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.
Levels and Scales
Emil Bulls Lyrics
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Waking up into a nightmare day by day
Stuck in a void
Standing on the shards of chaos
Trying to figure out the map
Of my life below
Don't do this to me mind
Wanna be free from regret
Wanna live, wanna love
Wanna be, wanna laugh
Wanna breath, wanna float
Wanna be weightless
And feel all the molecules I′m made of
Let it go, let it go, let it go now
Before it takes control
Let it go, let it go, let it go now
March with your dreams
They're more than you see
Let it go, let it go, let it go now
Before you lose it all
Let it go, let it go, let it go now
March with your dreams
They're more than you see
So much more than you can see
More than levels and scales
I sleep with one eye open
Can′t run away
Can′t escape my days gone gray
Do you think it's funny?
Standing at the crossroads
The ownership of my sanity
Is gone woe
Why are you doing this to me mind?
Wanna be free from worry
Wanna be free from regret
Wanna live, wanna love
Wanna be, wanna laugh
Wanna breath, wanna float
Wanna be weightless
And feel all the molecules I′m made of
Let it go, let it go, let it go now
Before it takes control
Let it go, let it go, let it go now
March with your dreams
They're more than you see
Let it go, let it go, let it go now
Before you lose it all
Let it go, let it go, let it go now
March with your dreams
They′re more than you see
So much more than you can see
More than levels and scales
Let it go, let it go, let it go now
Before it takes control
Let it go, let it go, let it go now
March with your dreams
They're more than you see
Let it go, let it go, let it go now
Before you lose it all
Let it go, let it go, let it go now
March with your dreams
They′re more than you see
So much more than you can see
More than levels and scales
In Emil Bulls's song Levels and Scales, the lyrics depict a feeling of being trapped and lost in one's own mind. The singer is on the verge of breaking and waking up into a nightmare day by day. They feel stuck in a void, standing on the shards of chaos, trying to figure out the map of their life below. Throughout the song, the singer craves freedom from worry and regret, and they want to live, love, laugh, breath, float, and feel weightless. They want to let go of the control over their mind before it takes over, and they urge themselves to march with their dreams, which are more than what can be seen on the levels and scales.
The lyrics hint at the struggle with mental health issues, which can be an overwhelming experience of feeling trapped and lost in one's own mind. The singer is urging themselves to break free from the thoughts that hold them captive, to let go of control and march forward with their dreams as they are more than what meets the eye. The song is a powerful reminder that mental health issues are real and can be challenging, but with the right mindset, one can overcome them and find a way out of chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on the verge of breaking
I am very close to losing control of my life and my mental health
Waking up into a nightmare day by day
Each day feels like a bad dream or a living nightmare
Stuck in a void
Feeling lost or stuck in life, like there is no way out or no clear direction
Standing on the shards of chaos
Feeling like my life is broken or in pieces, and it's hard to stand or find stability
Trying to figure out the map of my life below
Trying to understand or make sense of my life and my place in the world
Don't do this to me mind
I am struggling with my own thoughts and emotions, and feel like my own mind is causing me pain or confusion
Wanna be free from worry
I want to live without the burden of anxiety or stress
Wanna be free from regret
I want to let go of the past and move forward without any regrets or feelings of guilt
Wanna live, wanna love
I want to experience all the good things life has to offer, including love and happiness
Wanna be, wanna laugh
I want to be myself and feel happy and carefree
Wanna breath, wanna float
I want to feel free and weightless, like I am floating through life
Wanna be weightless
I want to let go of any heaviness or burdens in my life
And feel all the molecules I'm made of
I want to be in touch with my own body and feel alive and present in the world
Let it go, let it go, let it go now
I need to release my worries and fears and move on with my life
Before it takes control
Before my problems and concerns become overwhelming and take over my life
March with your dreams
I need to pursue my dreams and goals, no matter how difficult or challenging they may seem
They're more than you see
My dreams and aspirations may be bigger and more important than they appear on the surface
So much more than you can see
My life and my potential are much greater than what I can currently imagine or perceive
I sleep with one eye open
I am constantly vigilant and on edge, unable to truly relax or rest
Can't run away
I feel trapped in my own life and unable to escape my problems or challenges
Can't escape my days gone gray
My life feels dull or monotonous, and it's hard to find joy or excitement
Do you think it's funny?
I feel like my own struggles are being ignored or dismissed by others
Standing at the crossroads
I am at a turning point in my life, where I must make a difficult choice or decision
The ownership of my sanity is gone woe
I feel like I am losing my mind or my grip on reality
Before you lose it all
Before I lose everything I hold dear or my own sense of self
Writer(s): Jamie Richardson, Christoph Von Freydorff, Andreas Bock, Stephan Karl, Benjamin Burkhard Heinrich Ern Richter
Contributed by Alaina O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.