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
Rescue Me
Gotthard Lyrics
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Save me from this hell
Hypnotize, evil eyes
Save me from my cell
Save me, break the spell
Hypnotize, Demonize
Computer eyes, cyberized
See, all my friends are here
They come as they disappear
Don't you know this is love?
Rescue me
From this psychopathic wave that I'm in
Rescue me
From a generational fuck up, down we spin
Down we spin
Save us, god can't help
Save us, William Tell
Hypnotized, sterilized
Sex tonight? Siri? Right?
See, all my friends are here
I just can't get enough
Now they come, now they disappear
Don't you know this is love?
Rescue me
From this psychopathic wave that I'm in
Rescue me
From a generational fucked up, down we spin
Hypnotized, toxifized
Flateartherized, rescue me
Eyes on a lifeless screen, the simulation is real
In what can we believe? Can I feel what I trust?
To be or not to be
The lyrics to Gotthard's song "Rescue Me" delve into themes of seeking salvation and liberation from the challenges and negative influences that seem to engulf the singer's life. It starts with an urgent plea to be saved from oneself and the hellish situation they find themselves in. The reference to "evil eyes" and "demonize" suggests a feeling of being trapped and manipulated by external forces.
The lyrics take a turn to address the addictive nature of technology and the virtual world. The lines "Computer eyes, cyberized" and "Eyes on a lifeless screen, the simulation is real" convey a sense of being consumed by the digital realm and the shallow connections it offers. The song highlights the paradox of feeling surrounded by friends but unable to truly connect and find genuine love and fulfillment.
The chorus repeats the plea for rescue, emphasizing the intensity of the struggle: "Rescue me from this psychopathic wave that I'm in, Rescue me from a generational fuck up, down we spin." The singer longs to break free from the destructive cycle that seems to affect their generation, seeking deliverance from the toxic influences and mindset that perpetuates their problems.
In the second verse, the lyrics expand on the disillusionment with modern society's reliance on technology. The lines "Save us, god can't help, Save us, William Tell" express a loss of faith in both spirituality and the heroes of the past. The mention of "hypnotized, sterilized, sex tonight? Siri? Right?" alludes to the shallow and automated nature of relationships in the digital age.
Ultimately, the lyrics raise existential questions about the authenticity of the modern world and the struggle to find meaning and connection amidst technological advancements. It emphasizes the need for rescue from the dehumanizing aspects of society, calling for a return to genuine human experiences and connections.
Line by Line Meaning
Save me from myself
Please save me from my own thoughts and actions
Save me from this hell
Please rescue me from this terrible situation
Hypnotize, evil eyes
Feeling entranced and controlled by someone with manipulative intentions
Save me from my cell
Help me escape from my emotional confinement or prison
Save me, break the spell
Please save me and free me from this harmful influence
Hypnotize, Demonize
Being mesmerized and dehumanized by something dangerous
Computer eyes, cyberized
Being fixated on digital screens and losing touch with reality
See, all my friends are here
I have virtual connections, but they are not truly fulfilling
I just can't get enough
I constantly yearn for more stimulation and interaction
They come as they disappear
Virtual relationships are transient and lack permanence
Don't you know this is love?
Questioning whether these virtual connections can truly be considered love
Save us, god can't help
We need assistance because divine intervention is insufficient
Save us, William Tell
We are in need of a heroic figure like William Tell to rescue us
Hypnotized, sterilized
Feeling controlled and stripped of individuality or vitality
Sex tonight? Siri? Right?
Reducing human intimacy to impersonal interactions with technology
Eyes on a lifeless screen, the simulation is real
Being fixated on a screen that lacks genuine emotion, yet perceiving it as reality
In what can we believe? Can I feel what I trust?
Questioning the authenticity and reliability of experiences and emotions
To be or not to be
Contemplating the meaning and purpose of existence
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Paul Lani, Leo Leoni, Nic Maeder, Freddy Scherer
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