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.
The Age of Revolution
Emil Bulls Lyrics
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In the age of revolution we're a unit
Oh, This is how we do it
In the age of revolution we're a unit
Oh, This is how we do it
In the age of revolution we're a unit
If we go down
Family means family forever
All for one and one for all
Come hell or high water
We stand tall
In the age of revolution we're a unit
This is our live
This is our passion
You can't ruin it
We won't give in
You gotta bite the bullet
There's the wrong way
The right way and the way we do it
Our hearts beat as one
No one can hold us down
We come in peace this ain't no war
This is passion
This is love
Oh, this is how we do it
In the age of revolution we're a unit
Oh, this is how we do it
In the age of revolution we're a unit
We will smiley
We will shine together
Our legacy will remain forever
Conflagrations and revelations
Of timeless beauty
And pure sensation
To strive seek find and not to yield
Is our device on life's battlefield
We are the world
And we are everything in it
We are the power
The stamina and the team spirit
Our hearts beat as one
No one can hold us down
We come in peace
This ain't no war
This is passion
This is love
Oh, this is how we do it
In the age of revolution we're a unit
Oh, this is how we do it
In the age of revolution we're a unit
We're not afraid
As long as the sun burns
And the earth turns
Love and hate flirt
As long as pain hurts
As long as blood is thicker than water
And our hope knows no borders
As long as the moon is doomed in gloom
And the barflies find their womb
As long as destiny writes its own tragedies
And life and death are sworn enemies
We're not afraid of anything
Oh, this is how we do it
In the age of revolution we're a unit
Oh, this is how we do it
In the age of revolution we're a unit
(Come sing with me)
Oh, this is how we do it
(This is how we do it)
In the age of revolution we're a unit
(No one can hold us down)
Oh, this is how we do it
(Yes, this is how we do it)
In the age of revolution we're a unit
(Come on, come on sing along)
Oh, this is how we do it
In the age of revolution we're a unit
Oh, this is how we do it
In the age of revolution we're a unit
The lyrics of Emil Bulls's song "The Age of Revolution" describe a strong sense of unity and family among the band and their fans, as they face the challenges of a society undergoing a period of massive change. The band proclaims their unbreakable bond and their commitment to facing any obstacle together, with passion, love, and courage. They reject the idea of war and emphasize peace as their guiding principle, while celebrating their shared passion for music and their determination to make a difference in the world.
Overall, the song is a rallying cry for the power of unity, perseverance, and love, in the face of a world that often seems stacked against those who would try to make it better. It speaks to a sense of hope and shared purpose that can bring people together and help them overcome even the toughest challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
This is how we do it
We have a specific way of doing things, and we follow it without compromising.
In the age of revolution we're a unit
We have come together and formed a strong bond during this time of change and transformation.
If we go down
If we fail or face difficulties,
We go down together
We face it together as a group.
Family means family forever
Our team is like a family that remains together forever.
All for one and one for all
We are all in this together and we support each other through thick and thin.
Come hell or high water
No matter how hard it gets, we will face it head-on.
We stand tall
We maintain our strength and resilience even in tough situations.
This is our live
This is our way of life and we are committed to it.
This is our passion
Our dedication and love for what we do.
You can't ruin it
No one can destroy or damage our passion.
We won't give in
We refuse to surrender or give up.
You gotta bite the bullet
Sometimes you have to endure hardship to succeed.
There's the wrong way
There are many incorrect ways of doing things.
The right way and the way we do it
We know the right way to do things, and we stick to it.
Our hearts beat as one
We are unified and work together towards a common goal.
No one can hold us down
No obstacle or adversary can stop us from achieving success.
We come in peace this ain't no war
We are not fighting anyone, but we are passionate about what we do.
We will smiley
We will be happy and cheerful.
We will shine together
We will succeed and be radiant as a group.
Our legacy will remain forever
Our achievements and impact will last for a long time.
Conflagrations and revelations
There will be great events and important discoveries.
Of timeless beauty
They will be beautiful and memorable.
And pure sensation
They will be felt deeply and strongly.
To strive seek find and not to yield
We will continue to work hard and persevere without giving up.
Is our device on life's battlefield
This is our strategy for facing the challenges of life.
We are the world
We are an important and powerful group.
And we are everything in it
We have an important role to play in the world.
We are the power
We have the strength and ability to make a difference.
The stamina and the team spirit
We have the endurance and motivation to work together.
We're not afraid
We have no fear.
As long as the sun burns
As long as there is life on earth.
And the earth turns
As long as the earth continues to rotate.
Love and hate flirt
There will always be both love and hate in the world.
As long as pain hurts
As long as people feel pain and suffering.
As long as blood is thicker than water
As long as family ties and loyalty are strong.
And our hope knows no borders
Our aspirations and dreams have no limits.
As long as the moon is doomed in gloom
As long as there is sadness and darkness in the world.
And the barflies find their womb
People will always find a place to belong.
As long as destiny writes its own tragedies
As long as unfortunate events occur in life.
And life and death are sworn enemies
As long as life and death are opposites and cannot coexist.
Come sing with me
Let's celebrate our unity and success together.
Yes, this is how we do it
We are proud of our way of doing things.
Come on, come on sing along
Join us in our celebration and sing with us.
Contributed by Owen E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Raven
We need this more than ever right now...
Fieliep
we need a full piano cover from this song :(
Servial X
I like this song !
Marcelo
glad these guys still around.. good tune
Dauber
Hell yeah! Emil bulls still on!
Denis Cauchois
superbe groupe 6351 vue incroyable merite beaucoup mieux un petit effort pour faire grimper le compteur
BE-BOP-SHINOBI
That’s cool music video!
Der Joker
was haben wir geile bands in deutschland... emil bulls bitte niemals aufhören!
Tucker Latham
The video reminds me of the movie "Equilibrium," which is a loose retelling of Fahrenheit 451.
VLiberatisV
So passend zur Zeit