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.
Green Machine
Emil Bulls Lyrics
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It's got to set your soul free
I've got a wheel inside my head
A wheel of understanding
I'm a loadin', loadin' my war machine
I'm contributing to the system, the break down scheme
I'm a shuttin' down, I'm shuttin' down your greed for green
I see pretty flowers at my feet
Cool breeze, clean air, hospitality
Pretty please, pretty please, pretty please
Get the hell away from me
I'm a loadin', loadin' my war machine
I'm contributing to the system, the break down scheme
I'm a shuttin' down, I'm shuttin' down your greed for green
I am here to gun it down, I gotta do
I've got a war inside my head
It's got to set your soul free
I've got a wheel inside my head
A wheel of understanding
I'm a loadin', loadin' my war machine
I'm contributing to the system, the break down scheme
I'm a shuttin' down, I'm shuttin' down your greed for green baby
I am here to gun it down, I gotta do
The lyrics to Emil Bulls's song Green Machine delve into the theme of the internal struggle that someone can face in a world where society demands conformity and material wealth. The opening line "I've got a war inside my head, it's got to set your soul free" brings to light the idea of a battle within oneself, where the singer is fighting against societal pressures to conform and the desire to break free from it. The next line "I've got a wheel inside my head, a wheel of understanding" suggests that the singer is seeking to understand the world and themselves as they navigate through this internal conflict.
The chorus "I'm a loadin', loadin' my war machine, I'm contributing to the system, the breakdown scheme" suggests that although the singer is fighting against societal norms, they acknowledge that they are still a part of the system that perpetuates it. The line "I'm shuttin' down, I'm shuttin' down your greed for green" highlights the idea of the desire for material wealth and the negative effects it has on society. The repetition of the line "I am here to gun it down, I gotta do" reinforces the idea that this internal battle is a constant struggle that needs to be fought.
The second verse takes a more sarcastic tone, with the singer describing the beauty of nature around them, but immediately following it up with "pretty please, pretty please, pretty please, get the hell away from me." This suggests that despite wanting to appreciate the simple beauty of the natural world, the societal pressure to conform and accumulate material wealth has created a mental block that prevents the singer from enjoying it fully.
In conclusion, Emil Bulls's Green Machine is a powerful and introspective song that delves into the struggle people face with societal pressures and the desire for material wealth. The singer's battle within themselves is portrayed with vivid imagery and a sense of urgency that is both relatable and thought-provoking.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a war inside my head
I am battling my internal conflicts
It's got to set your soul free
My struggle is necessary for the freedom of others
I've got a wheel inside my head
My mind is constantly spinning with thoughts and ideas
A wheel of understanding
But with that comes an understanding of the world around me
I'm a loadin', loadin' my war machine
I am preparing myself for a battle
I'm contributing to the system, the break down scheme
I am actively trying to dismantle the oppressive system
I'm a shuttin' down, I'm shuttin' down your greed for green
I am rejecting the capitalist mindset of always wanting more money
I am here to gun it down, I gotta do
I am determined to fight against the system, no matter the cost
I see pretty flowers at my feet
Even though there is beauty around me, I am not distracted from my goal
Cool breeze, clean air, hospitality
I can appreciate the small joys in life, but they do not distract me from my mission
Pretty please, pretty please, pretty please
I do not want anything else that society deems as valuable or desirable
Get the hell away from me
Because my focus is on the bigger picture
I'm a shuttin' down, I'm shuttin' down your greed for green baby
I reaffirm my disregard for the societal expectation of endless consumption
Contributed by Jayden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Matt Cook
This is a great version of a classic song. Big move on EB's part to tackle such a god-like track, but major kudos. They rock it BIG time! (I remember when I first discovered this version of GM - had just gotten Brant's Punk Rock Guilt LP in '08, straight from LDP; it was 4 days after it turned up and was thinking about that whole Punk Rock Guilt thing; Josh & Grohl don't know jack about true art! But I digress...)
manamania5000
killer track ...so much power
Kultstatus Official
hammer, geiler, Megasong auch mal in akustik Kyuss GEIL gecovert !!!! Gibt's ein besseres Lob?! :)
DokuToku 【独トク】
GOOOYLLLEE!! =D
Hackbert Grützkotz
Nice. But i prefer the original. KYUSS IS BEST!!!
TheSerienchiller
those guys violated a beautiful song! awful!