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
You
Gotthard Lyrics
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GOT A STRANGE HEART DISEASE
AND I DESPERATELY NEED TO GET OVER
THIS TEMPTATION
THERE SHE STANDS DAY BY DAY
AND MY LIFE TURNS AWAY
IT WAS LOVE AT THE FIRST SIGHT
THIS WON'T COME EASY
COULDN'T MOVE, I WAS PETRIFIED
COULDN'T TALK, WHEN SHE PASSED ME BY
NOW SHE'S CONSTANTLY PART
IN MY THOUGHTS, IN MY HEART
CAN'T HOLD ANOTHER DAY
ALL I WANT IS YOU, YOU, YOU
NOBODY ELSE BUT YOU, YOU, YOU
COME RAIN AND SHINE
IT'S ALL THE SAME
EVERYTIME I CALL YOUR NAME
CERTAIN THINGS MEANT TO LAST
SOME OTHERS, PART OF THE PAST
I KNOW THAT I CAN'T BE WRONG
LOVIN' YOU
SO GIMME A CHANCE, A LITTLE SIGN.... AND I KNOW
THAT ONE DAY YOU'RE MINE
I WANT YOU TO KNOW
NO WAY I LET GO
SURRENDER TO MY LOVE
ALL I WANT IS YOU, YOU, YOU
NOBODY ELSE BUT YOU, YOU, YOU
COME RAIN AND SHINE
IT'S ALL INSANE
EVERYTIME YOU PLAY THAT GAME
ALL I WANT IS YOU, YOU, YOU
NOBODY ELSE BUT YOU, YOU, YOU
COME RAIN AND SHINE
ITS ALL THE SAME
ALL I WANT IS YOU, YOU, YOU
NOBODY ELSE BUT YOU, YOU, YOU
COME RAIN AND SHINE
IT'S ALL INSANE
EVERYTIME YOU PLAY THAT GAME
The lyrics of the song “You” by Gotthard depict the story of a man who has fallen in love at first sight but is unable to express his emotions to the woman he loves. He asks for the doctor’s help, indicating how much his heart aches for her. He sees her every day, and she has become an essential part of his thoughts and heart. The love seems to be one-sided, and he craves a chance to be with her. He promises to love her unconditionally and not let go of her. He wants her to know that no one else can take her place in his heart. Every time she comes close, he feels insane and can’t take it anymore.
The lyrics of the song convey deep emotions of love, hopelessness, and desperation. The man has become so engrossed with his love interest that he is willing to surrender everything to be with her. The lyrics indicate how challenging it can be to express one's emotions, even if they are deeply felt. It also highlights how intense the feeling of love can be, making one feel insane and causing them to act erratically.
Line by Line Meaning
SOMETHING'S WRONG, DOCTOR PLEASE
The singer is in distress and needs medical attention.
GOT A STRANGE HEART DISEASE
The singer is experiencing intense emotions, possibly related to love.
AND I DESPERATELY NEED TO GET OVER
The singer wants to move past their emotions and move on.
THIS TEMPTATION
The artist is tempted by someone or something that they know they shouldn't be.
THERE SHE STANDS DAY BY DAY
The object of the artist's affections is a regular presence in their life.
AND MY LIFE TURNS AWAY
The singer's focus shifts and they become preoccupied with the person they are attracted to.
IT WAS LOVE AT THE FIRST SIGHT
The singer fell in love with the person they are attracted to immediately.
AND I KNOW
The artist is aware that their situation is complicated and difficult.
THIS WON'T COME EASY
The artist knows that their feelings won't be resolved without effort.
COULDN'T MOVE, I WAS PETRIFIED
The artist was so struck by their attraction to the other person that they were momentarily paralyzed.
COULDN'T TALK, WHEN SHE PASSED ME BY
The singer is shy or nervous around the person they are attracted to.
NOW SHE'S CONSTANTLY PART
The artist is consumed by thoughts of the person they are attracted to.
IN MY THOUGHTS, IN MY HEART
The object of the singer's affections occupies their thoughts and emotions.
CAN'T HOLD ANOTHER DAY
The singer cannot continue to resist their attraction to the other person.
ALL I WANT IS YOU, YOU, YOU
The singer's desire is singular and intense.
NOBODY ELSE BUT YOU, YOU, YOU
The artist is fixated on the person they are attracted to and no one else.
COME RAIN AND SHINE
The artist's feelings remain constant despite external circumstances.
IT'S ALL THE SAME
The singer's feelings are unwavering.
EVERYTIME I CALL YOUR NAME
The singer thinks about the other person frequently and invokes their name often.
CERTAIN THINGS MEANT TO LAST
The artist believes that some things are destined or fated.
SOME OTHERS, PART OF THE PAST
The artist recognizes that some things, including past relationships or experiences, are not meant to continue.
I KNOW THAT I CAN'T BE WRONG
The artist is confident in their feelings.
LOVIN' YOU
The singer is expressing their love for the other person.
SO GIMME A CHANCE, A LITTLE SIGN.... AND I KNOW
The artist is asking the other person to give them an opportunity to prove their love.
THAT ONE DAY YOU'RE MINE
The singer is hopeful that their love will be reciprocated.
I WANT YOU TO KNOW
The singer wants the other person to understand their feelings.
NO WAY I LET GO
The singer is determined to pursue their love.
SURRENDER TO MY LOVE
The artist wants the other person to accept their love and give in to their feelings.
ITS ALL INSANE
The artist's emotions are overwhelming and intense.
EVERYTIME YOU PLAY THAT GAME
The singer feels like their emotions are being manipulated by the other person.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CHARLES A. MEYER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
한건희
Something's wrong, doctor please
Got a strange heart disease
And I desperately need to get over
This temptation
There she stands day by day
And my life turns away
It was love at the first sight
And I know this won't come easy
Couldn't move, I was petrified
Couldn't talk, when she passed me by
Now she's constantly part
In my thoughts, in my heart
Can't hold another day
All I want is you, you, you
Nobody else but you, you, you
Come rain and shine
It's all the same
Everytime I call your name
Certain things meant to last
Some others, part of the past
I know that I can't be wrong
Lovin' you
So gimme a chance, a little sign.... And I know
That one day you're mine
I want you to know no way I let go
Surrender to my love
All I want is you, you, you
Nobody else but you, you, you
Come rain and shine
It's all insane
Everytime you play that game
All I want is you, you, you
Nobody else but you, you, you
Come rain and shine
Its all the same
All I want is you, you, you
Nobody else but you, you, you
Come rain and shine
It's all insane
Everytime you play that game
Diane Broude
Love this song! GOTTHARD ROCKS! STEVE had a one in a million voice. Sure miss it. ❤R.I.P STEVE ❤
Nzanthung Kithan
This song goes to someone special thank you Lee for your wonderful song....RIP
MsMarylyn0514
Great voice, great song!! R.I. P. Steve.....miss you!!
rbkpetroleo
Great voice! RIP Steve Lee
VelvetViolator
What an awesome voice !!!! The first time I listen to this song. Great singer, great band ! Greetings from Germany...
Peaceofmind92
I love this song, always. ❤️
O Z
Нереальный голос! Фантастическая харизма! Жаль-жаль-жаль... За что, господи???
Ik GR
согласен.
Tabatha Coleman
These guys so amazing n since I've first listen to them I cant stop n steveelee♡rip his voice n how well he performes u feel it in ur soul n he touched my heart n I cryd I relised he passed to soon I've never met or been to seen them live n I just started listening to them that how good he was!
Raquel Oliveira
voz surreal !!!!!!!!!