All The Way To Reno (You're Gonna Be A Star) Lyrics

Lyric discussion by HaroldErwin 

Cover art for All The Way To Reno (You're Gonna Be A Star) lyrics by R.E.M.

I think it is leaping to conclusions to say the song is about how 'foolish' people can be if they think they're gonna be a star by going to Reno. I don't believe that is what the song is saying. Stipe is undoubtedly talking about the innocence of youth, perhaps arrogance (dusted the non believers ).
But he does not say you're a fool for dreaming. Far from it. He is saying you are a dreamer and so be it, but you are following these dreams. He is simply saying some people take that blind leap of faith which many do not. I read it and think Stipe is pleased, almost envious, of this person because they are following their dreams. It is the thoughts of a dreamer with ambitions, who knows where they ended up...

@HaroldErwin Agree with much of what you say. Though he also does say this (and it's my favourite line in the song): "Your Achilles' heel, Is the tendency, To dream" Which hints at probable failure?