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.
Infecting the Program
Emil Bulls Lyrics
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I'm addicted to that
You're sealed off in your own selfish world
Don't tread on my dream
This is all I got
My vocation
It thrills fills and kills
Can't you see that I'm addicted to it
Stop your false flag operations
Don't you get that I can't live without it
You'll never get me under your thumb
You'll never infect me with the virus that you spread
I'm going to annihilate
Everything we've shared
I'll teach you a lesson
Onethat you'll never forget
This is passion
It thrills fills and kills
Won't you stop infecting the the program
Can't you see that I'm addicted to it
Stop your false flag operations
Don't you get that I can't live without it
Come on! Check this out!
Won't you stop infecting the the program
Can't you see that I'm addicted to it
Stop your false flag operations
Don't you get that I can't live without it
Won't you stop infecting the the program
Can't you see that I'm addicted to it
Stop your false flag operations
Don't you get that I can't live without it
The lyrics of Emil Bulls's song Infecting the Program describe a strong addiction towards something that gives the singer a sense of purpose and fulfillment in life. The lines "this is all I got, my vocation, it thrills fills and kills" suggest that this addiction is related to their career, and it gives the singer a sense of control and satisfaction, even if it comes at a cost. The chorus of the song urges someone else to stop "infecting the program," meaning to stop interfering with their addiction or trying to derail their career. The singer is urging the other person to see that they cannot live without this thing that they're addicted to and that they must stop the "false flag operations" that are preventing them from achieving their goals.
In the second verse, the singer becomes more aggressive towards the person who is trying to interfere with their addiction. They vow to "annihilate everything we've shared" and "teach [them] a lesson" so that they'll never forget it. This suggests that the addiction is so powerful that it has become a significant part of the singer's identity and they will stop at nothing to protect it. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the singer's strong desire to continue their addiction and warning others not to stand in their way.
Line by Line Meaning
You'll never dig that
You'll never understand that
I'm addicted to that
I have an addiction to it
You're sealed off in your own selfish world
You only care about yourself and your own interests
Don't tread on my dream
Don't ruin or belittle my aspirations
This is all I got
This is everything I have
My vocation
My calling or career
It thrills fills and kills
It excites, satisfies, and destroys
Won't you stop infecting the program
Stop corrupting and damaging what's important to me
Can't you see that I'm addicted to it
I can't help but crave and rely on it
Stop your false flag operations
Stop deceiving and manipulating me
Don't you get that I can't live without it
It's a crucial part of my existence
You'll never get me under your thumb
You'll never have control over me
You'll never infect me with the virus that you spread
You'll never influence me with your toxic ways
I'm going to annihilate
I will destroy
Everything we've shared
Everything we had in common
I'll teach you a lesson
I'll show you the consequences of your actions
One that you'll never forget
One that you'll always remember
This is passion
This is my intense drive and dedication
Come on! Check this out!
Pay attention to what I'm saying!
Contributed by Anna D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Johannes Bühler
einfach nur GEEEIIILLL
Jacob
naja des neue album gefällt mir nich so paar stellen fand ich gut aber die refrains sind alle so popig find ich nich speziel auf des lied bezogen des alte album fand ich besser gruß
Nescher
ma gucken nächste woche emil bulls ich kommäää xP