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.
Snow Machine
Sharon Needles Lyrics
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I really wanna dance with you uh huh
I wanna pump with you oh yeah
I really wanna pump with you talk to you
Dance with you till the breaking dawn
Like a speed of light
Everything's gonna be alright
Gonna pump tonight woah oh oh oh oh
We're gonna pump it to the left
Like a snow machine
We're gonna pump it to the right
Like a snow machine
We're gonna pump it round and round
Like a snow machine
We're gonna pump it this party all night
Wooo ooh ooh wooo ooh ooh
Wooo ooh ooh uh huh
I wanna talk to you
I really wanna dance with you uh huh
I wanna pump with you oh yeah
I really wanna pump with you talk to you
Dance with you till the breaking dawn
Like a speed of light
Everything's gonna be alright
Gonna pump tonight woah oh oh oh oh
Snow machine
We're gonna pump it to the left
Like a snow machine
We're gonna pump it to the right
Like a snow machine
We're gonna pump it round and round
Like a snow machine
We're gonna pump it this party all night
Wooo ooh ooh wooo ooh ooh
Wooo ooh ooh uh huh
Hit the floor like a Snow machine
Pump it all night you know what I mean
Gotta get up gotta get down
Disco ball spins round and round
Round and round round and round
The Disco ball spins round and round
Round and round round and round
The Disco ball spins round and round
Woah oh oh oh oh snow machine
We're gonna pump it to the left
Like a snow machine
We're gonna pump it to the right
Like a snow machine
We're gonna pump it round and round
Like a snow machine
We're gonna pump it this party all night
Wooo ooh ooh wooo ooh ooh
Wooo ooh ooh uh huh
The lyrics to Sharon Needles's song "Snow Machine" convey a strong desire for connection and enjoyment on the dance floor. The repeated phrases "I wanna talk to you, I really wanna dance with you" and "I really wanna pump with you, talk to you, dance with you till the breaking dawn" emphasize the singer's longing for interaction and a shared experience. The mention of "speed of light" and the assurance that "everything's gonna be alright" suggests a feeling of liberation and escape through dancing and pumping.
The main theme of the song seems to revolve around the metaphorical concept of a "snow machine." The snow machine symbolizes the energy, excitement, and momentum that can be generated on the dance floor. The pumping and movement described in the lyrics mirror the action of a snow machine, creating a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere. The repeated exclamation of "wooo ooh ooh" and "uh huh" adds to the energetic and enthusiastic tone of the song.
Overall, "Snow Machine" by Sharon Needles celebrates the joy and freedom found in dancing, connecting with others, and letting go of inhibitions. It embraces the transformative power of music and the shared experience of a party atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna talk to you
I desire to have a conversation with you
I really wanna dance with you uh huh
I genuinely desire to dance with you, yes indeed
I wanna pump with you oh yeah
I yearn to engage in lively and energetic movements with you, oh yes
I really wanna pump with you talk to you
I truly want to engage in lively movements while conversing with you
Dance with you till the breaking dawn
Engage in rhythmic movements in your company until the sunlight begins to appear
Like a speed of light
As fast as the velocity of light
Everything's gonna be alright
Assurance that all will be well
Gonna pump tonight woah oh oh oh oh
We will lively move and shake during this evening, woah oh oh oh oh
Snow machine
Metaphorically comparing the energetic dancing to a machine that produces snow
We're gonna pump it to the left
We will energetically move to the side
Like a snow machine
Similar to the motions of a machine creating snow
We're gonna pump it to the right
We will energetically move to the opposite side
Like a snow machine
Similar to a machine producing snow
We're gonna pump it round and round
We will energetically move in a circular motion
Like a snow machine
Similarly to a machine creating snow
We're gonna pump it this party all night
We will lively move and shake throughout this whole party
Wooo ooh ooh wooo ooh ooh
Vocalizations expressing excitement and joy
Wooo ooh ooh uh huh
Vocalizations expressing excitement and agreement
Hit the floor like a Snow machine
Dance energetically on the dance floor resembling the movements of a snow machine
Pump it all night you know what I mean
Continue to energetically move and shake all night, you understand my intention
Gotta get up gotta get down
We must rise and then lower ourselves to the music
Disco ball spins round and round
A disco ball rotates in a circular motion
Round and round round and round
Continuously in a circular pattern
The Disco ball spins round and round
The disco ball rotates in a circular motion
Woah oh oh oh oh snow machine
Exclamation expressing excitement and joy towards the energetic dancing
We're gonna pump it to the left
We will energetically move to the side
Like a snow machine
Similar to the motions of a machine creating snow
We're gonna pump it to the right
We will energetically move to the opposite side
Like a snow machine
Similar to a machine producing snow
We're gonna pump it round and round
We will energetically move in a circular motion
Like a snow machine
Similarly to a machine creating snow
We're gonna pump it this party all night
We will lively move and shake throughout this whole party
Wooo ooh ooh wooo ooh ooh
Vocalizations expressing excitement and joy
Wooo ooh ooh uh huh
Vocalizations expressing excitement and agreement
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