The quote suggests that every work of art challenges the status quo in some way and also presses against societal standards, similar to just how a crime opposes lawful borders. Art has the power to test as well as question the established standards and worths of culture, however does so without always forcing a specific political or social schedule. The musician takes the risk of presenting their viewpoint, which may create pain or press back from the target market, but eventually talks fact to power.
