Gasoline

Halsey's song 'Gasoline' delves into the depths of self-identity and the pressures of conforming to societal expectations. The lyrics pose a series of rhetorical questions that challenge the listener to consider if they share in the artist's feelings of alienation and self-destructive behavior. The mention of buying expensive champagne only to waste it, and using a water bill to dry a stain, symbolizes the futility and self-sabotage that can come with trying to fit into a materialistic society.

The chorus of 'Gasoline' suggests a feeling of being trapped in a dehumanizing system where individuals are reduced to mere cogs in a machine. The reference to being 'low on self-esteem' and running on 'gasoline' implies a sense of running on empty, being fueled by external validation rather than internal worth. Halsey's use of the phrase 'I think there’s a flaw in my code' metaphorically speaks to the idea that there is something fundamentally wrong with how she is perceived or expected to function within society.

The song's haunting refrain, 'these voices won’t leave me alone,' coupled with the imagery of having a 'heart of gold' but 'hands are cold,' paints a picture of internal conflict and the struggle to reconcile one's true self with the persona that is presented to the world. Halsey's 'Gasoline' is a raw and honest exploration of identity, societal pressure, and the search for authenticity in a world that often values appearance over substance.