When I was young, I figured if I became a star
Maybe they wouldn't seem as far

from Fashawn (Ft. Aloe Blacc) – Stars Lyrics on Rap Genius

This line has at least two meanings:

• Fashawn dreamed of leaving this world and traveling to the cosmos (Most likely a metaphor for leaving his impoverished home community and feeling like he was accomplished)

• He wanted to become a celebrity so that he could feel accomplished and respected like those whom he looked up to (Most likely referring to real rappers)

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