The challenges faced when pursuing a goal are difficult to overcome, but it is through one’s mindset and influences that goals are accomplished. In the song “Star Walkin',” Lil Nas X proposes that to achieve a goal, someone first needs to take control of their challenges and emotions rather than be controlled by them. The first stanza stresses the perseverance and positive mindset of the speaker that helps fulfill goals and is repeated various times throughout the song to emphasize this. In the third stanza, the speaker acknowledges that they are working towards a goal they do not need to accomplish, but they strive to complete the goal with great passion. Additionally, the speaker reveals in the third and sixth stanzas that many people are …show more content…
The deeper meaning behind his words reinforces the idea that one can only reach lofty goals through hard work and determination. He describes that he is “Racin’ to the moonlight and [he’s] speedin’” (Lil Nas X 1). The moonlight he is referencing is a symbol of success and accomplishment for him, displaying his strong belief that pursuing a goal is not a completely dark and tedious process, for there is always a light in it. Furthermore, even if the goal is not accomplished straight away, the mistakes one makes along the way only improve an individual and enhance one's flexibility and perseverance. Additionally, Lil Nas X's use of the words "racin'" and "speedin'" demonstrate the effort needed to be put forth into a goal for it to be worthwhile and satisfactory, for the best achievements are no easy feat and require sacrifice and resilience to make them a reality. Moreover, a person has to push oneself to the limit by overcoming the unanticipated barriers that may stand in their way, for no goal lacks obstacles, and it is unwise to take the road to success lightly. Despite the challenges he faces, Lil Nas X is chasing after his dreams, for he deems his success is worth everything, and because of that, he will not give