Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale recently discussed the inspiration behind their song “Like a Woman Can.” She revealed her intentional goal to make some listeners uncomfortable, as reported by Loudwire.
Hale explained how the song came together during a studio session. She drew inspiration from an unexpected source and described the creative process that led to the provocative track.
“I had this downward progression on the piano in Dave Cobb’s studio and I was watching some interview with Meryl Streep and she was talking about women who have, over hundred of years, learned the language of men, but men still have some catching up to do to learn the language of women,” Hale said. “She’s like, ‘I’m not even asking for you guys to understand us, because we don’t even understand us. Just meet me in the middle.'”
The frontwoman continued to describe how the song’s central lyric emerged from this inspiration.
“And then, I think a day later, this line popped in my head, ‘Why can’t you love me like a woman can,’ and I though, ‘Oh, that’s spicy. It’s going to make a couple people a little uncomfortable — and I like that,'” she continued.
This creative process took place during the recording sessions for Halestorm’s latest musical endeavor. The sessions represented a significant evolution in the band’s approach to songwriting and production.
Wikipedia reported that Halestorm released their sixth studio album *Everest* on August 8, 2025, through Atlantic Records. The album marked a departure from their previous recording methods. The band worked with Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, known primarily for his work with country and Americana artists like Chris Stapleton and Brandi Carlile.
The collaboration with Cobb brought an entirely new dynamic to Halestorm’s creative process. 98 KUPD noted that Cobb wanted the band to write and record songs daily without prior demos. This approach captured live energy and raw power while co-writing on most tracks. This improvisational method allowed the band to discover songs organically during the recording process at RCA Studio A in Nashville. Some additional sessions took place in Savannah, Georgia.
Hale described the album as “a story of our journey” that weaves together themes of melancholy, frustration, and love lost. Louder Sound revealed that she highlighted the chaotic, gut-driven sessions that resulted in diverse material. The sessions included a Motörhead-inspired track that emerged from baritone guitar jamming. The daily in-studio song discovery process represented a significant shift from the band’s traditional approach to album creation.
Following the album’s release, Halestorm embarked on extensive touring to support *Everest*. Premier Guitar confirmed that the band launched the “nEVEREST Duality” US and Canada tour with special guests Lindsey Stirling and Apocalyptica. Tickets went on sale May 2, 2025. The album spawned several singles including “Darkness Always Wins,” “Everest,” “Rain Your Blood on Me,” “Mind Control,” and a re-recorded version of “Back From the Dead.”
