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
Fight
Gotthard Lyrics
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Old fight, got me down on another bad light
Hold on, try to right wrong but I gotta get moving
Roll on, rest no sleep I’m rolling alone
Holding in the corner
Back against the grain
It’s all about to change
Take my dare take my throne
On and on and I’ll, on and on and I’ll
Hold my ground hold my own
On and on and I’ll keep on fighting
All fine, keep it in mind when I hit the ground running
All Primed, I can’t wait for another sign
Holding in the corner
Back against the wall
Riding out the moment
It’s all about to fall
Take my dare take my throne
On and on and I’ll, on and on and I’ll
Hold my ground hold my own
On and on and I’ll keep on fighting
Take my dare take my throne
On and on and I’ll on and on and I’ll
Hold my ground hold my own
On and on and I’ll on and on and I’ll
Take my dare take my throne
Hold my ground hold my own
Oh on my own
On and on and I’ll, on and on and I’ll
On and on and I’ll keep on fighting
The lyrics to Gotthard's song "Fight" can be interpreted as a motivational anthem for overcoming obstacles and never giving up. The singer of the song is facing numerous challenges and setbacks, but is determined to keep pushing forward and fighting for their goals. The lines "Hold on, try to right wrong but I gotta get moving" and "All Primed, I can’t wait for another sign" suggest that the singer is not content with staying stagnant and is actively seeking progress.
The chorus of the song provides a sense of resilience and determination, with the repeated phrases "Take my dare take my throne" and "Hold my ground hold my own" indicating that the singer is unwilling to back down or compromise. The lines "Holding in the corner, back against the grain" and "Riding out the moment, it's all about to change" also suggest that the singer may be facing opposition or adversity, but is steadfast in their resolve to persevere.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold tight, got it all on and I’m taking so shoving
I'm ready for anything and I'm pushing forward with full force
Old fight, got me down on another bad light
I've been in this battle before, and it's already taking its toll on me
Hold on, try to right wrong but I gotta get moving
I'm trying to correct the past, but I can't dwell on it - I need to keep making progress
Roll on, rest no sleep I’m rolling alone
I have to keep going, even if it means sacrificing rest or companionship
Holding in the corner
I'm taking a moment to gather myself
Back against the grain
I'm pushing against the norm or what's expected of me
Waiting for the moment
I'm preparing for the right opportunity or timing
It’s all about to change
Things are about to shift in my favor
Take my dare take my throne
I'm ready to take on any challenge and come out on top
On and on and I’ll, on and on and I’ll
I won't stop or give up
Hold my ground hold my own
I'll stand my ground and remain in control
All fine, keep it in mind when I hit the ground running
Despite any setbacks or obstacles, I'll keep my composure and maintain my focus
All Primed, I can’t wait for another sign
I'm ready and eager for the next opportunity or indication of success
Back against the wall
I'm in a corner or difficult situation
Riding out the moment
I'm persevering through this challenging period
It’s all about to fall
Everything is coming together and about to work out in my favor
Oh on my own
I'm doing this alone, but I'm capable of success
On and on and I’ll keep on fighting
I'll never give up and keep pushing forward
Contributed by Leah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.