Hurricane

Halsey's song 'Hurricane' is a powerful anthem of self-assertion and independence. The lyrics paint a picture of a young woman who is self-assured and untethered to any person or place. The setting of the song is Bed Stuy, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, which serves as a backdrop for the narrative of a woman who refuses to be owned or defined by her relationships with others, particularly men.

The repeated refrain 'I'm a wanderess, I'm a one night stand, don't belong to no city, don't belong to no man' emphasizes the protagonist's desire for autonomy. She likens herself to a hurricane, a force of nature that is powerful and uncontrollable. This metaphor extends to her emotional state, suggesting that she is both the 'violence in the pouring rain' and the storm that is starting, indicating a tumultuous inner world that she both embodies and unleashes.

The song also touches on themes of temptation and the darker side of desire. The lines 'He's got an eye for girls of eighteen, and he turns them out like tricks' and 'I let him climb inside my body, and held him captive in my kiss' suggest a dynamic of power and control, where the protagonist is both aware of and participating in a potentially destructive relationship. However, she maintains her agency and power, ultimately keeping her sense of self intact and unowned.