Emil Bulls is a German alternative metal band that was formed in 1995 in Mu… Read Full Bio ↴Emil Bulls is a German alternative metal band that was formed in 1995 in Munich, Bavaria. The group consists of two guitarists, a bass guitar player, a drummer and a vocalist/guitarist.

In 1995, Christoph "Christ" von Freydorf (vocals) and Stefan "Fini" Finauer (drums), pupils of a convent school, founded the band together with Christoph's church choir friend Jamie "Citnoh" Richardson (bass guitar). They were joined by Stephan Karl "Moik" and Franz Wickenhäuser (both guitar). The band was founded in Hohenschäftlarn near Munich. The name Emil Bulls is derived from a children's movie.

In 1996, they recorded their first CD Red Dick’s Potatoe Garden themselves. The CD is in great demand today because of its small circulation. In 1997, they attended the Emergenza festival and finished third in the European competition. For this competition they hired DJ Paul Rzyttka (known as DJ Zamzoe) who afterwards became a permanent member of the band.

After a long tour, their album Monogamy was released by the indie record label Oh My Sweet Records. The record could only be purchased through the internet or during live shows. Monogamy was noticed by Island Records, which offered the band a recording deal. Some of the songs on Monogamy and a few new songs were recorded. The result was Angel Delivery Service, released in 2001. The album was already out of stock a few months later. A new edition was released including a cover version of A-Ha's "Take on Me". The songs "Smells Like Rock'n'Roll", "Leaving You with This" and "Take on Me" were released as singles.

In May 2002, Porcelain was released through Motor Music. "The Coolness of Being Wretched" and "This Day" were released as singles. Between June 2001 and August 2002, the band played 129 live shows including Rock am Ring. In August 2003, drummer Stefan Finauer left the band to go to university. He was replaced by Fabian Fab Füß. In 2003, the band played some shows in Canada and the United States.

On June 20, 2005, The Southern Comfort was released on Pirate Records. It was the last record with DJ Zamzoe.

In February 2007, the live and acoustic album The Life Acoustic was released. The album, which was recorded in Pullach in 2006, was followed by an acoustic tour.

The following album The Black Path was released on April 4, 2008, on Drakkar records. It is the hardest record of the band so far and was recorded in Hannover by Benny Richer (Caliban, Krypteria). The single "The Most Evil Spell" was offered as a free download.

In 2009, Chrissy Schneider left the band and was replaced by Andy Bock, who was the guitar player of From Constant Visions. On September 25, 2009, Phoenix was released. "Here Comes The Fire" was offered as a free download on their website. In September 2009, a music video of "When God Was Sleeping" was released.

The band's latest studio offering, Oceanic, was to be released on September 30, 2011.

Ad Infinitum
Emil Bulls Lyrics

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Feels like talking to a wall that's rising out of control
Like the fish's mind growing numb from circling the bowl
Come on now gimme a reason that makes me wanna move on
That makes me wanna fight again
Just tell it like it is
Come

Gimme a signal show me a sign I've been waiting patiently

I'm running dry still I bleed an everflowing stream

It's like losing all you unconditionally love
It's not the puzzle that's to blame when the pieces won't fall into place
Come on now gimme a reason that makes me wanna move on
That makes me wanna fight again
Just tell it like it is
Come

Gimme a signal show me a sign I've been waiting patiently
I'm running dry still I bleed an everflowing stream

I can't take it anymore
There's fire in the hole
Get down

Gimme a signal show me a sign I've been waiting patiently
I'm running dry still I bleed an everflowing stream
Gimme a signal show me a sign I've been waiting patiently
I'm running dry still I bleed an everflowing stream

Just tell it
Like it is

Come on
I would kill for it

Overall Meaning

The song Ad Infinitum by Emil Bulls seems to be discussing frustration and desperation felt by the singer. The first two lines "Feels like talking to a wall that's rising out of control / Like the fish's mind growing numb from circling the bowl" illustrate how the singer feels as though they are getting nowhere with their efforts, resulting in a sense of numbness and despair. The lines "Just tell it like it is / Come" suggest that the singer desperately wants honesty and answers, but is not getting them. They want someone to give them a reason to keep fighting, to maintain that everflowing stream of hope and resilience, but without any clear direction, they feel as though they are running dry. The line "I'm running dry still I bleed an everflowing stream" is especially poignant, as it suggests that the singer is experiencing emotional fatigue despite their attempts to keep going.

The chorus repeats the singer's plea for a sign or signal, as they are feeling lost and alone. They want to feel a connection, to know that there is a reason to keep pushing forward. They mention "fire in the hole" towards the end of the song, which could be interpreted as an explosive metaphor for how the singer feels. They are on the verge of something, but without a clear path, they fear that they will explode out of desperation.

Overall, the lyrics of Ad Infinitum suggest a sense of emotional exhaustion and the desire for a clear direction. The singer is searching for hope and asks for honesty to help them keep going.

Line by Line Meaning

Feels like talking to a wall that's rising out of control
It feels like my efforts are futile and the situation is only getting worse.

Like the fish's mind growing numb from circling the bowl
It feels like I am trapped in a repetitive and unchanging situation, causing me to feel numb and stagnant.

Come on now gimme a reason that makes me wanna move on
I am looking for a motivating reason to continue moving forward and not give up.

That makes me wanna fight again
A reason that revives my spirit and gives me the drive to keep fighting despite obstacles.

Just tell it like it is Come
I want the truth, no matter how painful, straightforward, and honest it may be.

Gimme a signal show me a sign I've been waiting patiently I'm running dry still I bleed an everflowing stream
I am waiting for some guidance or indication of a way out, even though I feel drained from giving my everything to this situation.

It's like losing all you unconditionally love
The feeling of losing something or someone that you have a profound emotional bond with, regardless of the circumstances surrounding the separation.

It's not the puzzle that's to blame when the pieces won't fall into place
The fault does not lie in the circumstances or environment, but sometimes things simply do not come together perfectly even when we try our best.

I can't take it anymore
I have reached the end of my rope, and I cannot bear the situation any longer.

There's fire in the hole
Things are about to get heated or explosive and the situation is reaching a critical point.

Just tell it Like it is Come on I would kill for it
I am desperate for the truth, and I will go to any extreme measure to obtain it.

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