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.

All In Tune With The Universe
Emil Bulls Lyrics

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There's a whiff of progress in the air tonight
But I keep on stumbling under the strange wheels of time
Show me your Mona Lisa smile
While you're moving the sun out of my mind

You're waving a stuck up
A stuck up goodbye

You're all in tune with the universe while the sun goes down on me
Don't let me die waiting and dreaming

Tell me where you have been
When I was lost on the black path again
I'll hold my own even though
Barely breathing bleeding from the soul

You're waving a stuck up
A stuck up goodbye

You're all in tune with the universe while the sun goes down on me

Don't let me die waiting and dreaming
You're in tune with the universe
The sun goes down on me
Don't let me die
Waiting and dreaming

The world's in the tune with the universe
The sun goes down
The sun goes down
The sun goes down
You're in tune with the universe

The sun goes down on me, the sun goes down
On me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Emil Bulls's song "All In Tune With The Universe" are rich in imagery and emotion, describing a narrator who is struggling to keep up with the changes and challenges of life. The opening line, "There's a whiff of progress in the air tonight," suggests that something new and exciting is happening, but the singer is having trouble adapting to it. They feel like they are stumbling under the wheels of time, unable to keep pace with the fast-moving world around them.

The singer addresses a love interest, asking them for support and encouragement. They ask to see the person's "Mona Lisa smile," which suggests a mysterious and enigmatic expression that could offer comfort and guidance. However, the person seems to be saying goodbye in a "stuck up" manner, which implies a dismissive or aloof attitude. Despite this, the singer continues to hold on to hope, asking not to be left "waiting and dreaming" and expressing a determination to "hold their own" even in difficult circumstances.

The repetition of the phrase "all in tune with the universe" suggests a sense of cosmic harmony or alignment that is eluding the singer. They feel like they are out of sync with the world around them, and they long to be in harmony with it. The final repetition of "the sun goes down on me" emphasizes a sense of loss, as if the singer is watching the sun set on their hopes and dreams. Ultimately, the lyrics convey a sense of struggle, longing, and hope in the face of uncertainty and change.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a whiff of progress in the air tonight
There's a sense of development happening around me, but I feel like I'm struggling to keep up with the ever-changing times.

But I keep on stumbling under the strange wheels of time
Despite trying my best, I find myself constantly tripping and struggling to adapt to the new and different situations that time brings.

Show me your Mona Lisa smile
Please reveal your enigmatic smile to me, which intrigues and captivates me in a similar fashion as the famous painting.

While you're moving the sun out of my mind
While you distract me from my troubles and negative thoughts, helping me to push those things out of my mind.

You're waving a stuck up
You're giving me a snobbish and insincere goodbye.

A stuck up goodbye
A fake and insincere farewell gesture.

You're all in tune with the universe while the sun goes down on me
You seem to be perfectly aligned with the natural rhythms and forces of the world, while I am struggling and feeling overwhelmed by my problems.

Don't let me die waiting and dreaming
Please don't leave me to languish and waste away while I wait for changes to happen, or while I hope for positive outcomes to come true.

Tell me where you have been
Please let me know about your experiences and your journeys, so I can gain perspective and insight from them.

When I was lost on the black path again
When I was feeling lost and hopeless, and my life seemed to be filled with negativity and darkness once more.

I'll hold my own even though
I'll try to remain strong and independent, even though...

Barely breathing bleeding from the soul
...even though I feel like I'm barely alive and suffering greatly, both physically and emotionally.

The world's in the tune with the universe
The world around us seems to be moving and changing according to natural forces and patterns, and we need to learn to adapt and adjust to these changes.

The sun goes down
The day ends and darkness falls upon us.

You're in tune with the universe
You seem to be in harmony with and receptive to the natural world and its workings.

The sun goes down on me, the sun goes down
I'm struggling to cope with the changes and challenges of the world around me, even as the day ends and darkness falls upon us all.

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