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
Round And Round
Gotthard Lyrics
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That’s the way the story goes
We’ve been trough hell and back
So many times before
Desperately needed
Here it comes, can’t do without
And what you realize
Makes you wanna scream outloud
And so, round, n’ round, n’ round, we go
Different city different show
Once again we touch the sky
Let it roll, and.....
Round, n’ round, n’ round, we go
Ain’t no limit givin’ all
It’s a blessing to our souls
And here we go again
More than a feeling
It’s a moment where we know
We’d do it all again
This road is all we own
Sometimes deceiving
When you wake up, down and out
Lonely from the night
Still you know what it’s about
You just gotta let it out
And so, round, n’ round, n’ round, we go
Different city different show
Once again we touch the sky
Let it roll, and.....
Round, n’ round, n’ round, we go
Ain’t no limit givin’ all
It’s a blessing to our souls
And here we go again
It’s here and now, this can’t be wrong
Come for a ride, before it’s gone
Cuz here we go again, once again, yeah yeah....
And so, round, n’ round, n’ round, we go
Different city different show
Once again we touch the sky
Let it roll, and.....
Round, n’ round, n’ round, we go
Ain’t no limit givin’ all
It’s a blessing to our souls
And here we go again
And here we go again
And here we go again
Gotthard's song "Round And Round" is an anthem to the road, the touring life, and the ups and downs that come with it. The lyrics describe the experience of being a touring musician, with the repetitive nature of travel and performing in different cities. The song opens with the line "Take it or leave it / That's the way the story goes," which sets the tone for the idea that this is not an easy path, but one that the band has chosen nonetheless. The lyrics continue with a recognition of the trials and tribulations that the band has faced in the past, but also a sense of determination to keep going. The chorus repeats the phrase "round and round we go", emphasizing the cyclical nature of touring.
The song then moves to a description of the moments when the hard work and sacrifice are worth it, "More than a feeling / It's a moment where we know / We'd do it all again / This road is all we own." The lyrics acknowledge that sometimes the realities of the road can be tough, with long nights and feelings of loneliness, but even in those difficult moments, the band knows what they are about and are committed to letting it out. The final section of the song is a call to action, encouraging the listener to come for the ride and seize the moment before it's gone.
Overall, "Round And Round" is a celebration of the touring life, with all of its ups and downs. The lyrics capture the repetitive nature of being on the road, but also the sense of purpose and fulfillment that comes from performing and connecting with audiences night after night.
Line by Line Meaning
Take it or leave it
This is how things are - accept it or don't.
That’s the way the story goes
This is just how things happen. There's no changing it.
We’ve been trough hell and back
We've faced countless difficulties.
So many times before
We've experienced these difficulties repeatedly.
Desperately needed
We need this so much it hurts.
Here it comes, can’t do without
It's finally here and we can't live without it.
And what you realize
Once you understand the importance of this,
Makes you wanna scream and shout
you can't help but feel ecstatic and want to shout it to the world.
Makes you wanna scream outloud
So much so that you feel like letting out a loud scream.
And so, round, n’ round, n’ round, we go
Life is a continuous cycle of ups and downs.
Different city different show
We experience new places and events every time.
Once again we touch the sky
We feel an incredible high.
Let it roll, and.....
Just let things happen naturally.
Ain’t no limit givin’ all
We're not holding back.
It’s a blessing to our souls
This experience enriches us on a deep level.
And here we go again
We're embarking on this journey once more.
More than a feeling
This experience is more than just a feeling.
It’s a moment where we know
It's a moment of clarity where we understand what's truly important.
We’d do it all again
We would repeat this experience because it's worth it.
This road is all we own
This journey is something we can truly call our own.
Sometimes deceiving
Sometimes this experience can seem misleading.
When you wake up, down and out
When you wake up feeling sad and hopeless.
Lonely from the night
Feeling isolated from the previous night's events.
Still you know what it’s about
Despite negative feelings, you understand the true value of this experience.
You just gotta let it out
Sometimes you just need to express yourself.
It’s here and now, this can’t be wrong
Right here, right now, this feeling is absolutely correct.
Come for a ride, before it’s gone
Join us on this journey before it's too late.
And here we go again, once again, yeah yeah....
We're about to embark on this experience once more, and we're excited about it.
And here we go again
We're starting this journey anew.
And here we go again
We're beginning a new cycle.
And here we go again
Starting anew, once more.
Contributed by Sophie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kate Rose
So cool..!!!