The band toured nationally across the United States from January to March 2006 on the Winterfresh Sno-Core Tour with Seether, Shinedown, and Flyleaf. There were about 23 shows in that tour, and the band has performed about 200 times per year since 1997.
Siblings Arejay and Elizabeth "Lzzy" Hale have been actively writing and performing original music since 1997 when they were 10 and 13 years old, respectively. Both brother and sister started learning piano at the age of 5; Lzzy later progressed to a keytar and Arejay to the drums. Lzzy took guitar lessons at 16. The teen siblings released an EP titled Don't Mess With the Time Man in 2000. In Halestorm's earliest incarnation, Lzzy and Arejay's father played bass before Josh Smith joined the group in 2004. Guitarist Joe Hottinger joined in 2003.
The group signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records on June 28, 2005 and released a live EP titled One and Done. The EP, now out of print, featured an early live version of "It's Not You." Their self-titled debut album was released on April 28, 2009. The song "I Get Off" served as the album's lead single and has gained heavy radio play. Both the song and video for their second single, "It's Not You", were released in late November 2009. In early 2010, the band released a promotional music video for their song "Love/Hate Heartbreak". "Familiar Taste of Poison", was released in 2010.The official music video was released on August 10, 2010.
Lzzy Hale's use of Gibson guitars is well known; models she plays includes the Tribal Flying V, Gibson Explorer, Les Paul Custom, Firebird and the Joan Jett Signature Melody Maker.[5] Arejay Hale was featured in the June 2010 issue of Modern Drummer magazine, and is endorsed by Ludwig Drums, Zildjian Cymbals and Pro-Mark Drumsticks.
Halestorm is well known for their near non-stop touring, often performing as many as 250 shows a year.Since 2006 they have toured with many hard rock and heavy metal acts including Chevelle, Seether, Staind, Papa Roach, Trapt, Three Days Grace, Theory of a Deadman, Buckcherry, Disturbed, Shinedown, Megadeth, and Heaven & Hell.
Halestorm appeared on the first annual Rockstar Energy drink Uproar Festival with headliners Disturbed and Avenged Sevenfold; plus Stone Sour, Hellyeah, Hail the Villain, Airbourne and New Medicine.[8] In October 2010 Halestorm will be making their first trip to Japan to participate in the 2010 Loud Park Festival. Halestorm will embark on the 2010 Taste of Chaos tour alongside headliners, Disturbed, as well as support acts, Papa Roach, and Buckcherry.
On November 16, 2010 Halestorm released a live CD/DVD entitled Live in Philly 2010, which was recorded at The TLA in Philadelphia in early 2010. On March 22, 2011, Halestorm released an EP called ReAnimate containing covers of songs of different genres, including "Out Ta Get Me" by Guns N' Roses, "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga, and the first single "Slave to the Grind" by Skid Row.
On January 24, 2012, Halestorm released the EP Hello, It's Mz. Hyde, a sneak preview of four songs from their upcoming studio album. Their second full length album, The Strange Case Of... was released on April 10, 2012 in the US, April 9 in the UK, and April 17 in Italy.
On February 10, 2013, Halestorm won Grammy for best rock/metal performance for their song Love Bites (so do I).
Bad Girl's World
Halestorm Lyrics
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And I'm just tryin' to find a better way
'Cause somewhere in the sea of fools
The real truth is they're scared because you're brave
You'll be okay if you be yourself for no one else
They'll hate you cause you're beautiful
So blaze the trail that no one can
That we live in a bad girls world, bad girls' world, bad girls
And we're runnin' a bad girl's world, bad girl's world, bad girls
We're livin' a bad girl's world, bad girl's world, bad girls
We're runnin' a bad girl's world, bad girl's world, bad girls
All you rebel babies
And you pretty thing with the dirty mouth
Tell 'em, tell 'em, tell 'em, tell 'em
Tell 'em to change it
And we will never back down
This is our house now
If you be yourself for no one else
They'll hate you cause you're beautiful
So blaze the trail that no one can
'Cause they'll never understand
We live in a bad girl's world, bad girls' world, bad girls
We live in a bad girl's world, bad girls' world, bad girls
We live in a bad girl's world, bad girls' world, bad girls
We runnin' a bad girl's world, bad girls' world, bad girls
If you be yourself for no one else
They'll hate you cause you're beautiful
So blaze the trail that no one can
'Cause they'll never understand
That we live in a bad girls world, bad girls' world, bad girls
We're runnin' a bad girl's world, bad girl's world, bad girls
We're livin' a bad girl's world
We're runnin' a bad girl's world, bad girl's world, bad girls
The lyrics of Bad Girls World by Halestorm are about embracing one's individuality and defying societal norms that try to undermine one's confidence and self-worth. It opens with the singer acknowledging the criticism she receives for being different and searching for a way out. Despite the negativity that surrounds her, she decides to be herself and encourages others to do the same. She believes that the people who denigrate them are afraid of their bravery and uniqueness. The chorus "we live in a bad girl's world" is a call to arms, an affirmation of their identity and power to make their own rules.
The song emphasizes on the importance of owning your identity and living authentically, despite ridicule or criticism from others. The singer is urging her fans to be proud of their uniqueness and not change themselves to fit in. The lyrics "This is our house now" implies that they can create their own world where they are accepted for who they are. The song is an anthem for self-love, self-expression, and the freedom to be different.
In conclusion, Bad Girls World is a song that encourages individuality, self-love, and self-expression. It is a song that challenges societal norms and expectations, reminding us that we have the power to create our own path and destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
They all say I lost my mind
People always say I'm crazy
And I'm just tryin' to find a better way
But really, I'm just trying to improve my life
'Cause somewhere in the sea of fools
Because in this world full of foolishness
The real truth is they're scared because you're brave
The truth is people fear those who are courageous
You'll be okay if you be yourself for no one else
You'll be fine if you're true to yourself and no one else
They'll hate you cause you're beautiful
Others will hate you just because you're attractive
So blaze the trail that no one can
So make your own path that no one can follow
'Cause they'll never understand
Because they'll never comprehend
That we live in a bad girls world, bad girls' world, bad girls
That we exist in a world where women are viewed negatively and criticized for their actions and beliefs
And we're runnin' a bad girl's world, bad girl's world, bad girls
But we're taking charge and dominating this negative world
All you rebel babies
To all you young rebellious individuals
And you pretty thing with the dirty mouth
And those who are beautiful, but also have a vulgar language
Tell 'em, tell 'em, tell 'em, tell 'em
I urge you to speak up
Tell 'em to change it
Tell them to change the negative perspective
And we will never back down
And we will never give up or surrender
This is our house now
We are now in control of our own lives and destiny
We're runnin' a bad girl's world, bad girls' world, bad girls
We're dominating this negative world where women are viewed poorly
If you be yourself for no one else
If you remain true to yourself and no one else
We live in a bad girl's world, bad girls' world, bad girls
You'll realize that we live in a world where women are viewed negatively
We're runnin' a bad girl's world, bad girl's world, bad girls
But we can take charge and control the narrative, even in a negative world
We're livin' a bad girl's world
We're simply experiencing life in a negative world where women are criticized for their actions and beliefs
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ELIZABETH HALE, JAY JOYCE, JOSEPH HOTTINGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Guadalupe Tadeo Guzmán
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
They all say I've lost my mind
But I'm just tryin' to find a better way
'Cause somewhere in this sea of fools
The real truth is they're scared
Because you're brave, you'll be ok
[Pre-Chorus]
If you'll be yourself for no one else
They'll hate you 'cause you're beautiful
So blaze the trail that no one can
'Cause they'll never understand
[Chorus]
That we live in a bad girls' world
Bad girls' world, bad girls
And we're running a bad girls' world
Bad girls' world, bad girls
[Chorus]
That we live in a bad girls' world
Bad girls' world, bad girls
And we're running a bad girls' world
Bad girls' world, bad girls
[Verse 2]
All you rebel babies (Bad girls)
And you pretty thing with the dirty mouth, oh
Oh yeah, tell them, tell them, tell them
Times are changing
And we will never back down
This is our house now
[Pre-Chorus]
If you'll be yourself for no one else
They'll hate you 'cause you're beautiful
So blaze the trail that no one can
'Cause they'll never understand
[Chorus]
That we're running a bad girls' world
Bad girls' world, bad girls
And we live in a bad girls' world
Bad girls' world, bad girls
[Chorus]
We live in a bad girls' world
Bad girls' world, bad girls
And we're running a bad girls world
Bad girls' world, bad girls
[Pre-Chorus]
If you'll be yourself for no one else
They'll hate you 'cause you're beautiful
So blaze the trail that no one can
'Cause they'll never understand
[Chorus]
That we live in a bad girls' world
Bad girls' world, bad girls
And we're running a bad girls world
Bad girls' world, bad girls
[Outro]
That we live in a bad girls' world (Bad girls' world, bad girls' world)
And we're running a bad girls world
Bad girls' world, bad girls, ooh
(Bad girls)
EarthSurferUSA
"Hale,---the individual!!" (should be the next album cover name)
I don't like too many modern rock bands, but Halestorm caught my "individual ear" when I first heard the song "I am the fire".
After buying the CD, I like this band, but they are a bit mixed up IMO (but much sharper than average).
I can tell Izzy Hale (and the band) is a strong "individual", not indoctrinated to "group think" as modern education does to us, but she still joins groups.
This song can be related to guys also, because we are all individuals (I blazed my own trail---and was hated by some for it), if any of us have the "mind" (develop) to do so. I can see Izzy Hale has a bit of feminism in her---but we are all individuals.
Another song "sick individual" (and "I am the fire") is about you as a individual also (because you are not a farm animal), and demanding to be able to use your own judgment to steer your way through life (which can only be done in a "free society", that protects individual rights), but you can't do anything you want. Criminals still exist in a free society, and the line between being a individual and a criminal is when someone infringes on somebody else's individual rights, then that person is a criminal (again, only if the citizens live under the philosophies of individual rights). Pretty simple line---really.
Izzy Hale has "individualism" in her heart and brain, and that makes a great band IMO. But individualism is what you can do with your mind, and what you can do with your mind in a free society,--will astound you, if you work out your mind like your body. Why do you think Steven Hawkins is so smart? He is in a wheel chair, and loved to learn things. He is the world body building champ of the mind.
Is Izzy Hale and the band read philosophy from the queen of individualism (Ayn Rand), this band would not only reach your hearts, but your minds also.
You may love this band---but I promise you---world leaders do not. Blaze the trail that no one "will dare", and they will hate you because your beautiful.
The only reason why I understand that fully---is because of Ayn Rand. Learn from people who love individualism first---and you will be able to see through the commies lies.
Guadalupe Tadeo Guzmán
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
They all say I've lost my mind
But I'm just tryin' to find a better way
'Cause somewhere in this sea of fools
The real truth is they're scared
Because you're brave, you'll be ok
[Pre-Chorus]
If you'll be yourself for no one else
They'll hate you 'cause you're beautiful
So blaze the trail that no one can
'Cause they'll never understand
[Chorus]
That we live in a bad girls' world
Bad girls' world, bad girls
And we're running a bad girls' world
Bad girls' world, bad girls
[Chorus]
That we live in a bad girls' world
Bad girls' world, bad girls
And we're running a bad girls' world
Bad girls' world, bad girls
[Verse 2]
All you rebel babies (Bad girls)
And you pretty thing with the dirty mouth, oh
Oh yeah, tell them, tell them, tell them
Times are changing
And we will never back down
This is our house now
[Pre-Chorus]
If you'll be yourself for no one else
They'll hate you 'cause you're beautiful
So blaze the trail that no one can
'Cause they'll never understand
[Chorus]
That we're running a bad girls' world
Bad girls' world, bad girls
And we live in a bad girls' world
Bad girls' world, bad girls
[Chorus]
We live in a bad girls' world
Bad girls' world, bad girls
And we're running a bad girls world
Bad girls' world, bad girls
[Pre-Chorus]
If you'll be yourself for no one else
They'll hate you 'cause you're beautiful
So blaze the trail that no one can
'Cause they'll never understand
[Chorus]
That we live in a bad girls' world
Bad girls' world, bad girls
And we're running a bad girls world
Bad girls' world, bad girls
[Outro]
That we live in a bad girls' world (Bad girls' world, bad girls' world)
And we're running a bad girls world
Bad girls' world, bad girls, ooh
(Bad girls)
whatadollslife
there is a guy at my work that plays this song everyday on his playlist ..it rocks
leesbian42 Chaos
NO WORDS CAN DESCRIBE HOW MUCH I LOVE HALESTORM
Fergq 95
Halestorm never fails to amaze me. Love it!
tommyboyuruguay
I know this little ballad is one of the least "heavy" tunes in the album, but still… there's so much fire, and passion, and sadness, and pain in Lzzy's voice… there's loss and a touch of rage hidden in the melody. It may be my nostalgic side, but it reminded me of Skid Row's 18 and life, or I remember you… I felt that same kind of atmosphere… for me, hands down the best song in an already solid album! Hope to see you guys dropping by Mexico City sometime soon!
Grace McNulty
tommyboyuruguay it's funny you mentioned skid row because the verses in apocalyptic sound like the verses in skid row's living on a chain gang to me!
VonSeux
tommyboyuruguay easily the best song on the album
Roy Allen
18 and life... what a track. The first time i heard BAD GIRLS WORLD i was drunk in the middle of a road trip to Scotland, fell in love with the track instantly and now its on my all time favourite playlist
Happily Ham
This is simply a masterpiece. Listening in 2020. I like Halestorms softer stuff.
Veronika Filipovska
Since I heard The Pretty Reckless for the first time I couldn´t listen to anything else....and I have the same feeling when I hear Halestorm, I love every single song :) :)