Gotthard, a hard-rock band from Lugano in the Italian part of Switzerland a… Read Full Bio ↴Gotthard, a hard-rock band from Lugano in the Italian part of Switzerland and Bern in the German part, was founded in 1990 by mentor and co songwriter Chris von Rohr, best known as Krokus' bass player. Gotthard is definitely one of the most famous and successful Swiss artists ever and almost every album has topped the Swiss charts since 1990.

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

What I Like
Gotthard Lyrics

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What I like
Is to take the highest road that never ends
To hold the moment right here in my hands
Yeah, that's what I like
To feel alive

What I like
Is to know your body's lying next to mine

To see you smile without a reason why
Yeah, that's what I like, that's what I like

It's something that will never end

Soul to soul
Everything here is all under control
Eye to eye
Can you see it
Can you feel it
What I like

What I like
Is to take you on a journey round the sun
I wonder if you'd like to come along
Yeah, wellâ?¦ may be tonight, may be tonight

It's something that will never end
And when it's right you'll understand

Soul to soul
Every thing here is all under control
Eye to eye
Let me show you
All I've told you, yeah

Soul to soul
Everything here is all under control
Eye to eye
Can you see it

Can you feel it
What I like

Overall Meaning

The first verse of the song "What I Like" by Gotthard talks about the love for adventure, the desire to take the highest road that never ends, and to hold the moments in one's hand. The lyrics convey the message of living life to the fullest and cherishing every moment that comes one's way. The singer wants to feel alive and experience the blissful moments that make life worth living. The second verse of the song is about the love for intimacy and the desire to hold someone close to one's heart. The lyrics also convey the joy of seeing a loved one smile without any reason.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the fact that the things that the singer likes are eternal and will never fade away. They are moments that will be etched forever in one's memory. The singer talks about their soul to soul connection with their loved one, which is under control, and they can see and feel everything that they like.

The lyrics of "What I Like" by Gotthard celebrate the beauty of life, love, and intimacy. The song conveys a message of living life to the fullest and cherishing every moment that one gets to experience. The words in the song paint a picture of joy, happiness, and eternal bliss.

Line by Line Meaning

What I like
The following lines describe my likes and preferences

Is to take the highest road that never ends
I enjoy going on an adventure, seeking out new things and possibilities, and pushing boundaries beyond what has been explored

To hold the moment right here in my hands
I cherish experiences and memories that I can hold onto and cherish forever

Yeah, that's what I like
These are the things that bring me joy in life

To feel alive
I feel my best when I am living life to the fullest, embracing risks and challenges

Is to know your body's lying next to mine
I feel an indescribable joy and comfort when I am close to someone I love and care about

To see you smile without a reason why
Seeing someone I care about happy for no particular reason instantly brightens my day and fills me with gratitude and happiness

Yeah, that's what I like, that's what I like
These are the things that bring me joy in life, and they never get old, no matter how many times I experience them

It's something that will never end
These feelings of joy and contentment brought on by my likes will never die, they will always endure

Soul to soul
A deep, meaningful connection between two people

Everything here is all under control
When I am with someone who I have a deep connection with, everything else in life seems manageable and under control

Eye to eye
A moment where two people are fully present and connected, sharing a brief but powerful moment of understanding

Can you see it
Do you feel the same way I am feeling? Are you experiencing the same joy and contentment that I am?

Can you feel it
Are you fully present and engaged in this moment? Are you feeling the connection that is present between us?

What I like
These are the things in life that genuinely bring me happiness and fulfillment

Is to take you on a journey round the sun
I want to share my experiences and the things I love with someone I care about, going on adventures and seeing new things together

I wonder if you'd like to come along
I hope that the person I love will reciprocate my feelings and want to share these experiences with me

Yeah, wellâ?¦ may be tonight, may be tonight
Perhaps tonight we can embark on this journey together, experiencing all the joy and wonder that the world has to offer

And when it's right you'll understand
I hope that the person I care about will understand the connection between us and the joy that we can bring each other

Let me show you
Allow me to demonstrate the joy and happiness that can come from being with someone who you truly love and care about

All I've told you, yeah
These are the things that make me happy and bring me fulfillment, and I hope you can see and experience them too

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEVE LEE, ARMAND MEYER, MARC TANNER

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