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.
Ghosts
Emil Bulls Lyrics
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When the restless wolfs gather nose to the wind
In the favour of the night a monster creeps into your mind
It comes in an ambush as soon as you switch off the light
It haunts you it drowns you it chokes you it's eating your soul
The anguish of mind is driving you insane
When you're about to pass the gates of the darker realms
You gotta keep it
You gotta keep it
To keep the ghosts
Keep the ghosts away from you
When the world sinks into bliss
You're falling deeper into the abyss
From the top of the mountain the you made from molehills
It haunts you it drowns you it chokes you it's eating your soul
The anguish of mind is driving you insane
Don't ever loose your spark to light a raging fire
When you're about to pass the gates of the darker realms
You gotta keep it
You gotta keep it
To keep the ghosts
Keep the ghosts away from you
It haunts you again
It drowns you again
It chokes you to death
It's eating your soul
Don't ever loose your spark to light a raging fire
When you're about to pass the gates of the darker realms
You gotta keep it
You gotta keep it
To keep the ghosts
Keep the ghosts away from you
The song "Ghosts" by Emil Bulls speaks on the idea of inner demons, anxiety and the internal struggle that one faces in the dark or in troubled times. The lyrics explore the mental state of a person when they are alone and surrounded by their thoughts. The song uses imagery of wolves in the night and monsters creeping into one's mind to emphasize the idea of the darkness and dangers that lurk when one is at their most vulnerable.
The chorus urges the listener to hold on to their spark, their inner light or passion, in the face of the looming darkness. The lyrics suggest that it is this spark that can keep the ghosts away, symbolic of the haunting thoughts that can torment a person. The song can be interpreted as a message to the listener to stay strong in the face of their inner demons and to not lose themselves in the chaos of their thoughts.
Line by Line Meaning
When the city sleeps in peace all your questions run deep
During peaceful times, your thoughts become introspective and questions arise within you.
When the restless wolfs gather nose to the wind
In times of unease, people become more attuned to their surroundings and potential dangers.
In the favour of the night a monster creeps into your mind
The cover of darkness allows your fears to manifest in your thoughts.
It comes in an ambush as soon as you switch off the light
Your fears can strike suddenly and unexpectedly, especially when alone in the dark.
Don't ever loose your spark to light a raging fire
You must not lose the passion and drive to overcome obstacles and face your fears head-on.
When you're about to pass the gates of the darker realms
When you are on the verge of facing your deepest fears and darkest thoughts.
You gotta keep it
You must hold onto your inner strength and determination.
To keep the ghosts
To keep your fears and inner demons at bay.
Keep the ghosts away from you
To prevent your fears and anxieties from consuming you completely.
When the world sinks into bliss
In times of happiness and joy.
You're falling deeper into the abyss
Your inner struggles and fears can worsen during moments of happiness and contentment.
From the top of the mountain the you made from molehills
You may feel as though you have overcome small challenges, but there are still larger obstacles to face.
It haunts you again
Your fears continue to plague you.
It drowns you again
Your fears overwhelm and consume you once more.
It chokes you to death
Your fears threaten to suffocate your thoughts and emotions completely.
It's eating your soul
Your fears chip away at your mental and emotional well-being.
Contributed by Adalyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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