The "Darkness on the Edge of Town" character has grown up. He is now the father, the widower, and the community pillar.
In this era, the "car" is not a vehicle; it is a religious totem. Driving is the only way to achieve agency in a world determined to crush the spirit. springsteen discography
Born to Run → Born in the U.S.A. → The River The "Darkness on the Edge of Town" character has grown up
Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. , The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle , Born to Run. the "car" is not a vehicle