STAYAWAY - Recorded at Electric Lady Studios by MUNA ft. Utica Queen.

“STAYAWAY - Recorded at Electric Lady Studios” by MUNA ft. Utica Queen.
Gown design, construction & details by Utica.
Stitching and construction collaboration by @joshuanapontedesigns, @drapingwithdombi, and @kiahcorrin.
Installation art by @hotxtea and I!
Special thanks to these amazing photo humans @trevorbeatyphoto and @ericmagnussen.
Photo assist: @liamjamesphoto, @philolmstead
Director: LJ Johnson
DP: Kellen Witschen
EP: Pat Shelton
Line Producer: Eric Weiher
Colorist: Chaddix Malchow
Gaffer: Tyler Thomas
1st AC: Hannah Germaine
Editor: Justin Malecha
PA: Zoe Esser
Special thanks to Current Resident and Cinequipt for the space and the lights!
I couldn’t ask for a better team❤️
#drag #rupaulsdragraceseason13 #finale #sparkles #heart #nightsky #uticaqueen #fashion #art

[@clarencecrush5578]

I NEED UTICA IN NIGHTGOWS WITH SASHA VELOUR!

[@matkorom6623]

YES YES AND YES!

[@michaelanthony4356]

My 2 fav. Ru gurls ♡

[@Skyizthelimit]

YES!!!!!!!

[@Tracydot3]

They look like twins out of drag.

[@EhmegerdUsernerm]

YES

[@freyjr5904]

can y'all believe she's the goofiest one in her season ??? her versatility is astonishing. i cannot wait to see more of her content and creativity

[@IzaiahKelly]

Like the emotion in her eyes alone ! I’m on the verge of tears saying “ who hurt you ?”

[@user-bo8of5mb2j]

Yeah! Shes only 25!!!

[@Dragondude2525]

Only thing she can’t do is roast. But I feel it’s a fair trade. She’s amazing at what she does.

[@hobocode]

sometimes there's a thin line between comedy and tragedy sometimes. you need to be sensitive to be able to read a room and tell a joke that will land with your audience. plus, making someone laugh can be a way to stay safe in a hostile environment. so, often, comedians will have very deep and sensitive souls. I think of Robin Williams. nothing is universal. but it's not uncommon to have sadness and an ability/need for laughter to go hand in hand in a person.

[@UmbraEve]

I had never seen Utica before drag race and stuff like this is why she's already my new favorite.

[@julz3tt3]

Yes. ❤️💕❤️💕⭐👑

[@kenaihall9520]

everyone who's here for Utica is loving your comment ♥️

[@SunnySixStreet]

That's on periodt. She's such a fashion inspiration😭👌

[@deivid3414]

- Don't touch, it's art.

[@lune78]

Calling Utica a fashion queen almost feels reductive. She's more than just fashioin, she's pure ART.

[@williamthompson8561]

Fashioin

[@juliansmith4987]

@@williamthompson8561 art

[@Dragondude2525]

All of that and more

[@novemberrose3758]

Our favourite art impersonator…

[@AnthonyVai]

She’s in the same realm of Sasha Velour, she just art…… that’s all

[@antineamocenigo4590]

When drag is not just drag, it becomes pure art.

[@DeVill3007]

Utica is an artist. She understands silhouette, emotion and concept. I would be shocked if she isn't called for AS7.

[@poisonmetamorpho3767]

In my opinion, I hope it takes time and takes time so that it has a great evolution and takes the crown that I would not mind seeing it at all stars 7

[@chenfang3080]

Drag race does not fit her. She can reach higher, she got the stuff 👍

[@lemonade_playzzzzz]

there are rumors shes gonna be on as7!!! hope their true

[@johanvajse8410]

well considering the premise of AS7, it isn't that shocking now

[@DeVill3007]

@@johanvajse8410 fair. ⚖ lol 😊

[@andimanila]

Strip away everything else, the lipsync alone was technical perfection. You could almost swear she was singing. Add the concept, the fashion, all the lighting, etc and this became transcendent. Bravo, Utica and the team who worked on this vid with you.

[@kerukei1]

I showed this to my husband and he was convinced she was singing the song. I had to remind him that Utica does not have a higher range voice like that. We both watched the season together and I guess through her performance he forgot that Utica cannot actually sing like that simply based on how real her lip sync looked. I agree completely; Technical Perfection.

[@jackbryan7823]

Utica is the embodiment of pure artistry. 😍😍😍 Everything pulled from Utica’s brain and crafted by her hands should be put in museums and studied at universities! Season 13 may be over, but we’re Utica fans forever! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@adamhand7119]

Yes, all of this

[@knightslion]

Proof, you don't need the crown to be the QUEEN!

[@kerukei1]

Precisely.

[@user-bo8of5mb2j]

As the light turns red(keep the lights on) strings become invisible(so that she wont think about him) What a genius choice

[@unnaturalstate6444]

Utica's artistry is phenomenal and intentional. This gown with constellations of stars like a galaxy reads like a symbol of all the possibilities contained within a person. So much potential. Those strings around her at the end and connecting to the heart read like strings continually attaching the galactic body to a relationship they know is bad for them. But it's hard to stay away, so those strings are like a cage in the one scene, attached to the heart and running out to the other person in other scenes. And in that final scene, the strings are falling slowly only to rise back up. This feels like a comment on how these connections to even the wrong people are in flux. They rise and fall in intensity. So much respect for UTICA.

[@FallingPoets]

“Losing too is still ours; and even forgetting still has a shape in the kingdom of transformation. When something's let go of, it circles; and though we are rarely the center of the circle, it draws around us its unbroken, marvelous curve.”

[@darcmoon9096]

This song in Acoustic sounds... so much more painfully raw and beautiful. Really pulls out the lyrics in a very powerful light.

[@alien8527]

Entering the werkroom with a strawberry and ending the rpdr journey with a GALAXY !!?! ✨✨ mama this is ART Thank you so much for this art piece 💖 Besides, the cinematography, the framing, the lighting AWWWW BEAUTIFUL, as a designer this is a textbook material

[@reijenyusoff5333]

At 2:18 I really thought Utica was singing. Ahhh I love our lipsync assassin

[@Gabriel-qu5fb]

ikr its so gooood

[@househeadericmdhousehead9118]

Utica Queen was so underappreciated by the judges. She could easily have made top four. I love her.

[@thezedena3378]

Right, if only they saved the double elimination :(

[@rebeccamoraes4323]

This had me at the edge of my f*cking seat like WOW MISS UTIVACA SERVING THE CHILDREN

[@giggles7179]

There is so much reminiscent of Sasha Velour in Utica; she'd be perfect for NightGowns. As another Midwest queen from a small town, it's always a huge win to see someone so brilliantly artistic find their moment, seize it, and actually watch others fall in love with them.

[@louiseberon8585]

I love MUNA. And learning about this collab... man.

[@venithy5749]

I feel so much for Utica and her weirdness, it's pure art. What i love the most about her craft is that it has meaning behind it, like everything should!! I wanted so bad to be there on rupaul and give Utica a hug, but I'm like 5'5'' tall and someone will break something in a hug attempt like that 😳🤡😂

[@julianaragan7955]

We need a collaboration of Utica, Sasha, and Jinkx. They are the best!

[@juliareck6650]

I'm listening to this song on repeat. This is beautiful and the feeling is so intense. Utica, you are a piece of art. Please keep doing what you are doing

[@marceloacuna7339]

this has to be my 200th time, this version and the video are just amazing.

[@brepierce1795]

Words cannot explain how much your art means to us Utica. You are so beautiful and talented

[@jackwraith1349]

Please upload more I love you

[@kamiltarnawczyk]

My favorite drag artist, bar none.

[@razrv3lc]

This is easily one of the best things I’ve seen from a Drag Race queen. She’s got to be on All Stars eventually. I just hope she doesn’t get put on it with a huge fan favorite so she can actually have a chance at the crown based on performance rather than number of followers on social media.

[@samuellefaye1019]

Please tell me that the tightening of the strings is to represent the distress of your heart and its strings from having and then loosing love, and the turmoil of it all. And when the song seems to pan out the strings and you heart begin to loosen again begin to set and begin to heal. I love this so much. Truly an inspiration.

[@SnookRS]

so inspirational aaaaah Uticaaa

[@lolarosa2295]

High fashion, High art, and pure SOUL. I knew Utica was capable of such artistry away from the show... and her art is on full display in this video. Magnificent!

[@karmasabhenvy4226]

UTICA THAT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL!!! i nearly cried it was so moving...😭😭😭

[@vitriolvic1808]

U are adorable

[@karmasabhenvy4226]

@@vitriolvic1808 thanks, i think...

[@vitriolvic1808]

@@karmasabhenvy4226 😉

[@karmasabhenvy4226]

@@vitriolvic1808 😍😍 lol 😉 back at ya

[@karmasabhenvy4226]

@@vitriolvic1808 u just gave me the first compliment i have ever recieved, thereby breaking my first compliment on youtube cherry so lucky you lol

[@togomoose]

When the video came out and ya had comments turned off, was like DAMN I cant say nice things, but ya got it up now soo nice Feck may have been cryin, beautiful video hun

[@Theye101499]

This is personally my favorite look of season 13. It's a crime it didn't get to touch the finale stage.

[@phoenixrising7777]

You are amazing Utica!! Be your lovable kooky amazing self and pay them haters no mine. ❤️❤️ Can’t wait to see more amazing content from you!!!

[@Gabriel-qu5fb]

a year has passed and I still comeback to this video and performance of utica.... she is such an amazing performer and her creativity in her looks is just out of this world

[@imnotgabriel]

This deserves more views.

[@oliviakingston7]

this is the fiercest crossover ever???? utica + muna and STAYAWAY ELECTRIC LADY STUDIOS NONETHELESS??

[@neko-xu1dp]

My interpretation about this is Utica was so sad about the things that happened to the show. We love you QUEEN!

[@julz3tt3]

I got that too. Stay away from the toxicity of the show

[@phoenixrising7777]

Same with her “reunion” performance. They did her so dirty and I’m fuming.

[@tathei2065]

As soon as i watched the promo she was my queen then i loved Denali and Symone cause it is impossible not to but Utica Queen is a queen in my heart she is everything !!

[@turtlegeneral]

OMG JUST ABOUT TO SEARCH FOR STAYAWAY THEN I SEE THIS 😍😍😍😍

[@schae1298]

I have no words or conclusive thoughts to interpret this masterpiece, Utica brought this song to another plane and I'm still so captivated!!

[@rlynn6658]

that was beautiful. The heartstrings imagery was just perfect for this song. Such a gorgeous interpretation

[@piotrsoltys]

This is absolutely stunning ❤ You're such an artist!!

[@LaughWithMeh]

I love how the cinch and the base makes her look tied down. Held back by pain and fear and regret. Stuck in a horrible place, for fear of her pain repeating. Staying in this pool of hurt beauty till she can heal enough to live her life again.

[@jmooreman27]

"Stayaway" If I see my old friends, we'll go out dancing If we go out dancing, then we'll go to the bar If we go to the bar, then there's gonna be drinking If I drink, I wanna see where you are So I don't see my old friends, I don't go dancing I don't do most things I used to do Actually, now that I'm thinking about it I did most things to get to you No one ever told me leaving was the easy part I gotta stay away Leaving you was easy, now I gotta do what's hard I gotta stay away Stay away, stay, stay away Stay away, stay, stay away If I go driving, then I'll put on music If I put on music, then I'll play your song If I play your song, then I think I'll lose it End up pulled up at the front of your lawn So I don't go driving, no, I just stay in I don't do most things I used to do 'Cause every moment is a fork in the road And all my roads lead back to you (You, you, you) No one ever told me leaving was the easy part I gotta stay away Leaving you was easy, now I gotta do what's hard I gotta stay away Stay away, stay, stay away Stay away, stay, stay away If I turn off the light, then I might start thinking If I start thinking, I'll think of the time when You said that you love me, you said I was perfect You said you were sorry, you said you were selfish If I don't stop it, before I know it All the bad things never happened You never lied or treated me bad and If you did, then you'll wish you hadn't Start believing you were right and I was being too dramatic So I gotta leave the light on for tonight Just so I can stay away No one ever told me leaving was the easy part I gotta stay away Leaving you was easy, now I gotta do what's hard I gotta stay away Any little misstep, I'll be at your doorstep Talking 'bout forgiveness, giving you my heart back Just so you can break it one more time before I say I gotta stay away Stay away, stay, stay away Stay away, stay, stay away Stay away, stay away Stay away, stay, stay away

[@tessacampbell5113]

If you have an opportunity to do drag race again utica please do it girl xx

[@helenspeck1809]

Amazing version of this song n Eutica is so beautiful, she melts my heart.❤️

[@jawilliam16]

i see her as one of an all-stars winner for sure

[@fatboy462]

Emotion. Beauty. Drama. Art.

[@aaronlockett9114]

5th time watching 🥶 Chills every time

[@kerukei1]

This song and performance are officially my favorite. I will be coming back probably everyday. I get chills every single time.

[@elijamjar._.717]

Okay but the amount of poses in this like she is serving art and I am so proud of her for this I love it when she is on the floor, honestly it looks so mesmerising like she’s drowning in her inky dress like the witch of the west And the red on black, just everything about this performance is pure artistry

[@diblasio1461]

UticART, the true winner.

[@kamriesan]

I love you! I went through a rough break up. I don’t know why, but your light presence in RPDR comforted me a lot. I was so enthralled by your work and art in the stage and challenges. Seeing you lip sync is also out of this world. Just wanna let you know you successfully achieved your goal of making people happy! ❤

[@JasmineIllyaa]

MUNA???!!! FOR REAL MUNA FT UTICA QUEEN????!!!!! My life is now complete!

[@enzotabu9582]

It just feels like the video, the outfit, the music, ans her facial expressions go in harmony towards conveying this deep emotion. It feels like pure sadness and love dispair. Such a strong piece of art there.. Almost to good at what it does not to make me feel the grief of a thousands relationships when I listen to it. You got me girls 😅 I felt your art.

[@PerfectMalfunction]

Absolutely captivating, Utica. So much love and heart went into this, I adore it ❤ just stunning. I'm running out of adjectives!!!

[@mikemiguel2974]

That is A R T! It belongs in a contemporary art museum. Wow!

[@nayaavon5605]

Love you Utica ❤

[@deivid3414]

- SERVIU HORRORES, aff performance impecável😭💙

[@faizalstalin]

Wow. Absolutely gorgeous. What a visual treat. Thank you

[@iseejewelz3874]

WOOOOOOOOOW WOW WOW

[@user-lw6zr7jb9j]

Utica is one of my favorite queens❤

[@mz2606]

can't wait for her to show up on All Stars

[@noaboaoa]

Stunning!

[@diegodurangonzales2475]

[Verse 1] If I see my old friends, we'll go out dancing If we go out dancing, then we’ll go to the bar If we go to the bar, then there's gonna be drinking If I drink, I wanna see where you are So I don't see my old friends, I don’t go dancing I don't do most things I used to do Actually, now that I'm thinking about it I did most things to get to you [Chorus] No one ever told me leaving was the easy part I gotta stay away Leaving you was easy, now I gotta do what's hard I gotta stay away [Post-Chorus] Stay away, stay stay away Stay away, stay stay away [Verse 2] If I go driving then I'll put on music If I put on music then I'll play your song If I play your song then I think I'll lose it End up balled up at the front of your lawn So I don't go driving, no, I just stay in I don’t do most things I used to do ’Cause every moment is a fork in the road And all my roads lead back to you (You, you) [Chorus] No one ever told me leaving was the easy part I gotta stay away Leaving you was easy, now I gotta do what's hard I gotta stay away [Post-Chorus] Stay away, stay stay away Stay away, stay stay away [Bridge] If I turn off the light then I might start thinking If I start thinking, I’ll think of the time when You said that you loved me, you said I was perfect You said you were sorry, you said you were selfish If I don't stop it, before I know it All the bad things never happened You never lied or treated me bad and If you leave then you'll wish you hadn't Start believing you were right and I was being too dramatic So I gotta leave the light on For tonight Just so I can stay [Chorus] No one ever told me leaving was the easy part I gotta stay away Leaving you was easy, now I gotta do what’s hard I gotta stay away Any little misstep I'll be at your doorstep Talking 'bout forgiveness Giving you my heart back Just so you can break it One more time before I say I gotta stay away [Outro] Stay away, stay stay away Stay away, stay stay away Stay away, stay stay away Stay away, stay stay away

[@celestus87]

This is phenomenal.

[@terracotta5153]

This song HURT. Oh my goodness. I am laying in bed, 3AM in my feelings. Love you Utica Queen.

[@heatherbathgate3849]

Everything I could have ever dreamed of just happened before my eyes. You are truly one of a kind❤️

[@hobocode]

how does this piece of art not have millions of views? I'm very surprised

[@gustavohirsh814]

You're perfect, this performance is everything i needed, so many emotions, i relate to the lyrics and the emotions expressed through your faces so much.... this is just perfection and got me in tears... i love you so much Utica

[@distantflickering]

Thank you Utica for not only for doing this beautiful art peice and looking stunning, but for opening my ears up to this band. This song is amazing, in both versions and the rest of Munas discography is so good.

[@ursacor]

Magical, astounding, beautiful

[@natashadixon8470]

it's like annie lennox and art had a love child and named them Utica

[@alessaleatoria]

You had everything to be America Next Drag. I Love You Queen

[@clolton]

you fucking SHINE in these videos!!! your finale emotional scissors was the best part of the night!!!

[@Anne-ru5pu]

My favorite Utica!! Love your hard work.

[@erichofferber1399]

Love you, miss you! Minneapolis isn't the same without you!!!

[@joshplunkett2932]

PURE ART! ❤❤❤

[@petermorton5950]

Those lyrics and her emotions! I feel very attacked!!

[@moonstone2794]

Utica you are incredible thank you for inspiring so many

[@Patrickenri]

Utica, shantay you Stay(away). This was so mesmerizing to watch! ❤️

[@jujubeeanchortv462]

This song is EVERYTHING...absolutely needed this...your voice is radiating threw my entire house! I F&*king LOVE YOU!⚓💜💋

[@stephenn8366]

DRAG AT ITS FINEST ❤

[@jh1958txstate]

that was AWESOME

[@Tomi-kd5rr]

the vibes this gives are so immaculate pure artistry

[@cooterryder]

Keep coming back babes this is breathtaking and needs to be seen all around!!

[@Jeannette311]

I’m legit sobbing. Gorgeous.

[@slayherorelse]

YOU ARE A MASTERPIECE, UTICA!

[@lostgirlcrafter1545]

This queen is about to blow up I can feel it

[@teeknight]

Omg 😳 the dress is AMAZING!!!!!!!

[@julianaragan7955]

This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard.

[@romanzaporozhets4237]

Wow this is soo beautiful the song and the fashion. The performance. Utica love u

[@ashmcdaniel5503]

Perfect in all ways

[@lawrence2111]

Such an incredible and breathtaking video!!!! I need more Utica!

[@rafaella9700]

okay the song is SICKENING

[@amaraarcana7243]

Utica ~ I enjoyed you with this very emotional and sad song. Beautifully done

[@jimcummings6095]

This gave me goosebumps! The artistry and the lipsync ( and the song) are incredible!!!

[@adamnielsen8873]

wow. just wow. wasn't expecting it to be so emotional. beautiful.

[@kevindavila625]

This is pure arts henny

[@johnblanton1295]

Wow this is really good. Beautiful. I’m a fan. Can’t wait to watch the season.