon, whoo!}
Throw your hands up
It's time to get down
{C'mon, whoo!}
Throw your hands up {Gotta work it out!, gotta work...}
It's time to get down {…gotta work it out!}
{C'mon, whoo!}
Throw your hands up {Gotta work it out!, gotta work...}
It's time to get down {…gotta work it out!}
{C'mon, whoo!}
Throw your hands up {Gotta work it out!, gotta work...}
It's time to get down {…gotta work it out!}
{C'mon, whoo!}
Throw your hands up {Gotta work it out!, gotta...}
It's … {Everybody get wild!}
Every eye's on you,
Causin' a scandal with those moves
[You're givin' em] Legendary attitude,
Bottles poppin', cameras watchin',
Now pose for YouTube!
[Time] Time-time's a wastin'
[No mo'] Hesitatin'
You could use a change of pace
And we got the groove to motivate cha'
For your information
Here's the situation
Never give up, never give up!
The groove is your salvation! [Ooh!]
Throw your hands up
It's time to get down
Throw your hands up
It's time to get down
{C'mon, whoo!}
Throw your hands up
It's time to get down
{C'mon, whoo!}
Throw your hands up
It's time to get down
{C'mon, whoo!}
Throw your hands up {Gotta work it out!, gotta work...}
It's time to get down {…gotta work it out!}
{C'mon, whoo!}
Throw your hands up {Gotta work it out!, gotta work...}
It's time to get down {…gotta work it out!}
{C'mon, whoo!}
Throw your hands up {Gotta work it out!, gotta work...}
It's time to get down {…gotta work it out!}
{C'mon, whoo!}
Throw your hands up {Gotta work it out!, gotta...}
It's … {Everybody get wild!}
{C'mon, whoo!}
[We got the rhythm to make you move
Now let us see what you can do…]
We got the rhythm to make you move
Now let us see what you can do
We got the rhythm to make you move
Now let us see what you can do
We got the rhythm to make you move
Now let us see what you can do
We got the rhythm to make you move
Now let us see what you can do!
Throw your hands up {Gotta work it out!, gotta work...}
It's time to get down {…gotta work it out!}
{C'mon, whoo!}
Throw your hands up {Gotta work it out!, gotta work...}
It's time to get down {…gotta work it out!}
{C'mon, whoo!}
Throw your hands up {Gotta work it out!, gotta work...}
It's time to get down {…gotta work it out!}
{C'mon, whoo!}
Throw your hands up {Gotta work it out!, gottta...}
It's time to get down [A-everybody!]
[Throw your hands up, It's...] {Gotta work it out!, gotta work...}
[...time to get down ] {…gotta work it out!}
Everybody
{C'mon, whoo!}
[Throw your hands up, It's...] {Gotta work it out!, gotta work...}
[...time to get down ] {…gotta work it out!}
Everybody
{C'mon, whoo!}
Everybody
[Throw your hands up]
Everybody [It's…] {Gotta work it out!, gotta work...}
[...time to get down ]
Everybody
{…gotta work it out!}
Everybody
[Everybody get wild!]
{I'm telling' you!}
[Throw your hands up]
I'm talking to you...
[It's time to get down]
I'm talking to you!
[Throw your hands up]
I'm talking to you...
[It's time to get down]
I'm talking to you!
[Throw your hands up]
I'm talking to you, you, you...
[It's time to get down]
…you, you and you too
[It's time to get down]
Oh it's jumpin'!
Now get in the groove, yeah!
Now get in the groove, yeah yeah, yeah !
Now get in the groove, yeah yeah, yeah!
Now get in the groove!
Throw your hands up, It's time to get down !
Throw your hands up, It's time to get down !
Throw your hands up, It's time to get down !
Throw your hands up, It's time to get down !
The lyrics to RuPaul's song "Throw Ya Hands Up" are all about dancing, having a good time, and forgetting your troubles. The song begins with RuPaul and Bunny talking about how long it has been since they've been together, and how they're going to get out there and show everyone what they're made of. The chorus urges everyone to throw their hands up and get down, with the repeated refrain of "gotta work it out" encouraging listeners to let go of their problems and let the music take over.
The verses of the song continue this theme of dancing and having a good time, with lyrics about leaving your problems at home, calling up your girlfriends, and hitting the dance floor. The song's bridge emphasizes the message that the rhythm of the music can help you overcome your troubles, with the repeated encouragement to "never give up".
Overall, "Throw Ya Hands Up" is a high-energy dance song that encourages listeners to let go of their worries and get lost in the joy of movement and music. It's a song about coming together with friends and having a good time, with an infectious beat and an uplifting message.
Line by Line Meaning
C'mon, whoo!
Let's get pumped up and excited!
Now Ru…
Bunny is addressing RuPaul, getting ready to start the party.
Ooh girl!
RuPaul is excited and ready to party.
It's been a long time since we've been together
Bunny and RuPaul haven't seen each other in a while, but they're ready to party together now.
That's right, Bunny. Let's get out there and let these children have it!
RuPaul agrees with Bunny that it's time to start the party and have some fun.
Ok!
Bunny is ready to get started.
Everybody!
Everyone is invited to the party.
Everybody get wild!
Let's have some crazy fun partying!
Gotta work it out
It's time to get moving and dance!
Gotta work, gotta work it out!
We need to get our bodies moving and dancing!
Yo' man done did you wrong
If your partner has hurt you, leave those negative feelings at home.
So honey leave that mess at home
Don't bring any emotional baggage or negativity to the party.
Call yo' girlfriends up, On the phone [Hello?], Time to dash, grab ya stash, get yo' party on
Call your friends and let them know it's time to get ready and party!
Time's a wastin', Hesitatin'
No more waiting or hesitating, let's get this party started!
You need a change of pace, And we're here to motivate cha'
If you're feeling stuck, it's time to change things up and we're here to help motivate you to dance and have fun!
For your information, Here's the situation, Never give up, never give up!
No matter what the situation, don't give up! Keep pushing and dancing!
The groove is your salvation!
Dancing and partying can be a release and bring joy to your life.
Throw your hands up, It's time to get down
The party is starting and it's time to dance and have some fun!
Everybody get wild!
Let's get crazy and have some fun!
Every eye's on you, Causin' a scandal with those moves
All eyes are on you and your dancing is turning heads!
Legendary attitude, Bottles poppin', cameras watchin', Now pose for YouTube!
Your amazing attitude, partying, and dancing are so great they deserve to be on YouTube.
We got the rhythm to make you move
The music is so great that it'll make you start dancing!
Now let us see what you can do…
We want to see your best moves and you having as much fun as possible!
I'm telling' you!, I'm talking to you..., I'm talking to you, you, you...you, you and you too
RuPaul is encouraging and inviting everyone to dance and have fun, making sure no one is left out.
Oh it's jumpin'!
The party is really getting going and everyone is having a great time.
Now get in the groove!
It's time to get going and dance to the beat!
Contributed by Grayson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.