: Daddy Yankee has stated the song was inspired by hearing a man in San Juan shout to a girl, "Echa, mija, como te gusta la gasolina!" , referring to girls who sought out the flashiest cars to get to parties.
: Some scholarly papers explore deeper themes like "petro-masculinity" and Puerto Rico's colonial legacy, viewing the focus on fuel and cars through a socio-economic lens. Daddy Yankee – Gasolina
If you are looking for a specific or academic article about the song, there is a notable study titled "Gasolina: sound, power, and petro-masculinity in post-petroleum Puerto Rico" by Cara Daggett. : Daddy Yankee has stated the song was
