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.
No Hay Banda
Emil Bulls Lyrics
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I never thought that such a sweet voice could cause so much harm
Please stop saying that you love me
Don't fuck with me
The golden sun will shine
In my own world tonight
I'll forget about life for a while
I´m always wrapped up in the world of my own
It's impossible through words to describe
What I feel what I fear I'm up shit creek
I just have no kick left
There are no mistakes just happy little accidents
There are no mistakes just happy little accidents
Nothing is ever for sure that's the only sure thing I do know
But my love is for real
There are no mistakes just happy little accidents
My love's for real
The lyrics of Emil Bulls's song No Hay Banda explore the complexities of relationships, as well as the struggle to maintain one's own sense of self in the midst of crushing emotions. The first verse is about the pain of being in love with someone who doesn't love you back - the singer of the song feels like their phone calls are taking them on a rollercoaster ride between heaven and hell, and they're struggling to reconcile their feelings for someone who is causing them so much harm. The chorus drives the message home: "don't f*** with me." The singer is warning this person to stop playing with their heart because they can't handle it anymore.
The second verse offers some respite from the darkness of the first, as the singer escapes into their own inner world, "riding a comet through the skies" and forgetting about life for a while. However, it's clear that this world is not a perfect escape - they're "wrapped up" in their own world to the point where it's impossible to adequately express their feelings to the outside world. They feel like they're "up shit creek" and have "no kick left," emphasizing the overwhelming nature of their predicament.
The bridge of the song is where things get interesting, with the repetition of the mantra "there are no mistakes just happy little accidents." This seems like a message from the singer to themselves - even though things may not be going well, they're still moving forward and learning from every experience. The final line of the song, "my love's for real," feels like a rallying cry from the singer. Even though their emotions are difficult and complex, they're still genuine and worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
Your phone calls send me from heaven to hell
When you call me, my emotional state is extremely volatile, it goes from extremely happy to extremely sad in a matter of seconds.
I never thought that such a sweet voice could cause so much harm
It's surprising to me that your voice has the power to evoke such intense emotions in me, both positive and negative.
Please stop saying that you love me
I can't handle the weight of your love, it's causing me distress, so I'm asking you to stop telling me that you love me.
Don't fuck with me
Please don't play with my emotions or play games with me, I need you to be sincere and honest.
The golden sun will shine
In my own world tonight, things will be brighter and happier, I'll be lost in my imagination.
I'll ride a comet through the skies
I'll be having the time of my life, I'll be soaring high and free, with no care in the world.
I'll forget about life for a while
I'm taking a break from reality, disconnecting from everything that's weighing me down, just for a little while.
I'm always wrapped up in the world of my own
Most of the time, I'm lost in my own thoughts and emotions, and it's difficult to explain what's going on inside my head.
It's impossible through words to describe
There are no words that can fully capture or express what I'm feeling or thinking, it's beyond language and rational thought.
What I feel what I fear I'm up shit creek
I'm overwhelmed by my emotions and fears, and I'm struggling to cope and stay afloat.
There are no mistakes just happy little accidents
I believe that things happen for a reason, and even when things go wrong or unexpected, they can bring us joy and happiness in unexpected ways.
There are no mistakes just happy little accidents
I choose to see the bright side of things, and focus on the good rather than the bad.
Nothing is ever for sure that's the only sure thing I do know
I'm aware that life is unpredictable and uncertain, and the only thing I'm certain of is that everything is uncertain.
But my love is for real
Despite all the uncertainties and complexities of life, one thing that's certain is that my love for you is genuine and true.
Contributed by Anna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.