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
Unspoken Words
Gotthard Lyrics
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And my world is upside down
All has turned to grey
And I start to hate this town
I try to cope, what happened to my life
Now the king of fools
Has finally got his crown
But I was so blind
When all out of nowhere
She entered my life
And I did let her go
Tonight, unspoken words
Inside, something still hurts
Deep inside
Would've never believed
This could happen to me for real
Cuz I've lost my head
To a heart that's made of steel
And here I stand with no more words to say
See me down on the ground
No, you'll never know how I feel
Oh lord I should've seen it coming
Come, answer my prayer
But if life's just a game
One thing's oh so true
I'm gonna play this one with you
Tonight, unspoken words
Inside, something still hurts
Tonight, unspoken words
Next time, I won't make the same mistake twice
Looking back on endless broken glass
Cracks with every step I take
I can't get rid of shadows of the past
Out in the rain
Just me to blame
Tonight, unspoken words
Inside, something still hurts
Tonight, unspoken words
Next time, I won't make the same mistake twice
Something, something, something still hurts
Deep inside
The song Unspoken Words by Gotthard is a deep and emotional piece that deals with the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer lies awake, feeling lost and directionless in a world that seems to be turning grey. He wonders what happened to his life and how he got to this point where he hates his town. It becomes clear that he has let someone special go, as he reflects on the unspoken words that still hurt inside him. He never believed that this would happen to him, and he's lost his head to a heart that's made of steel. He's standing there with no more words to say, feeling helpless and alone.
The singer realizes that he should've seen the signs of the relationship falling apart, but he was too blind to notice. He prays to the lord for answers as to why he's in this situation. He accepts that life is just a game and decides to play it with the lord by his side. Looking back on the failed relationship, he feels like he's walking on endless broken glass with every step he takes. He can't shake off the shadows of the past, and he blames himself for what's happened. The song ends with the reminder that something inside him still hurts as he pledges to not make the same mistake again.
Overall, Unspoken Words is an impactful song with a powerful message. It speaks to the pain of lost love and the difficulty of coming to terms with one's mistakes. The imagery used in the lyrics, such as the endless broken glass, helps to paint a vivid picture of the singer's emotional turmoil. The song is a testament to the power of music as a means to convey deep emotions and universal human experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I lie awake
I am lying in bed, unable to sleep or rest
And my world is upside down
Everything in my life feels chaotic and confusing
All has turned to grey
My life feels dull and lifeless
And I start to hate this town
I am filled with resentment towards the place where I live
I try to cope, what happened to my life
I am struggling to deal with the changes that have occurred in my life
Now the king of fools
I feel like a fool for not seeing what was happening in my life
Has finally got his crown
I am now suffering the consequences of my actions
Oh lord I should've seen it coming
I regret not recognizing the warning signs
But I was so blind
I was unaware of what was happening
When all out of nowhere
Unexpectedly
She entered my life
A woman came into my life
And I did let her go
I lost the woman who came into my life
Tonight, unspoken words
There are things I want to say but haven't
Inside, something still hurts
I am still in pain over losing the woman in my life
Would've never believed
I never would have thought
This could happen to me for real
I never thought this would happen to me
Cuz I've lost my head
I am now confused and unsure of what to do
To a heart that's made of steel
To a woman who is emotionally distant
And here I stand with no more words to say
I am left speechless and unsure of how to proceed
See me down on the ground
I am in a state of defeat
No, you'll never know how I feel
No one can truly understand the pain I am in
Come, answer my prayer
I am calling out for help and guidance
But if life's just a game
If life is just a game
One thing's oh so true
One thing is undoubtedly true
I'm gonna play this one with you
I will face this challenge with you
Next time, I won't make the same mistake twice
In the future, I will learn from my mistakes
Looking back on endless broken glass
Reflecting on past mistakes
Cracks with every step I take
The consequences of my actions are visible everywhere I go
I can't get rid of shadows of the past
The negative effects of my past mistakes still linger
Out in the rain
I am out in the elements, exposed and vulnerable
Just me to blame
I am the only one responsible for my mistakes
Something, something, something still hurts
I am still in emotional pain
Deep inside
The pain is a part of me and will not easily go away
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