Needles was born Aaron Coady on November 28, 1981 in Newton, Iowa. He has been candid in discussing his childhood years growing up in Iowa as a difficult time when he faced anti-gay and anti-"outsider" harassment, which prompted his to drop out of school before he could complete his high school education. In 2004, Needles moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he began working as a professional drag performer in nightclubs and various other venues with the drag troupe "the Haus of Haunt", which Needles describes as "one punk rock, messy mash up of very talented, fucked up weirdos."
In November 2011, it was announced that Needles had been selected to compete as a contestant on the fourth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. The series premiered on January 30, 2012, and Needles was an instant stand-out for his "ghoulish" fashion sense and unconventional make-up choices. On the night of the premiere episode, Entertainment Weekly columnist Tanner Stransky hailed Needles' macabre style as "drop dead genius" and rhetorically asked "Is Sharon Needles the most 'sickening' (a drag term for 'fabulous') contestant ever?"
In a departure from previous seasons of Drag Race, where rumors of previous winners had leaked before the final episodes could air, the decision was made not to pre-tape the finale episode announcing the season's winner. Instead, RuPaul decided to give fans an opportunity to voice their opinions as to who should win before taping of the final episode on April 25, 2012. For the taping, three outcomes were filmed announcing each of the "final 3" as the winner, with the true outcome only known to RuPaul and a select few involved in the editing.The finale episode aired on April 30, 2012, when it was announced that Needles had been crowned "America's Next Drag Superstar".
In June 2012, Needles won the Facebook vote to appear as a contestant on RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race, but declined, as the reigning champion, to participate in the competition.[16] He also confirmed that his replacement in the competition would be fellow RuPaul's Drag U professor and the runner-up in the Facebook voting, Pandora Boxx.
Needles became a horror host in October 2012 when he began presenting horror and suspense films airing on the Logo network under the series title Fearce!
In April 2013, Needles was featured on the single "RuPaulogize," from Willam Belli's debut album The Wreckoning.
In October 2012, Needles became the face of an advertising campaign by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals promoting vegetarianism, appearing on billboards throughout the United States.
Needles lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Needles had a 4 year relationship with fellow RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Alaska Thunderfuck; they broke up in 2013.
Dracula
Sharon Needles Lyrics
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So strange, so new
Me and you
In this body bag build for two
I may be walking into the unknown
But at least with you I am not alone
You are the King of the castle
Hearin' death rattle
You know what I mean
Your tongue as a sharp as a widow's peak
You're going in deep
A taste of your lips
And I am paralyzed
You're casting your spell
And I am hypnotized
You're a hellhound coming for me
Treat me like a piece of meat
Once bitten, twice shy
Be my Bela Lugosi
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
You're my Draculalalalala
Impale by the kiss of death
Our first Ah was my last breath
Set in stone under your control
I almost think I have a soul
You are the king of the castle
Insatiable fiend
Hearin' death rattle
You know what I mean
Your tongue as a sharp as a widow's peak
You're going in deep
Forever young
Forever night
Rebel of dawn
Come take a bite
You're a hellhound coming for me
Treat me like a piece of meat
Once bitten, twice shy
Be my Bela Lugosi
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
You're my Draculalalalala
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
You're my Draculalalalala
In this song, Sharon Needles sings about her love for Dracula, or rather, her love for being a part of the vampire world. She describes the forbidden love between her and Dracula as "midnight love," something strange and new to her. The body bag is a metaphor for her willingness to completely surrender herself to Dracula, knowing full well that being a vampire is a dangerous, life-altering choice. She admits to walking into the unknown, but at least she's not alone because she has Dracula.
The chorus of the song is a repeated chant of "Dra-Cu-La," which serves to reinforce the song's underlying theme of Needles' desire to be part of the vampire world. She wants to be bitten and turned into a vampire by Dracula so that they can be together forever. She even references Bela Lugosi, the actor who played Dracula in the 1931 film.
The lyrics of the song give a nod to the stereotypes and folklore surrounding the vampire legend, such as the references to Dracula's insatiable appetite and sharp tongue. The song also explores the darker side of love, as Needles describes being "impaled by the kiss of death" and the idea of being under Dracula's control, almost losing her soul.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight love
This is a strange and unfamiliar feeling of love that only appears at midnight
So strange, so new
This love is unusual and unlike any other that has been experienced before
Me and you
Together, we are experiencing this new and strange love
In this body bag build for two
We are so connected, it's as if we were made for each other and placed together in a body bag
I may be walking into the unknown
There is uncertainty and risk involved in pursuing this type of love
But at least with you I am not alone
Despite the unknown, being with you gives me comfort and stability
You are the King of the castle
You are in control and powerful in this relationship
Insatiable fiend
You have an unquenchable desire for me
Hearin' death rattle
You are aware of the danger and potential for harm in this love
You know what I mean
You understand the risks and are willing to take them
Your tongue as a sharp as a widow's peak
Your words are biting and sharp
You're going in deep
You are fully committed and invested in this relationship
A taste of your lips
Your kiss is intoxicating
And I am paralyzed
Your kiss has rendered me unable to move or make decisions
You're casting your spell
You have control over me through this love
And I am hypnotized
I am under the influence of your love and cannot resist its power
You're a hellhound coming for me
You are fierce and relentless in your pursuit of me
Treat me like a piece of meat
You are objectifying me and treating me like a commodity
Once bitten, twice shy
I have been hurt before in love and am now cautious about getting hurt again
Be my Bela Lugosi
Be my seductive vampire
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
Repeating the name of Bela Lugosi's famous character, Dracula
You're my Draculalalalala
You are the embodiment of the seductive, dangerous vampire I desire
Impale by the kiss of death
Your kiss has the potential to harm or destroy me
Our first Ah was my last breath
Our first kiss was so intense it took my breath away
Set in stone under your control
I am firmly under your control and influence
I almost think I have a soul
I thought I was soulless until I met you and fell in love
Forever young
Our love will stay fresh and vibrant, never growing old
Forever night
Our love takes place in the darkness, away from prying eyes
Rebel of dawn
Our love opposes societal norms, breaking free from traditional relationships
Come take a bite
Come and seize the opportunity to experience our unique love
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
Repeating the name of Bela Lugosi's famous character, Dracula
You're my Draculalalalala
You are the embodiment of the seductive, dangerous vampire I desire
Contributed by Hailey N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@endlessstars4013
Midnight love
So strange, so new
Me and you
In this body bag build for two
I may be walking into the unknown
But at least with you I am not alone
You are the King of the castle
Insatiable fiend
Hearin' death rattle
You know what I mean
Your tongue as a sharp as a widow's peak
You're going in deep
A taste of your lips
And I am paralyzed
You're casting your spell
And I am hypnotized
You're a hellhound coming for me
Treat me like a piece of meat
Once bitten, twice shy
Be my Bela Lugosi
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
You're my Draculalalalala
Impale by the kiss of death
Our first Ah was my last breath
Set in stone under your control
I almost think I have a soul
You are the king of the castle
Insatiable fiend
Hearin' death rattle
You know what I mean
Your tongue as a sharp as a widow's peak
You're going in deep
Forever young
Forever night
Rebel of dawn
Come take a bite
You're a hellhound coming for me
Treat me like a piece of meat
Once bitten, twice shy
Be my Bela Lugosi
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
You're my Draculalalalala
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
You're my Draculalalalala
@lesang243
LYRICS Dracula
Midnight love
So strange, so new
Me and you
In this body bag build for two
I may be walking into the unknown
But at least with you I am not alone
You are the King of the castle
Insatiable fiend
Hearin' death rattle
You know what I mean
Your tongue as a sharp as a widow's peak
You're going in deep
A taste of your lips
And I am paralyzed
You're casting your spell
And I am hypnotized
You're a hellhound coming for me
Treat me like a piece of meat
Once bitten, twice shy
Be my Bela Lugosi
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
Dra-Cu-La (la-la-la)
You're my Draculalalalala
Impale by the kiss of death
Our first Ah was my last breath
Set in stone under your control
I almost think I have a soul
You are the king of the castle
Insatiable fiend
Hearin' death rattle
You know…
@wackity.7879
I'm disappointed Sharon doesn't get more views. Her stuff is always creative and full of horror references while still being campy. I haven't seen any Drag racer yet to be as unique as Sharon
@austinseymour8953
Manila Luzon
@wackity.7879
Austin Seymour another great queen. But isn't really unique
@austinseymour8953
Says You
@wackity.7879
Austin Seymour well honey I did just say it.
@austinseymour8953
Well "Honey" Everyone Is Unique...
@whereeverthesunsets
I love Sharon so much, her music is so different from the other basic drag queens. Considering the gay community is filled with sassy flamboyant people, Sharon represents them but most importantly the club kids/outsiders/outcasts/the freaks/ weirdos etc . Sharon Needles fucking slayed the living shit out of me .
@poornadc4095
This was actually good. Not ironic good, or parody good but actually really good. Like a proper singer with a record label good.
@cassstorm1003
Its a fascinating turn for me. The aesthetic is Sharon very much. But as soon as the singing began I could only think "This sounds more like Aaron singing rather than Sharon" which I honestly enjoy, Aarons voice fits this song perfectly while you can still hear the Sharon in there and it blends well. I also really enjoy the homages. Honestly one of the best Nosferatu costumes I've seen.
@NikaTedder
You basically put into words my exact thoughts as well.