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
Can't Stop
Gotthard Lyrics
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high ground, get it on, get it on”
Right, now I got all the pieces
And theyʼre playing on my mind
Gonna iron out the creases
Babe, Itʼs you I gotta find
Thatʼs OK, Iʼve only just begun
So baby, baby, baby
Iʼm shakinʼ at the knees
Right or wrong or maybe
a million and one degrees
You canʼt stop me from loving you
No you canʼt hate me
Just for wanting you the way that I do
Now holdinʼ all the aces
Why oh why you so unkind?
But I say with all politeness
How could you be so blind? So blind
Thatʼs OK, 'cause youʼre the only one, thatʼs OK
Thatʼs OK, Iʼve only just begun
So baby, baby, baby, Iʼm shakinʼ at the knees
Right or wrong or maybe, a million and one degrees
You canʼt stop me from loving you
No you canʼt hate me
Just for wanting you the way that I do
Cʼmon hate me!
Oh Baby, baby, baby, got a shakinʼ at the knees
Right or wrong or maybe, Iʼm holding back the seas
You canʼt stop me from loving you
No darling, you canʼt hate me
Just for wanting you the way that I do
“Love stoned, never come down,
high ground, get it on, get it on”
The opening lines of Gotthard's song "Can't Stop" suggest a state of urgency and intensity that the singer is experiencing in their relationship with their partner. The phrase "love stoned, never come down" suggests a euphoric feeling associated with being in love, a state of mind that is so intoxicating that it's almost like being under the influence of drugs. The repetition of "get it on" reinforces the idea that the singer is eager to take action and pursue their desires for their partner.
The rest of the song's lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling to navigate their relationship, as they search for feelings of validation and acceptance from their partner. They're trying to "iron out the creases" of their relationship so that it can run smoothly, but the object of their affections seems distant and unresponsive. The singer's love is so strong that they're willing to overlook this behavior, but the repeated refrain of "that's okay" suggests that they're trying to convince themselves that everything is fine when it's really not.
Ultimately, the lyrics of "Can't Stop" express the complexities of love and relationships, as well as the intense emotions that can come with them. The song captures the euphoria and desperation that come with being in love, and the struggle to maintain that feeling in the face of obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Love stoned, never come down, high ground, get it on, get it on
The singer is in love and feels like he/she is high on love, never wanting to come down from that feeling. He/she feels on top of the world and wants to indulge in that love.
Right, now I got all the pieces And theyʼre playing on my mind Gonna iron out the creases Babe, Itʼs you I gotta find
The singer has finally figured out what he/she wants and what he/she needs to do to achieve it. This clarity is giving him/her more confidence to pursue his/her love interest.
Thatʼs OK, cause youʼre the only one, thatʼs OK Thatʼs OK, Iʼve only just begun
The singer knows that his/her love interest is the only one for him/her, and that it's alright because it's only the beginning of something new.
So baby, baby, baby Iʼm shakinʼ at the knees Right or wrong or maybe a million and one degrees
The singer is deeply in love and the thought of not being with his/her love interest is causing him/her to feel nervous and unsure. He/she is still trying to figure out the best way to pursue his/her feelings and it's giving him/her a lot of anxiety.
You canʼt stop me from loving you No you canʼt hate me Just for wanting you the way that I do
The singer is determined to pursue his/her love interest, regardless of what other people might say. His/her feelings are genuine and he/she won't let anyone else's opinions get in the way.
Now holdinʼ all the aces Why oh why you so unkind? But I say with all politeness How could you be so blind? So blind
The singer is feeling confident about his/her chances with his/her love interest, however, the love interest is not reciprocating his/her feelings. The singer is trying to be polite about it but is frustrated that his/her love interest can't see how they are meant to be together.
Oh Baby, baby, baby, got a shakinʼ at the knees Right or wrong or maybe, Iʼm holding back the seas
The singer is still feeling deeply in love and is experiencing a lot of internal conflict with trying to come to terms with whether these feelings are right or not. The intensity of these feelings is taking a toll on him/her.
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One mind, one hope, one love and one mission
But too blind to see much, but skylines and television
You're too rich or too poor, it's easy or hard living
There's one line so keep up heads down and get with it
You can't stop believing
That everybody's reaching for something far above that sky
And it won't be long babe
'till you're out of reasons, and your well run dry
Cause you can't help but feeling that something else is eating you out
From way down deep inside
And it won't be long babe, when you're out of reasons
Don't ask me why
One man, he stand tall, great mind but no vision
Look around you'll find
They've pulled you to war with 'em
But you're good and you're fine
And your love is good loving
I'm yours and you're mine
So heads down, and keep it coming
You can't stop believing
That everybody's reaching for something far above that sky
And it won't be long babe
'till you're out of reasons and your well run dry
Cause you can't help but feeling that something else is eating you out
From way down deep inside
And it won't be long babe, when you're out of reasons
Don't ask me why
You're good and you're fine your love is good living
I'm yours and you're mine, so heads down
And keep it coming
One mind, one hope, one love and one vision
But too blind for true love
It's out there, so keep a giving
Love you n'
@AliceSrd
Their best song. We miss you, Steve.. Stay like an Angel in Heaven !
@CTKeifer74
A hug from Switzerland, Lugano... Yep, Steve was a friend for a lot of people here. For me too since I was 14. I still speak to him, "don't ask me why" :)
@MrTurner100
There wont be another singer with a voice like this
@DavihSilveira
Miss you, Steve, so bad!!! This Song is so good!!!
@TheBVBFan1000
steve forever
@deanbagb150
Great album R.I.P Steve Lee
@forzafolia91
RIP Steve
@evarios1856
❤
@rayDs2010
i love this song
@InternacionalFCTV
Grande!!!!!!