In RuPaul’s 'Supermodel (
You Better Work)', the words ‘Sashay, Shantay’ are said in one sentence and could actually be french for ‘Know how to sing’ i.e. ‘Sachez
chanter’
'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 chanté, tu restes.'
Chanté/ chanter is pronounced 'Shantay' in french.
'Shantay, you stay.
Sashay, away.' 'Work, Sashay, Shantay' -
Supermodel (
You Better Work)