With 2 million albums sold (1 million of which were sold in Switzerland, which only has 7 million habitants), they managed to get multi-platinum awards in different parts of the world.
Influences include Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Whitesnake, Deep Purple and Aerosmith. Singer Steve Lee is especially fond of Whitesnake and has based his singing style on their lead singer David Coverdale.
Gotthard also performed "Immigrant Song" (originally by Led Zeppelin) live and it featured exclusively on a CD by Classic Rock (a long running monthly UK rock magazine). "Hush" was also performed live and can be found on Made In Switzerland album.
Another cover of a song they have recorded is "The Mighty Quinn", originally called Quinn The Eskimo, by Bob Dylan.
Singer Steve Lee was killed in a motorcycle accident on October 5th 2010. A truck struck him while he was stopped on the side of a desert road in Nevada (USA), putting on rain gear.
Current line-up:
Nic Maeder: Vocals
Leo Leoni: Lead Guitar
Freddy Scherer: Rhythm Guitar
Marc Lynn: Bass
Hena Habegger: Drums
Back To You
Gotthard Lyrics
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BEAUTIFUL QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE A STRANGER
THEN YOU'RE HOLDING ME TIGHT
GOT ME UNDER YOUR LAW
AND THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN GUARANTEE
BEFORE THE DAY IS OVER
TIME AND AGAIN INTO TROUBLE
LIVIN' A LIE ON YOUR OWN
HUNTING LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT
LIKE A DOG FOR THE BONE
IT'S GONNA TAKE A LITTLE TIME
AND TIME IS ALL YOU NEED
YOU LIVE A LIFE PRETENDING
AND WHAT YOU CANNOT GET YOU STEAL
GONNA GET IT WITH A RHYME
GONNA PAY FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE
'cause ALL FROM GOOD TO EVIL, BABY
IT'S COMING BACK TO YOU
YOU GOT NO SURE DESTINATION
PLAYIN' THE GAME FAR TOO LONG
OF USE AND ABUSE, NO TIME TO LOOSE
BUT THAT'S WRONG, SO WRONG
WHY DON'T YOU OPEN YOUR EYES AND SEE
I'M NOT ASKING FOR SOME CHARITY
ANOTHER DAY IS OVER
I JUST want to SET YOU FREE
IT'S GONNA TAKE A LITTLE TIME
AND TIME IS ALL YOU NEED
YOU LIVE A LIFE PRETENDING
AND WHAT YOU CANNOT GET YOU STEAL
GONNA GET IT WITH A RHYME
GONNA PAY FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE
'cause ALL FROM GOOD TO EVIL, BABY
IT'S COMING BACK, IT'S COMING BACK, IT'S COMING BACK TO YOU
IT'S GONNA TAKE A LITTLE TIME
AND TIME IS ALL YOU NEED
YOU LIVE A LIFE PRETENDING
AND WHAT YOU CANNOT GET YOU STEAL
GONNA GET IT WITH A RHYME
GONNA PAY FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE
'cause ALL FROM GOOD TO EVIL, BABY
IT'S COMING BACK TO YOU
The song "Back to You" by Gotthard is a poignant composition about a woman who attracts the singer, but who he realizes is unstable and unreliable, causing him to feel like a stranger in her arms. The lyrics paint a picture of a Blue Eyed Sister Mercy and a Beautiful Queen of the night who lure him in with their charm and beauty but ultimately betray him. Despite the singer's awareness of the woman's unstable nature, he continues to be attracted to her and feels like he is under her spell, knowing that she cannot guarantee anything. As the day progresses, she turns her back on him, reminding him that he cannot trust her.
The chorus of the song speaks to the fact that the woman lives a life pretending and is deceptive for personal gain. She steals what she cannot get and uses charm to manipulate people. Despite this, she is eventually going to have to pay a price for her actions, as all from good to evil comes back around.
The song's melancholic melody and poignant lyrics stand out and present a stark yet poignant portrayal of people's ability to deceive and manipulate others for personal gain. It serves as a cautionary tale of the consequences of deceitful behavior and how it eventually leads to one's downfall.
Line by Line Meaning
BLUE EYED SISTER MERCY
Addressing someone who is appealing and attractive
BEAUTIFUL QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
Describing the person as majestic and enchanting, especially during the night
YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE A STRANGER
Feeling alienated and disconnected even with someone you thought you knew well
THEN YOU'RE HOLDING ME TIGHT
Contradicting the previous line, where the person suddenly shows affection and closeness
GOT ME UNDER YOUR LAW
Being under the person's control and influence
AND THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN GUARANTEE
Being unsure and uncertain about the person's promises
BEFORE THE DAY IS OVER
Implying something is going to happen soon
YOU'LL TURN YOUR PRETTY BACK ON ME, YEAH
Betraying and leaving the person, despite earlier displays of affection
TIME AND AGAIN INTO TROUBLE
Getting into problematic situations repeatedly
LIVIN' A LIE ON YOUR OWN
Living a deceitful and inauthentic life, with no one to rely on
HUNTING LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT
Acting sneaky and dishonest, trying to take what one wants
LIKE A DOG FOR THE BONE
Acting desperately and impulsively to get what one desires
IT'S GONNA TAKE A LITTLE TIME
Referring to the difficult process of overcoming the situation
AND TIME IS ALL YOU NEED
Emphasizing the importance of taking one step at a time
YOU LIVE A LIFE PRETENDING
Being inauthentic and deceptive, not living true to oneself
AND WHAT YOU CANNOT GET YOU STEAL
Resorting to dishonest behavior to obtain what one wants
GONNA GET IT WITH A RHYME
Using creative expression such as poetry to voice emotions and thoughts
GONNA PAY FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE
Consequences will follow for one's actions
'CAUSE ALL FROM GOOD TO EVIL, BABY
Implying that even good people can do bad things and suffer consequences
IT'S COMING BACK TO YOU
Conveying the message that actions have consequences and that one will face them eventually
YOU GOT NO SURE DESTINATION
Not having a clear path or direction in life
PLAYIN' THE GAME FAR TOO LONG
Being deeply involved in something that is harmful or unfulfilling
OF USE AND ABUSE, NO TIME TO LOOSE
Indicating that the situation is not good and that time is running out
BUT THAT'S WRONG, SO WRONG
Expressing disapproval or frustration towards the current situation
WHY DON'T YOU OPEN YOUR EYES AND SEE
Encouraging the person to be more aware of the situation and see things clearly
I'M NOT ASKING FOR SOME CHARITY
Not seeking pity or handouts from anyone
ANOTHER DAY IS OVER
Another day has passed, and time keeps moving forward
I JUST WANT TO SET YOU FREE
Wanting to free the person from the cycle of deception and betrayal
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HENA HABEGGER, STEFANO LEE, MASSIMO LEONI, MARC LYNN, CHRIS ROHR VON
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chacas253
qe temaaaaa larga vidaaa a gotthard!!!!!!!! que descanses en paz steve!!! dios te tenga en la gloriaa!!
Helene B.
Geweldige stem...geweldige stem.. Geweldige band..muziek perfect..en de tekst zoals altijd GEWELDIG
wiel vd loop
Jammer dat ie er niet meer is!!!
wiel vd loop
Jammer dat hij verongelukt is in nevada mis de goeie muziek gelukkig heb ik genoeg albums!!
Jack Socean
Very Strong Song! Like Sound from the good old 80's/90's..
Please more of this style and instrumental
Juan Campoy
Sencillamente, perfectos.
David Davison
Outstanding!
fortressone22rr
great song
Michel Six
Ein Meisterwerk
FRDeny Dh
just ..perfect :)