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.
Take on Me
Emil Bulls Lyrics
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I don't know what I'm to say
I'll say it anyway
today's another day to find you
Shying away
I'll be coming for you love O.K.
Take on me
I'll be gone
in a day or two
So needless to say I'm odds and ends
But that's me, stumbling away
Slowly learning that life is O.K.
Say after me
It's no better to be safe than sorry.
Take on me
Take me on
I'll be gone
in a day or two.
The things that you say
Is it live or just to play
My worries away
You're all the things I've got to remember
You shying away
I'll be coming for you anyway
Take on me
Take me on
I'll be gone
in a day or two
The song "Take on Me" by Emil Bulls is a cover of the original song by A-ha, which was released in 1985. The song is about the pursuit of love and the willingness to take risks in order to find it. The opening lyrics, "Talking away, I don't know what I'm to say, I'll say it anyway, today's another day to find you," suggest a sense of urgency and longing to find the person the singer is looking for.
The chorus, "Take on me, take me on, I'll be gone in a day or two," implies that the singer is willing to take a chance on love even if it leads to heartache or disappointment. The second verse, "So needless to say I'm odds and ends, but that's me, stumbling away, slowly learning that life is O.K.," suggests that despite the challenges of life and love, the singer is willing to take risks and learn from experience.
The bridge, "Say after me, it's no better to be safe than sorry," suggests that the singer believes that it is better to take a chance on love than to play it safe and potentially miss out on an opportunity for happiness. Overall, the song encourages listeners to take a chance on love and to be willing to take risks in pursuit of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Talking away
Starting a conversation
I don't know what I'm to say
Uncertainty in the conversation
I'll say it anyway
Taking a risk in expressing oneself
today's another day to find you
Hope for finding someone special
Shying away
Avoidance or hesitation
I'll be coming for you love O.K.
Expressing interest in someone despite their hesitancy
Take on me
Challenge me or accept me as I am
Take me on
Join me in experiencing life
I'll be gone
Everything is temporary
in a day or two
A short amount of time
So needless to say I'm odds and ends
Acknowledging one's shortcomings
But that's me, stumbling away
Accepting oneself and moving forward
Slowly learning that life is O.K.
Realizing that life is worth living
Say after me
Follow my lead or repeat after me
It's no better to be safe than sorry.
Taking risks can be rewarding
The things that you say
Words spoken by someone else
Is it live or just to play
Uncertainty about the intentions behind someone's words
My worries away
Relaxing or calming oneself down
You're all the things I've got to remember
Someone special who leaves a lasting impression
You shying away
Someone avoiding or hesitating to connect
I'll be coming for you anyway
Continuing to pursue someone despite their avoidance
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket, Pal Waaktaar
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Juan Martín Lezcano ALbornoz
Oscar y Samuel los mejores agentes de ayuda mundial!!!!
Antonio R.S
pero Samuel no trabaja para ayuda mundial el trabaja en el ejército con Alfredo
Juan Martín Lezcano ALbornoz
@Antonio R.S me refería a la sección del canal y del último episodio
MatthewHDemon
el mejor duo de hermanos jajajaja
Santiago Israel
Ellos me trajeron aquí y no entiendo como este cover no tiene mas visitas? es muy bueno.
Ale Modesti
Entendi la referencia jajaja
Geoff G
I love this song, this was peak nu-metal
Oscar Ocampos
los gloriosos primeros años de los 2000!!!
ponía al máximo el volumen cada vez que mtv pasaban este y otros temas, cuando pasaban música verdad... jeje
Heib1
I actually like this version alot.. Its a really nice metal cover of a great song.
Angela Miller
This is NOT what I would consider Metal, or even Nu Metal.