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.
Porcelain
Emil Bulls Lyrics
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Now all the things become crystal clear
You're the sucker and I'm the god in here
Take a look at this world she's smiling at me
I dance with angels on my way to hell
No I won't sing about summer and love
Cause tonight it all turns into a winter of hate ... cold
I left the earth when the cold wind came
Oh when the drugs began to take hold
I heard CASH playing " I'm leaving now"
In Emil Bulls' song "Porcelain," the lyrics convey a sense of rebellion and individualism. The opening lines "Now all my people come on ... whatever gets you off... you will find it here" set the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics suggest that everyone has the freedom to pursue their own desires and that this song is a place where they can find what they are looking for. As the song progresses, the lyrics become more aggressive and confrontational, with the lines "You're the sucker and I'm the god in here / Take a look at this world she's smiling at me" suggesting that the singer is in control and sees the world as subservient to him.
The notion of rebellion is further explored with the lines "I dance with angels on my way to hell," which suggests that the singer is confident in his decisions and is willing to face the consequences of his choices. Additionally, the lyrics "No I won't sing about summer and love / Cause tonight it all turns into a winter of hate ... cold" create a contrast between traditional love songs and this song. The singer rejects the conventional notions of love and instead chooses to embrace the "winter of hate," which could be interpreted as a symbol of rebellion and rejection of society's expectations.
In the final verse, the lyrics become more introspective as the singer reflects on their experience with drugs and hears Johnny Cash singing "I'm leaving now." This could be interpreted as a representation of the singer's internal struggle with addiction and the decision to break free from it. The lyrics offer a glimpse into the singer's psyche and suggest that they are exploring darker themes in their music.
Line by Line Meaning
Now all my people come on ... whatever gets you off... you will find it here
Everyone is welcome here, and you'll find what you need to satisfy your desires
Now all the things become crystal clear
Everything is made clear and understandable
You're the sucker and I'm the god in here
I have the power and you are powerless
Take a look at this world she's smiling at me
Life seems good and happy from my perspective
I dance with angels on my way to hell
I indulge in sinful activities even though I know they will lead to negative consequences
No I won't sing about summer and love
I won't sing about happy, romantic themes
Cause tonight it all turns into a winter of hate ... cold
Things have taken a negative turn and everything is cold and full of hate
I left the earth when the cold wind came
I felt disconnected from reality when things got tough
I saw a darkness along lover's lane
I witnessed negative experiences happen to people who were once in love
Oh when the drugs began to take hold
I began to feel the effects of the drugs I was using
I heard CASH playing " I'm leaving now"
I heard the song "I'm leaving now", by Johnny Cash
Contributed by Xavier I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.