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.
Kids
Emil Bulls Lyrics
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Crawling on your knees toward it
Making momma so proud
But your voice is too loud
We like to watch you laughing
Picking insects off of plants
No time to think of consequences
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
Control yourself
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
The water is warm
But it's sending me shivers
A baby is born
Crying out for attention
The memories fade
Like looking through a fogged mirror
Decisions to
Decisions are made
Decisions are made and not bought
But I thought this wouldn't hurt a lot
I guess not
Control yourself
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
Control yourself
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
(Control yourself, control yourself, control yourself)
(Control yourself, control yourself, control yourself)
(Control yourself, control yourself, control yourself)
(Control yourself, control yourself, control yourself)
(Control yourself, control yourself, control yourself)
(Control yourself, control yourself, control yourself)
(Control yourself, control yourself, control yourself)
(Control yourself, control yourself, control yourself)
Control yourself
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
Control yourself
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
Control yourself
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees wanting to be haunted
Control yourself
Take only what you need from it
A family of trees
The lyrics to Emil Bulls's song "Kids" convey a sense of self-awareness and reflection on the consequences of our actions. The opening lines, "You were a child, crawling on your knees toward it, making momma so proud, but your voice is too loud," suggest the innocence and excitement of childhood, but also indicate that the singer may have grown up too fast or become too outspoken for societal expectations.
The following lines, "We like to watch you laughing, picking insects off of plants, no time to think of consequences," paint a picture of carefree joy and a disregard for the repercussions of one's actions. It speaks to the idea of living in the moment and not fully understanding the long-term effects of our choices.
The recurring refrain, "Control yourself, take only what you need from it, a family of trees wanting to be haunted," emphasizes the need for self-discipline and restraint. The mention of a "family of trees wanting to be haunted" could be interpreted as a metaphor for a desire to be remembered or have an impact on others, despite the fleeting nature of existence.
The second verse introduces the concept of water, symbolizing life and its unpredictability. The line, "The water is warm but it's sending me shivers," suggests a contradictory and unsettling experience. It could represent the bittersweet nature of new beginnings and the fear of the unknown.
The line, "Decisions are made and not bought, but I thought this wouldn't hurt a lot, I guess not," further explores the consequences of decisions made in the past. It reflects a realization that choices can have painful outcomes, even if they were made with good intentions.
Overall, "Kids" can be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the importance of self-control, considering the consequences of our actions, and the fleeting nature of life.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Nicholas Huner Goldwasser, Andrew Wells Vanwyngarden
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