On April 3, 2019, it was revealed on Michael McCrudden’s popular YouTube show, “Before They Were Famous”, how Lil Nas X got his rap name. On May 13, 2019, Billboard confirmed Lil Nas X signed with CAA for worldwide representation. He released his debut EP, 7 EP, on June 21, 2019.
In January 2021, his hit song "Old Town Road" set a record as the highest certified song ever by the RIAA with 14-times platinum status in the United States, meaning it accumulated 14 million in equivalent song units. Later that month, Lil Nas X released a children's ABC picture book named 'C is For Country'.
On March 26, 2021, he released the single “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)”, which was followed by the announcement of his upcoming debut studio album, MONTERO, released on September 17, 2021. The album includes 15 tracks and features from Doja Cat, Elton John, Jack Harlow, Megan Thee Stallion and Miley Cyrus.
Lil Nas X has achieved great success in his career and is considered one of the most influential figures in modern music.
STAR WALKIN
LIL NAS X Lyrics
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Racin' to the moonlight and I'm speedin'
I'm headed to the stars, ready to go far
I'm star walkin'
Don't ever say it's over if I'm breathin'
Racin' to the moonlight and I'm speedin'
I'm headed to the stars, ready to go far
On a mission to get high up
I know that I'ma die reachin' for a life that I don't really need at all
Never listened to replies, learned a lesson from the wise
You should never take advice from a nigga that ain't try
They said I wouldn't make it out alive
They told me I would never see the rise
That's why I gotta kill 'em every time
Gotta watch 'em bleed too
Don't ever say it's over if I'm breathin'
Racin' to the moonlight and I'm speedin'
I'm headed to the stars, ready to go far
I'm star walkin'
Don't ever say it's over if I'm breathin'
Racin' to the moonlight and I'm speedin'
I'm headed to the stars, ready to go far
I'm star walkin'
Been that nigga since I came out my mama (woo)
Thankin' God daddy never wore a condom (woo)
Prove 'em wrong every time 'til it's normal
Why worship legends when you know that you can join 'em?
These niggas don't like me, they don't like me
Likely, they wanna fight me
Come on, try it out, try me
They put me down, but I never cried out, "Why me?"
Word from the wise
Don't put worth inside a nigga that ain't try
They said I wouldn't make it out alive
They told me I would never see the rise
That's why I gotta kill 'em every time
Gotta watch 'em bleed too
Don't ever say it's over if I'm breathin'
Racin' to the moonlight and I'm speedin'
I'm headed to the stars, ready to go far
I'm star walkin'
Don't ever say it's over if I'm breathin'
Racin' to the moonlight and I'm speedin'
I'm headed to the stars, ready to go far
I'm star walkin'
(I'm star walkin')
Don't ever say it's over if I'm breathin'
Racin' to the moonlight and I'm speedin'
I'm headed to the stars, ready to go far
I'm star walkin'
In "Star Walkin'," Lil Nas X discusses his determination to succeed despite obstacles and doubts from others. He declares that he's always moving forward and racing towards his dreams. He talks about going beyond what he needs to achieve his goals. The repetition of the phrase "don't ever say it's over if I'm breathin'" emphasizes his perseverance and unwillingness to give up. Lil Nas X also discusses his mistrust of others who haven't succeeded in their own lives. He warns against taking advice from those who haven't tried.
The chorus emphasizes his commitment to achieving greatness and his desire to aim high, going beyond his limits, and taking risks to reach his goals. The line "I'm headed to the stars, ready to go far" reinforces his determination to achieve his dreams.
The verse that talks about not listening to replies and learning from the wise can be interpreted to mean that Lil Nas X isn't concerned with outside opinions. He encourages his listeners to learn from those who have experience and to use their own wisdom instead of blindly following advice from unsuccessful people.
Overall, "Star Walkin'" serves as an uplifting anthem that emphasizes the importance of determination, hard work, and not listening to naysayers.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't ever say it's over if I'm breathin'
As long as I'm alive, it's never over. I won't give up.
Racin' to the moonlight and I'm speedin'
I'm moving quickly towards my goals, like a race to the moon.
I'm headed to the stars, ready to go far
I'm aiming high, and I'm prepared to go the distance to achieve my dreams.
I'm star walkin' (star walkin')
I'm confidently walking towards success, like a star shining brightly.
On a mission to get high up
I'm determined to reach great heights and achieve my goals.
I know that I'ma die reachin' for a life that I don't really need at all
I'm aware that success might not bring me fulfillment, but I'm still willing to pursue it.
Never listened to replies, learned a lesson from the wise
I don't pay attention to negative comments, but I learn from those who have experience and knowledge.
You should never take advice from a nigga that ain't try
Don't listen to someone who hasn't tried or accomplished what they're giving advice on.
They said I wouldn't make it out alive
People doubted my potential for success and survival.
They told me I would never see the rise
People didn't think I would reach a high level of success.
That's why I gotta kill 'em every time
I prove my doubters wrong every time I succeed.
Gotta watch 'em bleed too
I want to see my doubters suffer the consequences of their negativity.
Been that nigga since I came out my mama (woo)
I've had confidence in myself since birth.
Thankin' God daddy never wore a condom (woo)
I'm grateful for my existence and that my father didn't use protection.
Prove 'em wrong every time 'til it's normal
I keep proving my doubters wrong so much that success becomes a normal occurrence for me.
Why worship legends when you know that you can join 'em?
Instead of idolizing successful people, I aim to become one of them myself.
These niggas don't like me, they don't like me
There are people who don't support or believe in me.
Likely, they wanna fight me
My detractors might even want to harm or sabotage me.
Come on, try it out, try me
I'm not afraid of my detractors and I challenge them to come at me if they want to.
They put me down, but I never cried out, "Why me?"
Even when faced with obstacles or failure, I don't dwell on why it happened to me.
Word from the wise
This is advice from someone who has experienced success.
Don't put worth inside a nigga that ain't try
Don't place value or trust in someone who hasn't worked hard or accomplished anything.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Atia Boggs, Henry Russell Walter, Montero Lamar Hill, Omer Fedi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Vandiril
Song itself sounds good, but it feels like it lacks something powerful, like the previous ones.
With more hype/bang I think it would be more fitting for Worlds, considering it's the only really significant tournament each year.
@fioragaming19
Right on
@skydosejj
yea man
@mikkemaenpaa
Spot on
@Kayn_The_Shadow_Reaper
On the other hand I feel like this is a nice change, the anthems these last few have all been a bit similar
@hysey_7518
preach
@lisam.willson1679
I feel like this song fits more of the "we've crowned the world champion and now it's time to go" vibe rather than the "worlds is coming worlds is coming get excited" vibe
@zacharywoloszynski4258
The song itself is the best worlds one so far, but I agree it’s better for a closing animation
@user-vx8rl5mo9r
Exactly
@samuelcuppari
@@zacharywoloszynski4258 I mean it's depending on taste, but for me it's easily tier C worlds song at best, it's definitely not even closer to the second best in my list 😅. It doesn't have any hype, again, for me.