“Merry Go Round” might have put her on the map, but for the past eight months, another song has reigned as Kacey Musgraves’ unofficial signature. Another song has generated ample critical discussion, driven legitimate discourse and provided an anthem for her fanbase.<\/p>\n
“Follow Your Arrow,” that song, finally makes its formal debut at radio this week.<\/p>\n
Mirroring the clever, disillusioned wordplay of “Merry,” the empowerment song sets the stage by addressing the futility of pleasing societal convention. If one is considered a bore for remaining abstinent but a (w)hor(e)…rible person for engaging in premarital sex, how can one possibly select the right path? If strict sobriety makes one prude but drinking automatically makes one a drunk, how can one possibly win?<\/p>\n
Because one simply cannot please the entirety of society, she is better off following her arrow wherever it points. Even it means kissing girls and smoking joints.<\/p>\n
\u201cI couldn’t be more proud of creating \u2018Follow Your Arrow,\u2019\u201d said Musgraves. \u201cSonically and musically it’s where my head’s at right now, and I’m really enjoying connecting with people all over the world that agree. It’s a positive anthem for all of us and I’m so excited to be sharing it with everyone.\u201d <\/p>\n
An inspiring, endearing, welcome anthem in a world preoccupied with superficial judgment, neither its core message–nor its specific examples–are groundbreaking. With states beginning to legalize marjiuana and same-sex marriage gaining so much acceptance that prominent political leaders are now proudly offering their support, Musgraves’ tolerance for the two hardly puts her on the fringe.<\/p>\n