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.
In Any Case Maybe
Emil Bulls Lyrics
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Everything's outta Control
Everything′s now
Everything's outta Control
Everything's now
Everything′s outta Control
Everybody wake up
Everybody wake up
Now
We feast from the horn of plenty
In the age
Of hedonistic frenzy
We got 123 million wishes
We got 456 credit cards
We exploit all mines of diamonds
We deny they′re drenched in blood
Drenched in blood
We've lost class and grace
It′s greed we embrace
We dwell in a haze
Generation in any case maybe
Everything's now
Everything′s outta Control
Everything's now
Everything′s outta Control
Everything's now
Everything's outta Control
Everybody wake up
Everybody wake up
Now
That the barrels are all empty
And our craze
Is coming to an ending
We got 123 million stories
We got 456 alibis
Ain′t no login code to heaven
For heaven′s sake
We've lost class and grace
It′s greed we embrace
We dwell in a haze
Generation in any case maybe
Everything's now
Everything′s outta Control
Everything's now
Everything′s outta Control
Everything's now
Everything's outta Control
Everybody wake up
Everybody wake up
We′ve lost class and grace
It′s greed we embrace
We dwell in a haze
Generation in any case maybe
Everything's now
Everything′s outta Control
Everything's now
Everything′s outta Control
Everything's now
Everything′s outta Control
Everybody wake up
Everybody wake up
The song "In Any Case Maybe" by Emil Bulls is a reflection on the state of our society and the negative impact of consumerism and greed. The band is urging people to wake up from their materialistic lifestyles and become aware of the problems we face. The chorus repeated three times emphasizes this message, that things are out of control, and that it's time for people to wake up.
The first verse of the song is a critique of the current age of hedonistic frenzy, where people consume and spend without regard for the consequences. The lyrics mention the vast wealth and resources available, yet we squander them in our insatiable pursuit of more. The band also points out the hypocrisy of denying the reality of the exploitation and harm caused by our actions. The second verse is a warning of the consequences of our actions, as the "barrels are all empty" and our craze is "coming to an ending." Despite the abundance of alibis and excuses, there is no way to escape our reckoning.
The bridge of the song is a melancholic message about the loss of class and grace in our society. Our obsession with greed has blinded us to the true value of things, and we live our lives in a haze of consumerism. The final refrain emphasizes the message of the song once more, that everything is out of control, and it's up to individuals to wake up and take action before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything's now
Everything is happening fast and in the present moment.
Everything's outta Control
We've lost control of our lives and society as a whole.
Everybody wake up
It's time to become aware of what's happening around us and take action.
Now
This is the current state of our society.
We feast from the horn of plenty
We live in a society where there is an abundance of resources and opportunities.
In the age
In this era of society.
Of hedonistic frenzy
We prioritize pleasure and self-indulgence over anything else.
We got 123 million wishes
We have countless desires and wants that we pursue relentlessly.
We got 456 credit cards
We live in a society where we can easily access and accumulate debt.
We exploit all mines of diamonds
We take advantage of resources without considering the negative consequences, such as human rights violations.
We deny they're drenched in blood
We ignore the negative impact and unethical practices associated with obtaining certain resources.
We've lost class and grace
We no longer prioritize dignity and respect in our actions and interactions.
It's greed we embrace
We prioritize our own desires and wealth over the well-being of others and society.
We dwell in a haze
We live in a state of confusion and lack of clarity.
Generation in any case maybe
This could apply to any generation, as these issues are not unique to one specific time period.
That the barrels are all empty
The resources we have been exploiting are running out.
And our craze
Our obsession with material possessions and wealth.
Is coming to an ending
Our unsustainable lifestyle is not sustainable and changes need to be made.
We got 123 million stories
We all have different stories and experiences that shape our perspectives and values.
We got 456 alibis
We make excuses for our actions and lack of responsibility.
Ain't no login code to heaven
Our actions and choices have consequences and we can't simply buy our way into a better afterlife.
We've lost class and grace
We no longer prioritize dignity and respect in our actions and interactions.
It's greed we embrace
We prioritize our own desires and wealth over the well-being of others and society.
We dwell in a haze
We live in a state of confusion and lack of clarity.
Generation in any case maybe
This could apply to any generation, as these issues are not unique to one specific time period.
Writer(s): Jamie Richardson, Christoph Von Freydorff, Andreas Bock, Stephan Karl, Benjamin Burkhard Heinrich Ern Richter
Contributed by Hailey P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.