In RuPaulâs 'Supermodel (
You Better Work)', the words âSashay, Shantayâ are said in one sentence and could actually be french for âKnow how to singâ i.e. âSachez
chanterâ
'Shantay, you stay' is used when a queen keeps her place in the race after
Lipsyncing for her life. It could be argued that this could mean : 'You sang well, you stay.' In french : 'Tu as bien chantĂŠ, tu restes.'
ChantĂŠ/ chanter is pronounced 'Shantay' in french.
'Shantay, you stay.
Sashay, away.' 'Work, Sashay, Shantay' -
Supermodel (
You Better Work)