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.
Rainbows and Butterflies
Emil Bulls Lyrics
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We are driven by hunger
We're the meanest and the baddest animal in the jungle
With every breath we take we bring Armageddon
We're night's parasites, we were born in the shadows
Hungry and lonely we're crying at the moon
Real life don't fit in boxes and speech balloons
We don't give a shit 'bout rainbows and butterflies
We fuck your elves and unicorns doggy style
It's too sad that we gotta burst your bubble
But neverland is in serious trouble
We don't give a shit 'bout rainbows and butterflies
We fuck your elves and unicorns doggy style
Wake up, stop living in a fairytale
Make way for the beasts of prey
It's the flawless flesh that drives us out of the den
The scent of wild innocence is carried on the wind
All light must pass when the beast is unleashed
The wolf meets the sheep for a fancy feast
Hungry and lonely we're crying at the moon
Real life don't fit in boxes and speech balloons
We don't give a shit 'bout rainbows and butterflies
We fuck your elves and unicorns doggy style
It's too sad that we gotta burst your bubble
But neverland is in serious trouble
We don't give a shit 'bout rainbows and butterflies
We fuck your elves and unicorns doggy style
Wake up, stop living in a fairytale
Make way for the beasts of prey
We are, we are the spawn of the night
We outshine the light
We make the sun go down
We are, we are the beat of your heart
A breathtaking drug
We bring you back to life
Open the gates of the night
We rise when daylight dies
We rise when daylight dies
We don't give a shit 'bout rainbows and butterflies
We fuck your elves and unicorns doggy style
It's too sad that we gotta burst your bubble
But neverland is in serious trouble
We don't give a shit 'bout rainbows and butterflies
We fuck your elves and unicorns doggy style
Wake up, stop living in a fairytale
Make way for the beasts of prey
We don't give a shit
about rainbows and butterflies - the lyrics of Emil Bulls's song Rainbows and Butterflies convey a sense of defiance and aggression against fairytales and unrealistic expectations. The song is a raw expression of the band's philosophy, challenging the listener to wake up from their illusions and face the reality of life. The opening lines establish the tone of the song, stating that "we are ready for blood" and "we're the meanest and the baddest animal in the jungle." The lyrics suggest that the band is willing to do whatever it takes to survive and succeed.
The chorus of the song is particularly striking, as it repeatedly states that "we don't give a shit 'bout rainbows and butterflies." This line is a direct challenge to the idea of a perfect, idyllic world, and suggests that the band is rejecting any notion of happiness or harmony that isn't rooted in reality. Instead, the band boldly proclaims that they "fuck your elves and unicorns doggy style," a provocative and aggressive image that stands in stark contrast to the soft and gentle imagery of fairytales.
Overall, Emil Bulls's song Rainbows and Butterflies is a powerful and provocative statement. The band's rejection of fantasy and idealism is a reflection of their gritty, confrontational style, and their message is both challenging and inspiring.
Line by Line Meaning
We are ready for blood
We are fully prepared and willing to engage in violent behavior
We are driven by hunger
Our motivation stems from a strong desire or need for something
We're the meanest and the baddest animal in the jungle
We are the most aggressive and powerful creature in our environment
With every breath we take we bring Armageddon
Our very existence has the potential to bring about widespread destruction or chaos
We're night's parasites, we were born in the shadows
We thrive in darkness and use it to our advantage, and our behavior may be parasitic or harmful to others
Hungry and lonely we're crying at the moon
We are in a state of emptiness or longing, and expressing this in a primal, animalistic way
Real life don't fit in boxes and speech balloons
The realities of life cannot be easily encapsulated or simplified, and may not conform to societal norms or expectations
We don't give a shit 'bout rainbows and butterflies
We have no interest or concern for idealistic or optimistic notions
We fuck your elves and unicorns doggy style
We are intentionally and crudely defiling innocent or fantastical concepts
It's too sad that we gotta burst your bubble
Unfortunately, we must disappoint or disillusion those who hold onto naive or unrealistic beliefs
But neverland is in serious trouble
The naive or dreamlike place represented by 'neverland' is under threat or severely challenged
Wake up, stop living in a fairytale
We are urging others to face reality and reject escapist or unrealistic tendencies
Make way for the beasts of prey
We are proclaiming ourselves as dominant or ferocious creatures that demand attention and respect
It's the flawless flesh that drives us out of the den
Our desire or attraction towards something pure or unblemished motivates us to leave our comfort zone
The scent of wild innocence is carried on the wind
We are drawn to natural or untainted things, and may be willing to harm them in our pursuit
All light must pass when the beast is unleashed
Our primal, animalistic nature overpowers our more benevolent or rational tendencies
The wolf meets the sheep for a fancy feast
We are using the metaphor of predator and prey to describe our interactions with others, where the weaker or more innocent are at risk
We are, we are the spawn of the night
We see ourselves as the product of darkness or chaos, and derive power or identity from this
We outshine the light
Our power or influence is greater than that of positive, constructive forces
We make the sun go down
We have the ability to cause darkness or destruction, and may even revel in this power
We are, we are the beat of your heart
We are deeply ingrained in the human experience or psyche, and may even represent primal or instinctual aspects of ourselves
A breathtaking drug
Our influence or power is addictive or alluring, but also potentially damaging
We bring you back to life
Our influence or presence can awaken or energize others, but may also be harmful or chaotic
Open the gates of the night
We are beckoning others to embrace darkness or chaos alongside us
We rise when daylight dies
Our power or influence is strongest when others are at their weakest or least prepared
We don't give a shit
We are dismissive or defiant towards social norms or others' expectations
Contributed by Gavin I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.