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
Where Are You
Gotthard Lyrics
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Are you playing with the sun, or talking with the moon
Where are you?, Where are you?
How are you? Is your life to taste still blue?
As you hid inside so long.But not enough for those who knew
How are you? How are you?
How are you? Would you send me please some news.
How is life for you out there?
Are you dancing on a rainbow lane?
Are you singing in the rain?
Will you help me understand?
Will you be my chosen angel now? Will you take me by the hand?
Meet me at the end...
Is it true, that your friends they welcome you
Does the road to nowhere now... lead to somewhere new?
Is it true? Is it true?
Is it true? will you help me see it through?
How is life for you out there?
Are you dancing on a rainbow lane?
Are you singing in the rain?
Will you make me understand?
Will you be my chosen angel ? Will I find you right at the end?
Right at the end...
Hope you found your piece of Heaven
Hope you found your way back home...Tell me...
How is life for you out there?
Are you dancing on the rainbow lane?
Are you singing in the rain?
Will you help me understand?
Will you be my chosen angel? Will you take me by the hand?
Meet me at the end...Right at the end...
The song "Where Are You" by Swiss rock band Gotthard is a heartfelt ballad that reflects the feelings of missing someone who has gone away. The lyrics explore the thoughts and emotions of the singer as he wonders where the person he's missing is and how they're doing. He asks questions like, "Where are you? Are you where the skies are blue?" and "How are you? Would you send me please some news?" and "Is it true, that your friends they welcome you?"
The singer hopes that the person he's missing has found their peace of heaven and has found their way back home. He asks if they're "dancing on a rainbow lane" or "singing in the rain." The singer also wonders if the person he's missing will be his "chosen angel," and if they will "take him by the hand" and meet him at the end.
Overall, the song captures the longing and hopeful spirit of missing someone and hoping that they are doing well. The lyrics are simple and direct, but they are delivered with heartfelt emotion, supported by the driving rock sound of the band.
Line by Line Meaning
Where are you? Are you where the sky's are blue?
The singer is wondering where the person is and if they are in a peaceful, happy place.
Are you playing with the sun, or talking with the moon
The singer is asking if the person is spending their time happily and enjoying the world around them.
Where are you?, Where are you?
The singer is repeating their question about the person's location and wellbeing.
How are you? Is your life to taste still blue?
The artist is asking how the person is doing and if they are still feeling sad or alone.
As you hid inside so long.But not enough for those who knew
The artist acknowledges that the person has been struggling, but that their loved ones have noticed and want to help.
How are you? How are you?
The singer is asking again about the person's state of mind.
Would you send me please some news.
The singer is requesting an update from the person.
How is life for you out there?
The artist is inquiring about the quality of the person's life.
Are you dancing on a rainbow lane?
The artist is asking if the person is enjoying life and having fun.
Are you singing in the rain?
The artist is asking if the person is able to find joy even in difficult times.
Will you help me understand?
The singer is asking for the person's help in comprehending their situation.
Will you be my chosen angel now? Will you take me by the hand?
The artist is asking the person to guide them and help them through their struggles.
Meet me at the end...
The singer is suggesting that they will wait for the person to return to them and provide support until the end of their life.
Is it true, that your friends they welcome you
The singer is wondering if the person has found acceptance and support from their friends.
Does the road to nowhere now... lead to somewhere new?
The singer is asking if the person's aimless journey has led them to a new, positive place.
Is it true? Is it true?
The artist is repeating their questions from earlier, seeking confirmation or denial from the person.
Will you help me see it through?
The artist is asking for the person's help in understanding their new perspective and navigating their struggles.
Hope you found your piece of Heaven
The singer hopes that the person has found a place where they feel happy and at peace.
Hope you found your way back home...Tell me...
The singer is hoping that the person has found their way back to themselves and is asking for confirmation.
Will you make me understand?
The artist is asking the person to help them comprehend their new perspective.
Will you be my chosen angel?
The artist is requesting help and guidance from the person.
Will I find you right at the end?
The artist is wondering if the person will stay with them until the end of their life to provide guidance and support.
Right at the end...
The singer is emphasizing their desire for the person to stay with them until the end of their life.
Contributed by Addison P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
anderson barbosa
esteja onde estiver saiba que seu canto sua voz e sua simpatia estará sempre presente em nossos corações!!steve lee forever
Diane Broude
My favorite song with Nik singing. What a dedication to Steve! Keep on rockin 🤟
karmapeach
A beautiful song, a great voice Nic for this song :) RIP Steve I never forget you.
Metal&Ice
Rest in peace, Steve Lee!!! We miss you!!!! :'(
Ronaldo Bernardo Bernardo
um dos maiores cantores que já vi!!!!
Rosa Elaine
Onde estiver estará sempre presente com seu canto eternamente será lembrado steve lee❤🌹😥
Martina Unterwalden
A real Beautiful song. And it is very fine that he thinks about how life is in heaven.
marconnet hans
Not a beautifull song, just one of the most BEAUTIFULL ones EVER !!!!!So many THANX to Nic and Léo putting together melody voice and lyrics with exactly all the emotions that we all SHARE.
Thank MR LEE for you gave us. If u are closer to GOD, he is very lucky, i really understand why he was so much in a hurry to meet you.
Paula Jane
I love everything about this song forever 🎸🎸❤❤🎸🎸🎸
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