Featuring Alanis Morissette, the song “Alanis’ Interlude” by Halsey unabashedly speaks to supporting men and women with sexual orientations outside the norm. Honest and vaguely explicit lyrics from Halsey and Alanis describe the way they feel about sexuality, celebrating the eschewing of traditional labels in favor of embracing love.
The song itself keeps itself short and sweet, never overstaying its welcome, nor leaving you begging for very much more. A simple verse/chorus structure helps to keep the listener invested, as both Halsey and Alanis describe sexual experiences they’ve had outside the norm. The chorus again reinforces this, decaring “'Cause he and she is her / And her and he are love / And I have never felt the difference”, suggesting that the feeling of love that they share becomes more important than the traditional values of that person’s gender identity. In a world where the lines between gender are becoming ever more transparent, this song seeks to capture that movement and present it in a fun, pop-fueled package that delivers in under 3 minutes.
The music itself is driven by a well-worn drum beat, carefully placed around a subtle organ track laying the foundation. One can also hear dulcet guitar tones carrying the organ, with the occasional plucked synthesizer indicating transitions in the song. Most of the instrumentation, however, is mixed way down to make room for the voices of these two powerful women. The two join in on the chorus, giving it a meaningful, evocative vibe. It becomes clear that these women truly believe in the message conveyed with their song, and hearing the pair in tandem makes for a wonderful listening experience.
Featuring Alanis Morissette, the song “Alanis’ Interlude” by Halsey unabashedly speaks to supporting men and women with sexual orientations outside the norm. Honest and vaguely explicit lyrics from Halsey and Alanis describe the way they feel about sexuality, celebrating the eschewing of traditional labels in favor of embracing love.
The song itself keeps itself short and sweet, never overstaying its welcome, nor leaving you begging for very much more. A simple verse/chorus structure helps to keep the listener invested, as both Halsey and Alanis describe sexual experiences they’ve had outside the norm. The chorus again reinforces this, decaring “'Cause he and she is her / And her and he are love / And I have never felt the difference”, suggesting that the feeling of love that they share becomes more important than the traditional values of that person’s gender identity. In a world where the lines between gender are becoming ever more transparent, this song seeks to capture that movement and present it in a fun, pop-fueled package that delivers in under 3 minutes.
The music itself is driven by a well-worn drum beat, carefully placed around a subtle organ track laying the foundation. One can also hear dulcet guitar tones carrying the organ, with the occasional plucked synthesizer indicating transitions in the song. Most of the instrumentation, however, is mixed way down to make room for the voices of these two powerful women. The two join in on the chorus, giving it a meaningful, evocative vibe. It becomes clear that these women truly believe in the message conveyed with their song, and hearing the pair in tandem makes for a wonderful listening experience.