Gotthard, a hard-rock band from Lugano in the Italian part of Switzerland a… Read Full Bio ↴Gotthard, a hard-rock band from Lugano in the Italian part of Switzerland and Bern in the German part, was founded in 1990 by mentor and co songwriter Chris von Rohr, best known as Krokus' bass player. Gotthard is definitely one of the most famous and successful Swiss artists ever and almost every album has topped the Swiss charts since 1990.

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

I'm Alive
Gotthard Lyrics

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Take a jump into the sweetest marmalade
Flavors of which life is made
Realize, don't want to deal no compromise
I'll leave my past, my dues are paid

I'm alive, and I feel so good
I'm alive, right now
Gonna rise, 'cuz the best is jet to come

When I feel the heat is on and I'm on fire
That's when I come alive

I'm going to do the things I always wanted to
Look at me, I walk on air
I can fly and I don't even need no wings
Do it all, I'll take the dare

I'm alive, and I feel so good
I'm alive, right now
Gonna rise, 'cuz the best is jet to come
When I feel my body tremble with desire
That's when I come alive
I'm alive, and I feel so good
I'm alive, right now

Gonna rise, 'cuz the best is jet to come

When I feel the heat is on and I'm on fire
That's when I come alive

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Alive" by Gotthard is a confident and uplifting anthem about living life to the fullest and embracing all the experiences it has to offer. The lyrics encourage the listener to take risks, pursue their dreams, and enjoy the sweetest moments of life. The opening lines, "Take a jump into the sweetest marmalade, flavors of which life is made," suggest that life is full of rich and delicious experiences that should be savored and enjoyed without compromise.

The chorus, "I'm alive, and I feel so good, I'm alive, right now, gonna rise 'cause the best is yet to come," drives home the message that life is a gift and that we should seize every opportunity to make the most of it. The lyrics also hint at a sense of liberation, as the singer declares that they will leave their past behind and embrace a new beginning. The line, "I can fly and I don't even need no wings," suggests a sense of empowerment and the ability to transcend limitations.

Overall, "I'm Alive" is a rallying cry for anyone looking to live their best life, to take chances, and to be fully present in the moment. Its positive message is matched by the song's rousing melody and powerful vocals, making it a truly inspiring track.

Line by Line Meaning

Take a jump into the sweetest marmalade
Take a leap of faith into the most enjoyable part of life

Flavors of which life is made
Life is composed of the most delicious moments

Realize, don't want to deal no compromise
Understand that compromising is not an option

I'll leave my past, my dues are paid
I am moving on from my past and have paid the necessary price

I'm alive, and I feel so good
I am alive and everything is going well

Gonna rise, 'cuz the best is jet to come
I am going to succeed because the best is yet to come

When I feel the heat is on and I'm on fire
I am at my best when I am challenged and motivated

I'm going to do the things I always wanted to
I will pursue my long-desired goals

Look at me, I walk on air
I am confident and floating on cloud nine

I can fly and I don't even need no wings
I am capable of achieving anything without support

Do it all, I'll take the dare
I am willing to take risks and try new things

When I feel my body tremble with desire
I am at my most motivated when I have a strong desire to achieve something

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARY SUSAN APPLEGATE, MASSIMO LEONI, STEVE LEE, FREDDY SCHERER, HEINZ HABEGGER, MARKUS PROBST

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