Lil Nas X - Sun goes down

Question 1

Mid shot of Lil Nas x working in Taco bell:

Answer 1

He looks tired and lonely . Links to the fact that he used to work at taco bell when he was at high school and later on in 2021 he got appointed As chief impact officer.

Question 2

Close up shot of Lil Nas X on the side mirror:

Answer 2

Lyric: “Why my lips so big” -Could link to the fact that he doesn’t like his appearance and race and he might be uncomfortable.

Question 3

Close up shot of Lil Nas X praying:

Answer 3

Lyric: “These gay thought would always haunt me” - Links to the fact that he was gay and was uncomfortable to show himself and his real identity to the public. Was praying to God to be like everyone else in society and fit in.

Question 4

Mid shot of Lil Nas X by the lockers in school:

Answer 4

He’s got an alien tag on his bag which could suggest that he’s feeling left out of society and alienated since he feels like he’s not like everyone else because of his race and sexuality.

Question 5

Mid shot of Lil Nas X in prom looking at all the straight couples:

Answer 5

Links to the fact that he might have felt left out and alone due to his sexuality while everyone else was having fun.

Question 6

Birds eye view shot of Lil nas X in the bathroom at prom:

Answer 6

He’s crying alone and the lyric is “send me a gun” which could link to the fact that he felt suicidal.

Question 7

Long shot of Lil Nas X walking his younger self back from the bathroom:

Answer 7

He has his hand on his younger self’s shoulder which shows his support .

Question 8

Mid shot of Lil nas X at the end of the music video dancing at prom:

Answer 8

Lil Nas X finally shows his true self to everyone and feels comfortable - Could link to the fact that he came out.