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
Tell Me
Gotthard Lyrics
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Tell me that you do
Tell me I’m the only one
Tell me that it’s true
Tell me that you miss me
Tell me that you care
Tell me that you’ll wait for me
Cause I’m fading out into white
All I need is this love for a life
And no matter how far,
Wherever you are
Tell me that you love me,
I need it for my heart
Tell me that you need me
Tell me that you’re mine
Tell me that you want me
Tell me we’ll be fine
Tell me I’m your only dream
Tell me I’m your life
Tell me you believe in me
Tell me with your pride
Cause I’m fading out into white
All I need is this love for a life
And no matter how far,
Wherever you are
Tell me that you need me,
I need it for my heart
Tell me, tell me that you need me
Tell me that you need me
I need it for my heart
Tell me that you love me,
I need it for my heart
Tell me that you love me
Tell me that you love me
The song "Tell Me" by Gotthard is a love ballad about a person who needs reassurance from their partner that their love is true and will last. The lyrics are a plea from the singer to their significant other to express their love in various ways such as saying they love them, missing them, being there for them, and believing in them. The singer is exhibiting vulnerability and a need for acceptance from their partner to feel secure in the relationship. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "tell me that you love me, I need it for my heart," emphasizes the importance of verbal confirmation of love and affection.
This song highlights the need for communication, honesty, and vulnerability in relationships. It is a reminder that even in the strongest relationships, both partners still need reassurance and validation to feel secure. The chorus is a powerful representation of the human need for love and affection, and how it sustains us through life's difficulties. The song's slow tempo, piano-driven melody, and emotional vocals help convey the depth of the singer's uncertainty and longing for love.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me that you love me
Express your feelings of love towards me
Tell me that you do
Confirm your love for me
Tell me I’m the only one
Assure me that I am the only person you love
Tell me that it’s true
Let me know that what you're saying is honest and genuine
Tell me that you miss me
Communicate that you feel my absence
Tell me that you care
Reassure me that you have concern for my wellbeing
Tell me that you’ll wait for me
Promise to be patient and await my return
Tell me you’ll be there
Promise to be present and supportive in my life
Cause I’m fading out into white
I feel like I'm losing myself or disappearing
All I need is this love for a life
Love is necessary for me to feel alive and purposeful
And no matter how far,
Regardless of distance or separation
Wherever you are
No matter your location or circumstances
Tell me that you love me,
Express your affection towards me
I need it for my heart
My emotional state depends on it
Tell me that you need me
Express that you cannot live without me
Tell me that you’re mine
Confirm that I am in a relationship with you
Tell me that you want me
Express your desire for me
Tell me we’ll be fine
Assure me that everything will work out between us
Tell me I’m your only dream
Let me know that I am the only hope, desire, or goal for you
Tell me I’m your life
Express that your life revolves around me
Tell me you believe in me
Let me know that you have faith in my abilities or character
Tell me with your pride
Express your admiration or confidence in me
Contributed by Dylan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Isabel Barradas
Precious words that shows words that you need when a loved person is with you
Lily Singa
I just love this song ❤️
Slava Che
I love this song
smisekaneri
:-) to opravdu moc těší a děkujíí
smisekaneri
:-)...jsem ráda, že se líbí...mě také aspoň ta písnička určitě...a děkuji
smisekaneri
:-) děkuji Aničko a přeji hezký večer...
Soroush
Tell me that you love me, tell me that you do.
Tell me I'm the only one, tell me that's true.
Tell me that you miss me, tell me that you care.
Tell me that you wait for me, tell me you'll be there.
Callum Walker
love this song and I only 15 and the hard times I had this helps s lot and yes I no I got more hard times coming my way but I got rock and roll saint me
smisekaneri
Karle, i já děkuji za krásný a pravdivý komentář neb na milovaného člověka se těžce zapomíná...
PLAMEN IVANOV
Nice ! ❤