“It’s just ok. Nothing more. Why is it so groundbreaking?”
The song comes from an individual who, despite not completing high school, works tirelessly six days a week in a factory for $14.50 an hour. Its resonance is most deeply felt among those who have family or friends in similar professions. Perhaps those in higher-paying positions north of Richmond find it challenging to relate. The artist calls a camper with a tarp-covered roof his home. I’m familiar with many, including relatives, who live in such conditions. Notably, they aren’t seeking handouts and tend to vote Republican, which might be different from some perspectives north of Richmond.
And they’ve lost 3-5 months pay in the last 2.5 years from inflation.