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 Concubines of Debauchery
Emil Bulls Lyrics
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The concubines of debauchery
Sing their slinky song
The blood is pumping in our heads
We're foaming at the mouth
Like greedy dogs we're waiting for you to set us free
Epiphany
The lyrics to Emil Bulls's song "The Concubines of Debauchery" describe a dark and dangerous lure towards a reckless lifestyle. The opening lines mention slipping back to bad old ways and the imminent arrival of a dangerous plague. It seems as though the "concubines of debauchery" are tempting the singer and possibly others towards an indulgent and hedonistic lifestyle, emphasized by their "slinky song". As the blood pumps in their heads and they foam at the mouth like greedy dogs, the singer acknowledges their desire to be set free by the concubines' seductive call. The final line, "Epiphany", may suggest an awakening or realization of the consequences of succumbing to temptation.
Overall, the lyrics seem to be illustrating the alluring yet dangerous nature of temptation, specifically in regards to a reckless and hedonistic lifestyle. The concubines are portrayed as both seductive and deadly, drawing the singer towards their way of life with a slinky song and promising escape.
Line by Line Meaning
It slips back to bad old ways the plague is coming home
Returning to harmful habits, the consequences are returning to haunt us
The concubines of debauchery
Those who indulge in sinful and immoral behavior
Sing their slinky song
They allure and seduce with their enticing ways
The blood is pumping in our heads
Feeling a rush of excitement and desire
We're foaming at the mouth
We're uncontrollably eager and hungry for pleasure
Like greedy dogs we're waiting for you to set us free
Desperately craving liberation from our own desires, hoping you can deliver us
Epiphany
An abrupt or profound realization
Won't you come...
We're begging for your help and salvation
Contributed by James K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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