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.
Survivor
Emil Bulls Lyrics
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I′m so much better
You thought that I'd be weak without you
But I′m stronger
You thought that I'd be broke without you
But I'm richer
You thought that I′d be sad without you
I laugh harder
You thought I wouldn′t grow without you
Now I'm wiser
You thought that I′d be helpless without you
But I'm smarter
You thought that I′d be stressed without you
But I'm chillin′
You thought I wouldn't sell without you
Sold nine million
I'm a survivor
I′m not gon′ give up
I'm not gon′ stop
I'm gon′ work harder
I'm a survivor
I′m gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
I'm a survivor
I′m not gon′ give up
I'm not gon′ stop
I'm gon′ work harder
I'm a survivor
I′m gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
Thought I couldn't breathe without you
I′m inhaling
You thought I couldn′t see without you
Perfect vision
You thought I couldn't last without you
But I′m lasting
You thought that I would die without you
But I'm living
You thought that I would fail without you
But I′m on top
You thought it would be over by now
But it won't stop
You thought that I would self destruct
But I′m still here
Even in my years to come
I'm still gon' be here
I′m a survivor
I′m not gon' give up
I′m not gon' stop
I′m gon' work harder
I′m a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
I′m a survivor
I′m not gon' give up
I′m not gon' stop
I′m gon' work harder
I′m a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
I′m wishin′ you the best
Pray that you are blessed
Much success, no stress
And lots of happiness
I'm better than that
I′m not gon' blast you on the radio
I′m better than that
I'm not gon′ lie on you and your family, oh
I'm better than that
I'm not gon′ hate on you in the magazines
I′m better than that
I'm not gon′ compromise my Christianity
I'm better than that
You know I′m not gon' dis you on the internet
′Cause my mama taught me better than that
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon′ give up
I′m not gon' stop
I′m gon' work harder
I′m a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin′
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon′ give up
I′m not gon' stop
I′m gon' work harder
I′m a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin′
After all of the darkness and sadness
Soon comes happiness
If I surround myself with positive things
I'll gain prosperity
I'm a survivor
I′m not gon′ give up
I'm not gon′ stop
I'm gon′ work harder
I'm a survivor
I′m gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
I'm a survivor
I′m not gon′ give up
I'm not gon′ stop
I'm gon′ work harder
I'm a survivor
I′m gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
I'm a survivor
I′m not gon′ give up
I'm not gon′ stop
I'm gon′ work harder
I'm a survivor
I′m gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
I'm a survivor
I′m not gon′ give up
I'm not gon′ stop
I'm gon′ work harder
I'm a survivor
I′m gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
The song "Survivor" by Emil Bulls speaks of the singer's strength and resilience in the face of heartbreak and loss. The chorus reinforces the idea that the singer is a survivor and will continue to persevere through any adversity. The song's lyrics are straightforward and emotional, and the use of repetition emphasizes the message of survival and the singer's determination to move forward.
The song emphasizes the idea that life will go on and happiness can be found, even after the darkest of times. The singer goes through a journey of self-discovery and growth, learning that life does not end with the end of a relationship. They realize that they are capable of thriving and becoming stronger without the person they once thought they couldn't live without.
Overall, "Survivor" is a message of hope and strength. It encourages listeners to keep going and to know that they can survive anything. It's an empowering song with an emotional message that speaks to the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I let you out of my life
I am better off without you in my life
You thought that I'd be weak without you But I′m stronger
You thought I cannot be strong without you but I am
You thought that I′d be broke without you But I'm richer
You thought I cannot be rich without you but I am
You thought that I′d be sad without you I laugh harder
You thought I cannot be happy without you but I am happier
You thought I wouldn′t grow without you Now I'm wiser
You thought I cannot be wise without you but I am wiser
You thought that I′d be helpless without you But I'm smarter
You thought I cannot be smart without you but I am smarter
You thought that I′d be stressed without you But I'm chillin′
You thought I cannot be calm without you but I am calm
You thought I wouldn't sell without you Sold nine million
You thought I cannot be successful without you but I sold nine million
Thought I couldn't breathe without you I′m inhaling
You thought I cannot breathe without you but I am breathing normally
You thought I couldn′t see without you Perfect vision
You thought I cannot see without you but I have perfect vision
You thought I couldn't last without you But I′m lasting
You thought I cannot last without you but I am still going strong
You thought that I would die without you But I'm living
You thought I cannot survive without you but I am still alive
You thought that I would fail without you But I′m on top
You thought I cannot succeed without you but I am on top
You thought it would be over by now But it won't stop
You thought my success cannot last long without you but it keeps going
You thought that I would self-destruct But I′m still here
You thought I cannot handle success without you but I am still here
′Cause my mama taught me better than that
I know how to act with respect, my mother taught me well
After all of the darkness and sadness Soon comes happiness If I surround myself with positive things I'll gain prosperity
I am optimistic and know that I can achieve prosperity if I have positivity in my life
I′m a survivor I′m not gon′ give up I'm not gon′ stop I'm gon′ work harder I'm a survivor I′m gonna make it I will survive Keep on survivin′
I am a survivor, I will not give up or stop, but work harder to achieve my goals and keep on surviving
Writer(s): Beyonce Giselle Knowles, Anthony Dent, Matthew Cary Knowles
Contributed by Elijah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.