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.

Bachham
Emil Bulls Lyrics

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Life is a game
we should play
according to the rules but
where is the fun
when we're not
allowed to play tricks sometimes?

Burn baby, burn baby

Burn your heart for me
Smile baby, smile baby
Let the sun shine for me

Nothing exceeds like excess
It's hard to say no boy
Make a wish and take a bite
That apple is waiting for you

Burn baby, burn baby
Burn your heart for me
Smile baby, smile baby
Let the sun shine for me

I know the stakes are high
Welcome to the limit
Close to the cigar
Its the roll of the dice

Burn baby, burn baby
Burn your heart for me
Smile baby, smile baby
Let the sun shine for me

Just smile and let the sunshine in
It makes me feel alive tonight
Just go on

Burn baby, burn baby
Burn your heart for me
and baby

Smile baby, smile baby
Let the sun shine for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Emil Bulls' song Bachham highlights the idea that life is a game, and one should play it according to rules, but where is the fun when you cannot play tricks sometimes? The song also mentions that nothing exceeds like excess, and it is hard to say no when you are presented with opportunities. The lyrics then move on to encourage the listeners to burn their hearts for someone, smile and let the sunshine in to feel alive tonight.

The chorus of the song focuses on burning one's heart for someone and smiling while the sun shines for them. It paints the picture of a carefree and fun-filled life with excesses, smiling, and sunshine. The song’s lyrics seem to urge the listener to let go of their inhibitions, take risks, and live life the way they want.

This song is a perfect representation of the rock genre, which often expresses freedom of self-expression and promotes rebellion against societal norms. It is a song that inspires and encourages listeners to throw caution to the wind and indulge in life's pleasures.

Line by Line Meaning

Life is a game
Life is comparable to a game, where we try to survive and win.

we should play
We should take part in life and actively engage in it.

according to the rules but
However, we should adhere to the common norms and ethical practices.

where is the fun
It's not enjoyable or exciting when there is no adventure or challenges.

when we're not
When we are not

allowed to play tricks sometimes?
Permitted to act cunningly or scheme occasionally?

Burn baby, burn baby
Ignite and consume yourself completely, my dear.

Burn your heart for me
Sacrifice your passion for me.

Smile baby, smile baby
Express happiness on your face, my sweetheart.

Let the sun shine for me
Bring warmth and light into my life.

Nothing exceeds like excess
There is nothing more impressive than extravagance or abundance.