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
Open Fire
Gotthard Lyrics
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Ready to mess with life
Cold as ice, sacrifice
Do you really want me for the night
Gotta turn your mind down under
Get down on your knees
A slice of love babe
Want to make out of me
Now you're riding on my trail
Hungry little woman
Gotta shoot a rockin' man
If you wanna touch my soul
It takes a whole lot more
Ain't gonna say it again
Open fire
Open fire
Brown eyed strolling woman
I wonder if you bite
Deep inside, dynamite
Ready to burn
In the heat of the night
Get the gun and keep it loaded
Your big eyes open wide
Livin' on a dare, a hit and run
Better beware
'Cause the fight has just begun
The lyrics to “Open Fire” by Gotthard are full of raw and edgy energy. The song is about a woman who is “ready to mess with life” and who seems fearless and wild. The verses describe the singer’s readiness to take on the challenge of being with this woman, but also warn that she is not someone to be taken lightly. The lyrics suggest that she could be dangerous and explosive, but the singer is still interested in pursuing her.
The chorus repeats the phrase “open fire” as a call to action. This phrase has a few different possible interpretations; it could mean starting a passionate sexual encounter, or it could refer to a battle or confrontation. Either way, the repetition of the phrase in the chorus drives home the sense of urgency and intensity in the song.
Overall, “Open Fire” is a gritty and provocative song that showcases Gotthard’s hard rock sound and powerful vocals. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman who is both alluring and dangerous, and the music matches the intensity of the lyrics with raw guitar riffs and heavy drums.
Line by Line Meaning
Get ready to burn on my side
Prepare to experience intense passion alongside me
Ready to mess with life
Prepared to take risks and challenge fate
Cold as ice, sacrifice
Unrelenting and willing to give up everything
Do you really want me for the night
Are you truly willing to commit to a brief but intense experience with me
Gotta turn your mind down under
You need to clear your mind and abandon inhibitions
Get down on your knees
Submit to me and abandon your power
A slice of love babe
A portion of my passion
I see is that what you want
Is this the kind of experience you crave
Want to make out of me
Desire to harness my intensity for your own pleasure
Now you're riding on my trail
You've committed to coming along with me on this journey
Hungry little woman
Eager, passionate woman
Gotta shoot a rockin' man
Need someone who is confident and skilled
If you wanna touch my soul
To connect with me on a deep level
It takes a whole lot more
Requires more than just physical attraction
Ain't gonna say it again
I won't repeat myself, figure it out
Open fire
Release intense passion and desire
Brown eyed strolling woman
Sultry, confident woman
I wonder if you bite
Curious if she is as intense as she appears
Deep inside, dynamite
Hiding explosive passion beneath the surface
Ready to burn
Eager for intense passion
In the heat of the night
Amidst the intense passion of the moment
Get the gun and keep it loaded
Prepare for anything and everything
Your big eyes open wide
Stay alert and ready for whatever comes
Livin' on a dare, a hit and run
Ready to take a risk and experience fleeting passion
Better beware
Stay cautious and alert
Cause the fight has just begun
Be prepared for a battle, the journey has just begun
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