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.
It's High Time
Emil Bulls Lyrics
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An endless blankness is rising
I face my own demise an realize
In my mind I'm already dead
Fire return into my life
Fire come back in inject
Your spirit into
Fire don't you
Don't you ever leave my side
It's high time
Guide me through life
It's high time
From the darkest valley to
The far side of the moon
Don't you ever leave my side
My worst enemies
A magnetic attraction towards me
Full speed exceed the limit
This is far beyond my control
Fire return into my life
Fire come back inject
Your spirit into
My mind
Fire don't you
Don't you ever leave my side
It's high time
Guide me through life
It's high time
From the darkest valley to
The far side of the moon
Don't you ever leave my side
Don't you ever leave my side
It's high time
Guide me through life
It's high time
From the darkest valley to
The far side of the moon
Don't you ever leave my side
The opening lines of Emil Bulls's song "It's High Time", "Have mercy on me, an endless blankness is rising, I face my own demise and realize, in my mind I'm already dead", set the tone for a song about despair, hopelessness, and the search for salvation. The singer of the song is in the midst of a crisis, feeling like their life is slipping away from them and they are helpless to stop it. They beg for mercy and for the "fire" to return to their life, likely referring to the passion and drive that they once had. They acknowledge that their enemies are closing in on them and they are losing control. They end the song with the repetition of the phrase, "Don't you ever leave my side", imploring the fire to stay with them and guide them through the darkness.
The lyrics of this song can be interpreted in different ways. Some may see it as a reference to addiction and the difficulty of breaking free from it, while others may see it as a metaphor for depression and the search for a source of light and hope. Regardless of the interpretation, the emotional intensity of the song is undeniable. The use of repetition in the lyrics and the urgent tone of the music give the impression that the singer is desperate for help and is not sure where to turn.
Line by Line Meaning
Have mercy on me
I am asking for forgiveness or compassion for something I have done or for something happening in my life.
An endless blankness is rising
I am feeling a sense of emptiness or lack of purpose, and it is becoming stronger and more pervasive.
I face my own demise and realize
I am confronting my own mortality or an ending in my life, and understanding it for what it is.
In my mind I'm already dead
I am feeling a sense of hopelessness or despair that makes me feel like I am already gone, even if I am physically still alive.
Fire return into my life
I am calling for passion, energy or inspiration in my life, after having felt empty or disconnected.
Fire come back in inject
I want this energy or passion to be infused into me or into my life, to help me keep moving forward.
Your spirit into
I am referring to the abstract concept of passion or energy and ask that it becomes a part of me or fills up my life.
My mind
I am focusing on my thoughts or my inner self, and asking that they are influenced by this passion or energy.
Fire don't you
I am pleading for this feeling of inspiration, energy or passion to not disappear, to not leave me again.
Don't you ever leave my side
I am asking that this passion and energy remain a constant presence in my life, that it does not abandon me when I need it the most.
It's high time
I recognize that it is time to make a change, to take action and move forward in my life.
Guide me through life
I am asking for help or support in navigating the different challenges and obstacles presented by life.
From the darkest valley to the far side of the moon
I am acknowledging that there will be difficult times and great distance to cover in my journey, but I want to be supported and guided throughout all of it.
Contributed by Ethan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.