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
Best Time
Gotthard Lyrics
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WHEN IT'S GONNA END
TIME AND AGAIN
THESE ARE THE WORDS I UNDERSTAND
LIVIN' WITH ME
MUST HAVE BEEN A SACRIFICE
BUT IT'S EASY TO PRETEND
TO BE SOMEONES HELPING HAND, YEAH
NOW THAT YOU TURN
ON YOUR WAY TO BE FREE
BABY, STARS ARE FALLIN' DOWN
NOW THAT YOU'RE GONE
YOU MEAN A WHOLE WORLD TO ME
BABY, THERE'S NOTHING LEFT TO SAY
WE'VE GOT OUR BEST TIME TOGETHER
AND NOW YOU WALK OUT FROM ME
THOUGH WE CAN'T GO ON FOREVER, YOU SHOULD KNOW
THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A PLACE IN MY HEART
YOU SAID IT WAS ME
WITH BROKEN PROMISES
THAT KEPT YOU FROM LIVIN'
AND HERE I MUST CONFESS
THE SUN DOESN'T SHINE
THE COLOURS FADE AWAY
AND I START TO REALIZE
THAT'S THE PRICE I HAVE TO PAY
NOW THAT YOU'RE GONE
YOU MEAN A WHOLE WOLD TO ME
BABY, THERE'S NOTHING LEFT TO SAY
WE'VE GOT OUR BEST TIME TOGETHER
AND NOW YOU WALK OUT FROM ME
THOUGH WE CAN'T GO ON FOREVER, YOU SHOULD KNOW
THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A PLACE IN MY HEART
.....OOOOHHHH......
WE'VE GOT OUR BEST TIME TOGETHER
AND NOW YOU WALK OUT FROM ME
THOUGH WE CAN'T GO ON FOREVER, YOU SHOULD KNOW
THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A PLACE IN MY HEART
The lyrics to Gotthard's "Best Time" speak of a relationship that has come to an end. The singer is asking their partner when it will all be over, and reflecting on how living with them may have been a sacrifice. The partner has decided to leave, and the singer is now realizing the weight of their broken promises. The chorus speaks of the best time they had together, and although it cannot last forever, there will always be a place in the singer's heart for this person.
The song is full of emotion, and the lyrics convey a sense of sadness and loss. The singer is facing the reality of their relationship ending, and struggling to come to terms with it. The lines "livin' with me must have been a sacrifice, but it's easy to pretend to be someone's helping hand" show the singer's awareness of their own faults in the relationship, but also their tendency to hide them. The words "there's nothing left to say" in the second verse emphasize the finality of the situation, and the resignation the singer feels towards it.
Overall, "Best Time" is a powerful song about the end of a relationship, and the lingering feelings that remain. The chorus serves as a reminder that although time may pass, and people may move on, there will always be memories of the good times shared.
Line by Line Meaning
TELL ME HOW LONG
Asking how much longer the situation will last
WHEN IT'S GONNA END
Asking when the inevitable end will come
TIME AND AGAIN
Repeatedly going through the same cycle of events
THESE ARE THE WORDS I UNDERSTAND
Only comprehending the same words and phrases every time
LIVIN' WITH ME
Being in a relationship with me
MUST HAVE BEEN A SACRIFICE
It was probably difficult and required a lot of effort
BUT IT'S EASY TO PRETEND
It's easier to fake emotions and actions than to face the actual situation
TO BE SOMEONES HELPING HAND, YEAH
To act like you are helping someone, even if you're not really doing anything productive
NOW THAT YOU TURN
After you have decided to leave
ON YOUR WAY TO BE FREE
When you're leaving to live the life you want
BABY, STARS ARE FALLIN' DOWN
Things seem to be falling apart and it feels like the end of the world
NOW THAT YOU'RE GONE
After you have left
YOU MEAN A WHOLE WORLD TO ME
You were very important to me and I miss you a lot
BABY, THERE'S NOTHING LEFT TO SAY
There's nothing else to talk about or discuss, the situation is how it is
WE'VE GOT OUR BEST TIME TOGETHER
The past was good, and we had some great moments together
AND NOW YOU WALK OUT FROM ME
And now that you're gone, you're walking away from me
THOUGH WE CAN'T GO ON FOREVER, YOU SHOULD KNOW
Even though we can't stay together, I want you to remember
THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A PLACE IN MY HEART
I will always hold a special place for you in my heart
YOU SAID IT WAS ME
You blamed me for something
WITH BROKEN PROMISES
Making promises that I couldn't keep
THAT KEPT YOU FROM LIVIN'
The promises made it hard for you to live your life
AND HERE I MUST CONFESS
I need to admit
THE SUN DOESN'T SHINE
The world doesn't seem as bright and happy without you
THE COLOURS FADE AWAY
The vibrancy and excitement of life fades away and everything seems dull
AND I START TO REALIZE
I come to the understanding
THAT'S THE PRICE I HAVE TO PAY
This is the consequence I have to face for my actions
...OOOOHHHH......
An emotional outburst, conveying the intensity of the situation
WE'VE GOT OUR BEST TIME TOGETHER
Referencing back to the positive times shared together
AND NOW YOU WALK OUT FROM ME
Repeating the idea of the person leaving
THOUGH WE CAN'T GO ON FOREVER, YOU SHOULD KNOW
Even though we're not together, I want you to remember
THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A PLACE IN MY HEART
You will always be special to me, even if we can't be together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: LEO LEONI, CHRIS VON ROHR, STEVE LEE, HENA HABEGGER, MARC LYNN
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