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).
Bet U Wish U Had Me Back
Halestorm Lyrics
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Beading up with sweat all over each other
Soaking wet
We didn't have a lot of time
So we didn't waste much
Found in all the right places
You wanted me to touch
And all those memories
I bet you wish you had me back
Another chance to gain it just like that
The best you ever had
And do you close your eyes with her
And pretend I'm doing you again
Like only I can
I bet you wish you had me back
I bet you wish you had me back
It was you and me it seemed to last forever
The way you taste and I still remember
The sounds we made
One day in June I stayed all night
And made love to you like
The 4th of July
And all those memories
Make it so hard to forget about me
I bet you wish you had me back
Another chance to gain it just like that
The best you ever had
And do you close your eyes with her
And pretend I'm doing you again
Like only I can
I bet you wish you had me back
I bet you wish you had me back
Every night every time
You see me when you close your eyes
The lyrics to Halestorm's song "Bet U Wish U Had Me Back" tells the story of a past relationship that left a lasting impact on both parties involved. The song opens with the memory of a hot summer when they would be intimate with each other, sweat beads forming on their skin. Despite not having much time, they knew where to touch each other and explored each other's bodies in all the right places. The memories of those moments are described as unforgettable - it's so hard for the other person to forget about them. The chorus then kicks in, suggesting that the other person longs to have their ex-partner back in their lives, as they were the best they ever had. They wonder if they're closing their eyes with their new partner and pretending that they're together again, wishing they had them back.
The second verse reminisces about a specific night, one day in June, where they stayed up all night and made love, evoking the feelings of the 4th of July - presumably, explosive and unforgettable. The lyrics then reiterate that these memories are unforgettable and make it so hard for the person to let go. The chorus repeats, drilling in the point that the other person wishes they could have their ex-partner back.
Overall, the lyrics describe a relationship that was incredibly intimate and unforgettable, with both parties longing for each other to some extent. The other person regrets not taking the relationship seriously enough and wishes they had a chance to be with them again, but it's unclear whether the singer feels the same way or if they're simply reiterating what the other person wishes for.
Line by Line Meaning
It was you and me and one hot summer
The two of us spent a summer together, sharing intense physical intimacy.
Beading up with sweat all over each other
We were so physically close that we were covered in sweat.
Soaking wet
Our passion was so intense that it's as if we were soaking in water.
We didn't have a lot of time
Our time together was limited, so we didn't waste any of it.
So we didn't waste much
We made the most of the time we had together, never taking a moment for granted.
Found in all the right places
We were perfectly matched in every way, physically and emotionally.
You wanted me to touch
We were both incredibly attracted to each other, and couldn't keep our hands off one another.
And all those memories make it so hard to forget about me
Our passionate experiences together have left a lasting impression on both of us, and it's hard to move on.
I bet you wish you had me back
You regret ending things with me and wish we could be together again.
Another chance to gain it just like that
You crave the same connection and passion we once shared.
The best you ever had
You recognize that I was the best sexual partner you've ever had.
And do you close your eyes with her
You're still with someone else, but are thinking of our past experiences when you're intimate with her.
And pretend I'm doing you again, like only I can
You're imagining us together again, remembering the unique and special way we connected.
Every night every time you see me when you close your eyes
You can't get me out of your head, and keep reliving our past experiences in your mind.
I bet you wish you had me back
You still long to be reunited with me, reminiscing on our time together with regret.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Gordon II Huff, Howard M. Benson, Elizabeth Hale
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Thoni Marino
It was you and me and one hot summer
Beading up with sweat all over each other soaking wet
We didn't have a lot of time so we didn't waste much
Finding all the right places you wanted me to touch
And all those memories make it so hard to forget about me
I bet you wish you had me back
Another chance to get it just like that
The best you ever had
And do you close your eyes with her
And pretend I'm doing you again
Like only I can
I bet you wish you had me back
I bet you wish you had me back
It was you and me it seemed to last forever
The way you taste and I still remember the sounds we made
One day in June I stayed all night
And made love to you like the Fourth of July
And all those memories make it so hard to forget about me
I bet you wish you had me back
Another chance to get it just like that
The best you ever had
And do you close your eyes with her
And pretend I'm doing you again
Like only I can
I bet you wish you had me back
I bet you wish you had me back
Every night
Every time
You see me when you close your eyes
I bet you wish you had me back
Another chance to get it just like that
Like only I can
You wish you had me back
I bet you wish you had me back
I bet you wish you had me back
Unicornkitty Becca
When you happy, you get into the music. When you are sad/mad you then understand the lyrics.
Christabel Alemania
I love halestorm. I wish I could have the chance to see them live even for one time.
StewartJakkin
Got to meet them at Ralph's Records in Lubbock, Tx.
One of the friendliest bands i've met in person.
Rick Fisher
Yup !
Lucy Furr
If you get a chance to don’t pass it up because you’ll have a great time! I saw them in San Luis Obispo, CA., at The Fremont Theatre and it was the best show I’ve been to. By that I mean that I enjoyed it, had way more fun and felt more relaxed than I’ve ever been at a show. I think the smaller venue was kinda cool. I got to embarrass myself too, but I’d almost bet $ that all of them remember me. Not because I got to meet them or anything 😢 but because I was unaware, mind you , I hadn’t been to a show in years, (like Metallica Black Album) so I was unaware that we were not supposed to light actual lighters anymore. (A flashlight is not the same and just doesn’t feel right.) Besides, she doesn’t say “hold your flashlights in the air”, she says “hold your lighters in the air”.... so I did. I was the only one in the whole place with a Bic in my hand. I know she saw me cuz she nodded at me, smiled really big, and then proceeded to point out my lighter to every other member on stage. I felt so old but it was still so bitchin! I hope you get to see em!
Lucy Furr
@Fueled by Paint Water curiosity is killing this cat 😂
Fueled by Paint Water
Boy do I have news for you...
CLEVE WALKER
Lzzy has that type of voice that gets to the core of your soul
Gabriel
The song that got me totally into Halestorm.
I have no words, just feelings, thank you all, you rocks.
Thoni Marino
It was you and me and one hot summer
Beading up with sweat all over each other soaking wet
We didn't have a lot of time so we didn't waste much
Finding all the right places you wanted me to touch
And all those memories make it so hard to forget about me
I bet you wish you had me back
Another chance to get it just like that
The best you ever had
And do you close your eyes with her
And pretend I'm doing you again
Like only I can
I bet you wish you had me back
I bet you wish you had me back
It was you and me it seemed to last forever
The way you taste and I still remember the sounds we made
One day in June I stayed all night
And made love to you like the Fourth of July
And all those memories make it so hard to forget about me
I bet you wish you had me back
Another chance to get it just like that
The best you ever had
And do you close your eyes with her
And pretend I'm doing you again
Like only I can
I bet you wish you had me back
I bet you wish you had me back
Every night
Every time
You see me when you close your eyes
I bet you wish you had me back
Another chance to get it just like that
Like only I can
You wish you had me back
I bet you wish you had me back
I bet you wish you had me back