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
Said & Done
Gotthard Lyrics
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I can't stand loosing , and I really hate to complain
But it ain't easy when, you don't know the rules of the game
Words of anger keep falling down on my head
I'm worn out deep inside
Some things just need to be said, to be said
'cause I do know where I come from
And I will prove that I 'm not wrong
When all is said and done
When all is said and done
Sometimes I wonder why, I've been always misunderstood
'cause all those evil tongues, go round the neighborhood
And no matter what I do, Oh no matter what I say
They remind me all the time
I'm not accepted this way, no way, no way, no way
'cause I do know where I come from
There ain't no shame
And I will prove that I'm not wrong
When all is said and done
Said and done
'cause I do know where I come from
There ain't no shame
And I will prove that I'm not wrong
When all is said and done
'cause I do know where I come from
There ain't no blame
And I'll be back where I belong
When all is said and done
When all is said and done
The lyrics of Gotthard's "Said & Done" express the frustration of feeling misunderstood and judged by others. The opening lines set the tone for the song, acknowledging the universal desire to avoid losing or coming across as weak. But the singer goes on to reveal that the real source of his strife is not the game itself, but the fact that he doesn't know the rules. This can be interpreted as a larger commentary on life - we all want to succeed, but it's hard to do so when we don't understand the playing field.
The second verse tackles the issue of gossip and how it can be vicious and relentless. The singer laments that no matter what he does or says, there will always be people who criticize him. This speaks to the feeling of powerlessness that can come with being the subject of rumors or judgment. Ultimately, though, the singer remains determined to remain true to himself and prove his detractors wrong. He acknowledges where he comes from and doesn't feel shame about it. He promises to come out on top in the end, after everything has been said and done.
Overall, the lyrics of "Said & Done" are relatable and empowering. They speak to the struggle of experiencing judgment from others and not feeling understood. At the same time, the song encourages listeners to stay true to themselves and power through these difficulties. The repeated refrain of "When all is said and done" underscores the message that, in the end, what matters most is staying true to oneself and being confident in one's own abilities.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stand loosing , and I really hate to complain
Losing is difficult, and complaining is a last resort.
But it ain't easy when, you don't know the rules of the game
It is challenging when you lack the knowledge of how to play.
Words of anger keep falling down on my head
I constantly receive hurtful and negative comments.
I'm worn out deep inside
Emotionally and mentally, I am exhausted.
Some things just need to be said, to be said
Certain truths must be expressed.
'cause I do know where I come from
I am aware of my background and heritage.
There ain't no shame
There's no reason to feel ashamed.
And I will prove that I 'm not wrong
I will demonstrate that my beliefs and actions are valid.
When all is said and done
After everything is finished and settled.
Sometimes I wonder why, I've been always misunderstood
I ponder why people tend to misinterpret me.
'cause all those evil tongues, go round the neighborhood
The rumor mill is churning, spreading vicious gossip.
And no matter what I do, Oh no matter what I say
I feel like my efforts to clarify go unheard.
They remind me all the time
They constantly bring up my alleged flaws.
I'm not accepted this way, no way, no way, no way
I am not approved of as I am.
There ain't no blame
There's nobody to hold accountable.
And I'll be back where I belong
I will return to the place where I feel accepted.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FREDDY SCHERER, HEINZ HABEGGER, MARKUS PROBST, STEVE LEE
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I can't stand loosing, and I really hate to complain
But it ain't easy when, you don't know the rules of the game
Words of anger keep falling down on my head
I'm worn out deep inside
Some things just need to be said, to be said
'cause I do know where I come from
There ain't no shame
And I will prove that I'm not wrong
When all is said and done
When all is said and done
Sometimes I wonder why, I've been always misunderstood
'cause all those evil tongues, go round the neighborhood
And no matter what I do, Oh no matter what I say
They remind me all the time
I'm not accepted this way, no way, no way, no way
'cause I do know where I come from
There ain't no shame
And I will prove that I'm not wrong
When all is said and done
Said and done
'cause I do know where I come from
There ain't no shame
And I will prove that I'm not wrong
When all is said and done
'cause I do know where I come from
There ain't no blame
And I'll be back where I belong
When all is said and done
When all is said and done
Diane Broude
Can't get enough of this band. We need more rock and roll like this! Don't let Gotthard die! R.I.P. Steve🤟
Eddie Schimit
É bom demais🤟
Tiffany Jureczek
Just frickin awesome! You are missed Steve. GOTTHARD ROCKS!! 🤟
Karin La Bella
Resterai in eterno nei cuori dei Ticinesi!La tua voce vivrá per sempre!E a voi ragazzi auguro di cuore❤tutto il sucesso con Nick ....lo meritate!❤🥰😘🎹🎶💪
Paula Jane
I love everything about this song forever 🎸❣🎸❤❣🎸
Georgi Vasilev
Awesome band,fantastic lead vocal!!We miss you,Steve!!Keep on singing with the angels!!!!
Rousseau
Steve, your wonderful music, has always meaningful lyrics.
God 🙏
garry savage
Saw these guys live at "Firefest" and they were absolutly superb the took the roof off and I felt sorry for Winger who followed them they were never going to better these guys !
baadr qaaba
this kind of singers are going extinct , nailing the vocals live
Gerald Borgeat
No one else can replace Steve what a voice