Part 3/7:
Throughout his youth, the songwriter remained fascinated by politics, often tuning into conventions. These events flickered on their inadequate TV, occasionally interrupted by impassioned declarations involving a “favorite son” of a state. This recurring concept of the “favorite son” stuck in his mind, particularly because he grew up on the lower end of the economic spectrum. The disparity between powerful figures and everyday struggles bred a sense of distrust of the affluent in his heart.