It seems appropriate that the song “Alanis’ Interlude” from Halsey’s new album Manic, stirs memories of a certain hit song from Alanis herself nearly 25 years ago. No, “You Oughta Know” tackles different situations from “Alanis’ Interlude”, but the female empowerment element is definitely there. “Alanis’ Interlude” is full of innuendo and language that you should know are not safe for work. Halsey, and Alanis, as she is credited top songwriting credit for this song, delve into a world of high school same-gender attraction and gender-bending roles.
But to me, the underlying point is that she doesn’t want any labels attached to it. She sings “Cause he is, she is her/And her and he are love/ Towering all these labels.”
For me personally the chorus comes off a bit cringey. I know I will be in the minority of this, but the straightforward crudeness and explicitness of some of the lyrics left me feeling a bit blah about the song. Being vulgar doesn’t equate to being empowered and bold.
It seems appropriate that the song “Alanis’ Interlude” from Halsey’s new album Manic, stirs memories of a certain hit song from Alanis herself nearly 25 years ago. No, “You Oughta Know” tackles different situations from “Alanis’ Interlude”, but the female empowerment element is definitely there. “Alanis’ Interlude” is full of innuendo and language that you should know are not safe for work. Halsey, and Alanis, as she is credited top songwriting credit for this song, delve into a world of high school same-gender attraction and gender-bending roles.
But to me, the underlying point is that she doesn’t want any labels attached to it. She sings “Cause he is, she is her/And her and he are love/ Towering all these labels.”
For me personally the chorus comes off a bit cringey. I know I will be in the minority of this, but the straightforward crudeness and explicitness of some of the lyrics left me feeling a bit blah about the song. Being vulgar doesn’t equate to being empowered and bold.