In a surprising turn of events, Lara Trump, former on-air contributor for Fox News, has released a new single titled ‘Anything Is Possible.’ This marks her second musical offering, following her cover of Tom Petty’s ‘I Won’t Back Down’ released last fall. While Trump’s foray into the music industry is unexpected, her choice of genre is not entirely surprising. Country music has a long-standing relationship with American conservatism, and ‘Anything Is Possible’ fits snugly within this mold.
The lyrics of Trump’s new single have garnered mixed reactions. Some have praised the uplifting message, while others have questioned the fantastical imagery and its connection to her personal experiences. Notably, the song begins with the lines: ‘Talking to that little girl riding on the Pegasus, tell her everything’s going to be all right / Even when it’s getting hard in this hurricane life, you still gotta spread your wings and fly.’ The mythological metaphor has left many scratching their heads, as it’s unclear who the ‘little girl’ represents and why she would need reassurance while riding a mythical winged horse.
Trump’s choice of imagery could be interpreted in a number of ways. The ‘hurricane’ could symbolize the challenges and controversies that have surrounded her family, particularly her father-in-law’s presidency. Alternatively, it could be a reference to the incident in 2022 where her son was caught driving a toy car during a hurricane, which drew criticism from some quarters.
Despite the mixed reactions to her lyrics, Trump’s song aligns stylistically with the conservative values often associated with country music. This genre has historically been embraced by Republican voters, and songs with patriotic or anti-establishment themes have found a receptive audience.
The release of Trump’s single comes at a time when the boundaries of country music are being challenged. The recent album by Beyoncé, ‘Renaissance,’ reignited conversations about who is considered a country artist, as the album drew inspiration from her experience being harassed for performing at the Country Music Awards. The backlash to Beyoncé’s performance highlighted the challenges faced by Black musicians seeking acceptance within the genre.
Lara Trump’s ‘Anything Is Possible’ positions her firmly within the conservative country music tradition. The song’s lyrics and imagery may be open to interpretation, but its genre affiliation is clear. Whether she will continue to pursue a music career alongside her political aspirations remains to be seen.
