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 Ninth Wave
Emil Bulls Lyrics
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But this is black
No one can stop her now
Here she comes full of anger and hate
Watch her swell shaped in perfect grace
Thunderous the incarnation of rage
No sage
She′s the ninth wave
She's freakin′ murderous by trade
It's ous!
She comes to swallow the plague
It's on!
The beast is ravenous like insane
It′s now!
Sink! Sink! Sink or swim!
Sink or swim
She′s crashing in
Savage is her hideous heart
Her hideous heart
And she was born to use it all
Sink or swim
She's crashing in
Savage is her hideous heart
Her hideous heart
She′ll wipe out everyone of us
Be aware cause the waters are rising
The calm's breaking the sirens so silent
Blown strong by the venomous winds
Look what infliction she brings
Watch out!
She′s freakin' murderous by trade
It′s ous!
She comes to swallow the plague
It's on!
The beast is ravenous like insane
It's now!
Sink! Sink! Sink or swim!
Sink or swim
She′s crashing in
Savage is her hideous heart
Her hideous heart
And she was born to use it all
Sink or swim
She′s crashing in
Savage is her hideous heart
Her hideous heart
She'll wipe out everyone of us
Sink or swim
She′s crashing in
Sink or swim
She's crashing in
Savage is her hideous heart
Her hideous heart
And she was born to use it all
Sink or swim
She′s crashing in
Savage is her hideous heart
Her hideous heart
She'll wipe out everyone of us
The song "The Ninth Wave" by Emil Bulls talks about a powerful force of nature, personified as a female entity that brings destruction to all that comes in her path. This force is described as the ninth wave, which is the largest and most powerful of a series of waves that occur after a set of eight waves. The lyrics suggest that this wave is beyond understanding and control, and that it is full of anger, hate, and rage. The imagery of the wave is used to represent a kind of reckoning in which everyone must either sink or swim.
The lyrics describe the wave as having a hideous heart that is savage and murderous, making it a force to be feared. The wave is portrayed as a beast that is ravenous and insane, implying that it is beyond reason or control. The singer warns that the wave will wipe out everyone, and that it must be heeded because the waters are rising. The lyrics suggest that the wave will bring an infliction that is both powerful and venomous, causing destruction and chaos wherever it goes.
Overall, the song is a warning about the destructive forces of nature that are beyond human control. The ninth wave is portrayed as a powerful entity that must be respected and feared, emphasizing the idea that humans cannot always predict or protect themselves from natural disasters.
Line by Line Meaning
We all know what darkness is
We are familiar with the concept of darkness
But this is black
This is an extreme form of darkness
No one can stop her now
She is unstoppable at this point
Here she comes full of anger and hate
She is approaching with intense negative emotions
Watch her swell shaped in perfect grace
Observe her elegant form as she grows larger
Thunderous the incarnation of rage
She embodies anger in a loud and powerful way
No sage
There is no wise person who can help
She's the ninth wave
She is the most powerful wave
Watch out!
Be careful
She's freakin' murderous by trade
She kills for a living
It's ous!
It's serious!
She comes to swallow the plague
She arrives to eradicate the disease
It's on!
It's happening now!
The beast is ravenous like insane
She is wildly hungry and aggressive
It's now!
This is the moment to act!
Sink! Sink! Sink or swim!
You must either succeed or fail
Sink or swim
You either succeed or fail
She's crashing in
She is approaching rapidly
Savage is her hideous heart
She has a fierce and monstrous personality
Her hideous heart
Her personality is frightening
And she was born to use it all
She was created to use her full power
She'll wipe out everyone of us
She will destroy all of us
Be aware cause the waters are rising
The water level is increasing and we need to be cautious
The calm's breaking the sirens so silent
The previous peace has been interrupted and there is danger approaching
Blown strong by the venomous winds
The strong and harmful winds are pushing her forward
Look what infliction she brings
Observe the suffering she is bringing with her presence
She'll wipe out everyone of us
She will destroy all of us
Sink! Sink! Sink or swim!
You must either succeed or fail
Sink or swim
You either succeed or fail
She's crashing in
She is approaching rapidly
Savage is her hideous heart
She has a fierce and monstrous personality
Her hideous heart
Her personality is frightening
And she was born to use it all
She was created to use her full power
She'll wipe out everyone of us
She will destroy all of us
Sink or swim
You either succeed or fail
She's crashing in
She is approaching rapidly
Sink or swim
You either succeed or fail
Savage is her hideous heart
She has a fierce and monstrous personality
Her hideous heart
Her personality is frightening
And she was born to use it all
She was created to use her full power
She'll wipe out everyone of us
She will destroy all of us
Writer(s): Jamie Richardson, Christoph Von Freydorff, Andreas Bock, Stephan Karl, Benjamin Burkhard Heinrich Ern Richter
Contributed by Madison F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
VollOutBoy
Der beste Song den ihr jemals gemacht habt! Album ist vorbestellt und freu mich auf die Tour! <3
Thommy's Guitar Corner
Saustark! Und euer Sound wird auch von Album zu Album immer noch fetter!
Blitx 2
"SAVAGE IS HER HER HIDEOUS HEART" that should be etched in my brain for a while.
Marv Wet Bandit
Well done boys! So stoked for new album!!!! Best metal band from Germany along with Any Given Day ❤️❤️
Kristin Oberberger
Starker Song :) bin schon extrem auf das neue Album gespannt!
José Augusto dos Santos
MUITO BOM. ABRAÇO.
Volker Paulsen
Liebe diese Band!
Volta Ren
Hammer geiler track!! Ihr jungs seid der hammer :D
Beste band 🤘🤘
Tuuuubiiii
Love it ❤️
Simon Allemann
Eins meiner Lieblingslieder von EB <3