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.
Every You Every Me
Emil Bulls Lyrics
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You pucker up our passion's spent
My hearts a tart your body's rent
My body's broken yours is bent
Carve your name into my arm
Instead of stressed I lie here charmed
Cause there's nothing else to doEvery me and every you
Sucker love a box I choose
No other box I choose to use
Another love I would abuse
No circumstances could excuse
In the shape of things to come
Too much poison come undone
Cause there's nothing else to do
Every me and every you
Every me and every you
Every me
Sucker love is known to swing
Prone to cling and waste these things
Pucker up for heavens sake
There's never been so much at stake
I serve my head up on a plate
It's only comfort, calling late
Cause there's nothing else to do
Every me and every you
Every me and every you
Every me
Every me and every you
Like the naked leads the blind
I know I'm selfish, I'm unkind
Sucker love I always find
Someone to bruise and leave behind
All alone in space and time
There's nothing here but what here's mine
Something borrowed, something blue
Every me and every you
Every me and every you
Every me
Every me and every you
Every me
Every me and every you
Every me
Every me and every you
Every me
Every me and every you
Every me
The lyrics to Emil Bulls' song "Every You Every Me" touch upon the themes of love and relationships, but in a darker and more complex way. The song suggests a cycle of destructive love and self-sacrifice, where the singer and their partner engage in a tumultuous relationship that is both passionate and damaging.
In the first verse, the concept of "sucker love" is introduced. This is a love that seems to be heavenly sent but ultimately ends up depleting their passion. The singer describes their heart as a "tart" (meaning bitter) while their partner's body is described as "rent" and broken. This suggests that the relationship is one-sided, with the singer giving more than they receive.
The chorus serves as a kind of mantra or realization that there is nothing else to do but continue in this destructive relationship. The repetition of "Every me and every you" emphasizes the cyclical nature of their connection, as if they are trapped in a pattern of toxic love that they can't escape.
The second verse introduces the concept of a "box" that the singer chooses to use for their love. This box symbolizes a selfish and manipulative approach to relationships. The singer admits to abusing the love of others and being unable to justify their actions. It seems they are resigned to this pattern, as if there is no other way for them to experience love.
The line "Too much poison come undone" suggests that the consequences of their actions are catching up to them. The toxicity of their behavior is unraveling and causing harm. Again, the chorus reinforces the idea that there is nothing else they can do but continue down this destructive path.
In the final verses, the singer acknowledges their own faults and the damage they have caused. They describe themselves as selfish and unkind, always finding someone to hurt and abandon. They feel isolated and empty, with only their own possessions and memories to keep them company. The phrase "something borrowed, something blue" also alludes to wedding traditions, suggesting that even in the context of commitment, their destructive tendencies persist.
Overall, "Every You Every Me" delves into the complexities of love and relationships, shining a light on the destructive patterns that can emerge. It conveys a sense of resignation and the inability to break free from the cyclical nature of toxic love.
Line by Line Meaning
Sucker love is heaven sent
Infatuation feels like a divine gift
You pucker up our passion's spent
Your efforts to show affection are in vain
My hearts a tart your body's rent
My emotions are bitter, while you suffer physically
My body's broken yours is bent
I am physically damaged, you are emotionally damaged
Carve your name into my arm
Leave a permanent mark of your presence on me
Instead of stressed I lie here charmed
I find comfort in this chaotic relationship
Cause there's nothing else to do
There are no other options or distractions
Every me and every you
Both of us, every single aspect of us
Sucker love a box I choose
I willingly indulge in toxic relationships
No other box I choose to use
I have no desire for any other kind of love
Another love I would abuse
I would mistreat any other love that comes my way
No circumstances could excuse
There's no justification, regardless of the situation
In the shape of things to come
Reflecting what the future holds
Too much poison come undone
The toxicity has reached a breaking point
Cause there's nothing else to do
There are no alternatives or distractions
Every me and every you
Both of us, every single aspect of us
Sucker love is known to swing
Inconstant love has a tendency to change
Prone to cling and waste these things
Likely to hold onto and squander these emotions
Pucker up for heavens sake
Prepare yourself for a passionate encounter
There's never been so much at stake
The consequences have never been higher
I serve my head up on a plate
I willingly offer myself as a target for emotional distress
It's only comfort, calling late
Finding solace in seeking solace, even at odd hours
Like the naked leads the blind
I, in my vulnerability, guide those who cannot see
I know I'm selfish, I'm unkind
I am aware of my self-centeredness and lack of kindness
Sucker love I always find
I consistently discover unhealthy infatuations
Someone to bruise and leave behind
Someone to harm and abandon
All alone in space and time
Feeling isolated and detached from reality
There's nothing here but what here's mine
Everything present is solely mine, no one else's
Something borrowed, something blue
Something borrowed from others, something gloomy
Every me and every you
Both of us, every single aspect of us
Every me
Each and every part of me
Every me and every you
Both of us, every single aspect of us
Every me and every you
Both of us, every single aspect of us
Every me
Each and every part of me
Every me and every you
Both of us, every single aspect of us
Every me
Each and every part of me
Every me and every you
Both of us, every single aspect of us
Every me
Each and every part of me
Every me and every you
Both of us, every single aspect of us
Every me
Each and every part of me
Every me and every you
Both of us, every single aspect of us
Every me
Each and every part of me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Paul Campion, Brian Molko, Stefan Olsdal, Steven James Hewitt
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