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.

Collapsed Memorials
Emil Bulls Lyrics

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I am here because of you again
I am here to feel love again
I am here to pass out again
Here I am at the bitter end

I am here to see a miracle
I am here to build castles in the air
I am here to praise every flop

I'm a master of deception
Basically rotten
Long ago forgotten

Save me
A glorious euphoria
Save me
Paralized by the blinding lights

Save me

A glorious euphoria
Save me
Paralized by the blinding lights

I am here
Paralized
I am here

Save me
A glorious euphoria
Save me
Paralized by the blinding lights

Collapsed memorial
Traumatized in delirious disguise

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Emil Bulls's song Collapsed Memorials could potentially speak to themes of addiction, desire, and a search for salvation. The repeated phrase "I am here" could indicate a feeling of being lost or stuck, and searching for something to fill the void. The singer seems to be seeking out highs and thrills, yet despite feeling "paralyzed" and "traumatized," they keep returning to this behavior.

The line "long ago forgotten" could suggest that this behavior has been going on for a while, and the singer may feel like they're trapped in a cycle. The mention of being a "master of deception" could hint that the singer is lying to themselves or others about their behavior. The phrase "collapsed memorial" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer themselves - someone who has been broken down and may feel worthless, yet still seeks out something to make them feel alive.

Overall, the song seems to be exploring the dark side of human desire and the lengths we may go to in order to attain the things that we want, even if those things ultimately hurt us. The repeated plea of "save me" could be seen as a call out for help, even if the singer feels powerless to change their ways.

Line by Line Meaning

I am here because of you again
I am present once more because of your influence

I am here to feel love again
I am present with the intention of experiencing affection anew

I am here to pass out again
I am present intending to surrender consciousness as before

Here I am at the bitter end
I find myself at the conclusion, feeling unhappy

I am here to see a miracle
I am present with the desire to witness something extraordinary

I am here to build castles in the air
I am present to daydream and construct lofty fantasies

I am here to praise every flop
I am present with the inclination to admire every unsuccessful outcome

I'm a master of deception
I am an expert in trickery

Basically rotten
In essence, I am decaying

Long ago forgotten
Forgotten since an extended duration

Save me
Rescue me from my current state