Emil Bulls is a German alternative metal band that was formed in 1995 in Mu… Read Full Bio ↴Emil Bulls is a German alternative metal band that was formed in 1995 in Munich, Bavaria. The group consists of two guitarists, a bass guitar player, a drummer and a vocalist/guitarist.

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.

Mirror
Emil Bulls Lyrics

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I don't like it here
I feel so alone
I'm a stranger to myself
IÂ'm afraid of being at home
It's always you
Oh every day it's all the same
I wonder why
IÂ'm satisfied

I float around
Don't know where I belong
I stay because of you
Waiting in oblivion

I wish we were siamese
I can't let go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Mirror" by Emil Bulls are about feeling lost and disconnected from oneself and one's surroundings. The singer expresses feelings of alienation and fear, indicating a sense of not belonging and being out of place. The repetition of "it's always you" suggests that there's a certain person or situation that contributes to this sense of unease, and that the singer is unable to break free from it. The line "I'm satisfied" is almost ironic, as if the singer is trying to convince themselves that they're content when really they're deeply unhappy.

The verses of the song detail the singer's sense of displacement and disorientation, while the chorus focuses on the repetitive nature of their experiences. The final line, "I wish we were Siamese, I can't let go," adds an additional layer of meaning. Siamese twins are physically joined together, and so the desire to be Siamese implies a need for connection and attachment; the singer can't let go of the person or situation that they feel trapped by.

Line by Line Meaning

I Don't Like It Here
The singer dislikes their current situation

I Feel So Alone
The singer is experiencing a strong feeling of loneliness

I'm A Stranger To Myself
The singer feels disconnected from themselves

I'm Afraid Of Being At Home
The singer has fear associated with their home environment

It's Always You
The singer's thoughts and feelings frequently revolve around a specific person

Oh Every Day It's All The Same
The singer is stuck in a repetitive and mundane routine

I Wonder Why
The singer is curious about their situation and emotions

I'm Satisfied
Despite negative experiences, the singer feels content with their current situation

I Float Around
The singer feels lost and directionless

Don't Know Where I Belong
The singer does not feel like they fit in anywhere

I Stay Because Of You
The singer remains in their current situation because of the person they mentioned earlier