Meaning of “Kick It” by Lil Nas X

The plotline of this song is similar to that of Eminem’s rap classic, “Stan” (2000). As with “Stan”, in “Kick It” Lil Nas X takes on the role of a fan who is a annoyed with him. He is apparently a former associate of Lil Nas X. And as the title suggests he desires to “kick it”, as in spend time socializing, with the rapper.  And the way he is trying to attract Nas X to him is with fire “weed”, as in “good” ganja.

You can view the lyrics, alternate interprations and sheet music for Lil Nas X's Kick It at Lyrics.org.

What truly makes this song similar to “Stan” is not so much that Lil Nas approaches it from a fan’s perspective. Rather, it is the fact that said fan also adores him and, after apparently not receiving the desired response, turns on the rapper. But in this case he does not set out to physically harm anyone.  Rather in the second verse he goes on a tirade by expressing a sentiment many feel about Nas X after the phenomenal success of “Old Town Road”, which is basically labeling the rapper as a one-hit wonder.

So in summation, this track centers on an obsessed fan of Lil Nas X who is upset that he is not given the opportunity to chill with the rapper. And considering the line “we was cool” in the chorus, the insinuation is that he may have been personally associated with him in the past, i.e. before he blew up.

Lyrics of "Kick It"

Quick Facts about “Kick It”

“Kick It” is one of seven original songs featured on Lil Nas X’s debut EP, “7”.  It was released by Columbia Records and Sony Music Entertainment on 21 June 2019. Other notable songs from the aforementioned EP, include the following:

Nas X acknowledged “Kick It” as being his favorite song on “7”.

Lil Nas X had help writing this song by the track’s three producers:

  • Bizness Boi
  • Fwdslxsh
  • BoyBand

2 Responses

  1. Tracey Jameson! says:

    I think so called Lil’ Nas X is a pathological liar, a narcissist with a fake Mr Nice Guy smile, overbearing, arrogant, haughty AF, comes from porn, Nasarati songs are from King Nasir productions which whom cares, cuz the two are one in the same, given a implant here and an implant there, but HE KNOWS HE’S NOT STRICTLY GAY…HE IS BISEXUAL AND USES AND UNDERLYINGLY IS A WOMAN CLOSET HATER. HE is involved in witchcraft of the black magic kind and deeply into it… AND HE IS NOT 23, he just has a immature soull and a very young looking face. Not born in Georgia, real birthday is April 17, 1972 and those fake parents were part of his made up persona not his real parents. Does he look anywhere white, NOT, cuz his mom was not white. It’s been to deceive the public masses. Look up Montero Lamar Hill in Lilith Springs and I welcome you to prove me wrong. Go head n keep it up big boi, I will spit your REAL IDENTITY. Back it up and take that desperado, insecure, diabolical with bitch with you and stay TF away from me. I said it and I’ll tag that shit right here, right now

  2. You already know says:

    Say that to my face business boi!
    F. U. Bastard.
    No! I am not jealous, Glad you made it liar no matter what nasty n cruel shit you and witchy poo and all your only fan participants whom were your porn puddy cats that lick your ass. NEVER DID. NEVER WILL. YOUR TACKY IS TACKIER THAN EVER? NOT MY OPININON.
    .THAT IS FACTS. AIN’T IT JERSEY BOI

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