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.
Ignorance Is Bliss
Emil Bulls Lyrics
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Another sleepless night, it's eating me alive
Another day goes by, I wanna push rewind
Another sleepless night, it's eating me alive
The tide shifts the sand, the waves corrode the shore
Cancer will eat us all, we'll surrender one by one
Protect me from what I want
Another day goes by, I wanna push rewind
Another sleepless night, it's eating me alive
Another day goes by, I wanna Push rewind
Another sleepless night, it's eating me alive
Tracks lead to stations, I'm going nowhere
Dullness will kill us all. We'll be dreaming on and on
Greed took all emotions from me
Protect me from what I want
Another day goes by, I wanna push rewind
Another sleepless night, it's eating me alive
Another day goes by, I wanna push rewind
Another sleepless night, it's eating me alive
Greed took all emotions from me
Protect me from what I want
Another day goes by, I wanna push rewind
Another sleepless night, it's eating me alive
Another day goes by, I wanna push rewind
Another sleepless night, it's eating me alive
Another day goes by, I wanna push rewind
Another sleepless night, it's eating me alive
Another day goes by, I wanna push rewind
Another sleepless night, it's eating me alive
The lyrics of Emil Bulls’s song Ignorance Is Bliss conveys a sense of desperation and despair. The singer of the song is plagued with thoughts of regret and loss. He laments the passing days and the sleepless nights that follow that seem to consume him. The tide shifts the sand and the waves corrode the shore, a metaphor that reflects the transitory and destructive nature of human existence. Cancer will eat us all, we'll surrender one by one. The inevitability of death is something that is hard to reconcile with, and the singer seems to be struggling with the reality of his own mortality.
The lyrics of the chorus, "Another day goes by, I wanna push rewind, another sleepless night, it's eating me alive," highlights the singer's anxiety and the struggle to come to terms with his past actions. He wishes he could turn back the clock and make things right, but it's too late. Tracks lead to stations, I'm going nowhere, dullness will kill us all, and we'll be dreaming on and on. The bleak nature of the lyrics reflects the singer’s sense of hopelessness and resignation.
In summary, Emil Bulls's song Ignorance Is Bliss is a melancholic reflection of the human condition, delving into the themes of mortality, regret, and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day goes by, I wanna push rewind
The singer wishes they could turn back time, revealing a sense of regret or dissatisfaction with their current circumstances.
Another sleepless night, it's eating me alive
The singer is experiencing significant emotional distress, likely related to their feelings of regret or dissatisfaction. Their insomnia is compounding this distress.
The tide shifts the sand, the waves corrode the shore
The impermanence of natural phenomena is used as a metaphor for the general sense of futility and powerlessness the singer feels in their life.
Cancer will eat us all, we'll surrender one by one
A potent symbol of death and decay, cancer represents the ultimate expression of the artist's feelings of powerlessness and vulnerability. The inevitability of surrender suggests that the artist sees little hope or possibility for change.
Greed took all emotions from me
The artist is implying that they have lost touch with their own feelings and become overly focused on material gain or external validation. This has left them feeling disconnected and empty.
Protect me from what I want
The singer acknowledges that their desires are in conflict with their wellbeing, and asks for help in resisting temptation and maintaining self-control.
Tracks lead to stations, I'm going nowhere
The singer is expressing a sense of stagnation and aimlessness. They feel like they are stuck in a cycle of routine and repetition, without any clear sense of direction or purpose.
Dullness will kill us all. We'll be dreaming on and on
The artist is emphasizing the importance of maintaining passion and curiosity in life. They suggest that a lack of engagement with the world around us is tantamount to a kind of spiritual death.
Contributed by Charlotte H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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