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.
Swiss hard rock veterans GOTTHARD have kicked off 2025 with the release of their upcoming 12-track studio album "Stereo Crush" on March 21, 2025
Current line-up:
Nic Maeder: Vocals
Leo Leoni: Lead Guitar
Freddy Scherer: Rhythm Guitar
Marc Lynn: Bass
Hena Habegger: Drums
No Time to Cry
Gotthard Lyrics
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Indifference in return
You never seem to understand
And you never seem to learn
If I could make a word
A word to make you understand
If I could take a voice
A voice to take you by the handMaybe then you'd listen
Maybe then maybe then you'd try
If I could speak the words
But words are weak when minds are closed
Can't you see the shadow that you're casting?
Don't you know?
Maybe you should listen, you're almost out of time
Maybe change your vision, better dry your eyes
Cause there's no time to cry
No time to cry
If I could find a way
A way to change the things I've seen
If I could write a letter
Would you read in disbelief?
Maybe then you'd understand
Maybe then maybe then you'd try
If I could take the time
The time it takes to heal and mend
I'll save myself the trouble
But I won't save you in the end
Maybe now you'll listen and maybe now you're wise
And now you change your vision, open up your eyes
Cause there's no time to cry
Don't leave and let die
No there's no time to cry
I'm only one of a kind
I tried to make you listen
Indifference in return
You never seem to understand
And you never seem to learn
Cause there's no time to cry
Don't leave and let die
No there's no time to cry
I'm only one of a kind
I tried to make you listen
If you could see the end
If I could make you listen
Can't you understand
Now it's time for action
Now it's time for action
Now it's time for action
Can't you understand
Cause there's no time to cry
Don't leave and let die
No there's no time to cry
You better realize
You better dry your eyes
Tried to make you listen
Tried to make you listen
The lyrics to Gotthard's song "No Time to Cry" depict a person's frustration in trying to make someone understand and change their perspective. The singer is seeking to communicate and connect with this person, but they continue to show indifference and an unwillingness to learn. The song expresses the desire to find a way to make this person understand and try to change their ways, but facing the reality that words alone cannot penetrate closed minds.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of the consequences of their actions. The singer mentions the shadow that this person is casting, implying that their behavior is negatively impacting those around them. The plea for them to listen and change their vision is accompanied by a sense of urgency, stating "you're almost out of time" and "there's no time to cry." It suggests that there is a need for action and transformation before it's too late.
Overall, "No Time to Cry" is a plea for understanding, change, and action. It highlights the frustration of trying to communicate with someone who refuses to listen, while also emphasizing the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and their impact on others.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried to make you listen
I made an effort to get you to pay attention and understand
Indifference in return
Your lack of interest and concern in response
You never seem to understand
You always fail to comprehend
And you never seem to learn
And you never seem to acquire knowledge or insight
If I could make a word
If I could articulate a single word
A word to make you understand
A word that could help you grasp the concept
If I could take a voice
If I could possess a voice
A voice to take you by the hand
A voice that could guide and support you
Maybe then you'd listen
Perhaps then you would finally pay attention
Maybe then maybe then you'd try
Perhaps then you would make an effort
If I could speak the words
If I could verbally express
But words are weak when minds are closed
However, words are ineffective when minds are closed off
Can't you see the shadow that you're casting?
Don't you realize the negative impact you are causing?
Don't you know?
Are you not aware?
Maybe you should listen, you're almost out of time
Perhaps you should start paying attention because time is running out
Maybe change your vision, better dry your eyes
Perhaps alter your perspective and stop crying
Cause there's no time to cry
Because there is no time to waste on tears
No time to cry
There is no available time to weep
If I could find a way
If I could discover a method
A way to change the things I've seen
A way to alter the things I have witnessed
If I could write a letter
If I could compose a written message
Would you read in disbelief?
Would you read it with astonishment?
Maybe then you'd understand
Perhaps then you would comprehend
Maybe then maybe then you'd try
Perhaps then you would put in the effort
If I could take the time
If I could invest the necessary time
The time it takes to heal and mend
The time required for recovery and repair
I'll save myself the trouble
I will avoid the hassle
But I won't save you in the end
But I won't rescue you in the end
Maybe now you'll listen and maybe now you're wise
Perhaps now you will finally listen and maybe now you are more knowledgeable
And now you change your vision, open up your eyes
And now you alter your perspective, allowing yourself to see
Cause there's no time to cry
Because there is no time to waste on tears
Don't leave and let die
Do not depart and let destruction happen
I'm only one of a kind
I am a unique individual
No there's no time to cry
No, there is no available time to weep
I tried to make you listen
I made an effort to get you to pay attention and understand
If you could see the end
If you could perceive the conclusion
If I could make you listen
If I could make you pay attention
Can't you understand
Can't you comprehend
Now it's time for action
Now it is the moment to take action
You better realize
You ought to understand
You better dry your eyes
You should stop crying
Tried to make you listen
I made an effort to get you to pay attention and understand
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Marc Lynn, Leo Leoni, Nic Maeder, Freddy Scherer
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