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 Storm Comes In
Emil Bulls Lyrics
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There will be a blaze
Bright like sun
To knell the resign of nothingness
When the ashes lay down on barren fields
Of our dismantled civilization
Everything will perish by cold
Will you take care of me
When all love has died away
Will you remember me the day the storm comes in
This is a war
There will be blood
Doom's sword will strike
With deadly aim
When the ashes lay down on barren fields
Of our dismantled civilization
Everything will perish by cold
Will you take care of me when all love has died away
Will you remember me the day the storm comes in
Will you take care of me - will you remember me
Will you take care of me - when everthing
Burst into flames
Will you take care of me when all love has died away
Will you remember me the day the storm comes in
Will you take care of me when all love has died away
Will you remember me the day the storm comes in
The storm comes in
The storm comes in
The lyrics of Emil Bulls' song The Storm Comes In are open to interpretation but on a surface level, the song deals with the idea of an impending disaster, the end of civilization as we know it. The first verse talks about a blaze that will be "bright like the sun" to signal the end of nothingness. The line "Everything will perish by cold" could refer to the aftermath of the disaster, where everything is left barren and lifeless. The chorus contains a plea from the singer to their loved one, asking if they will take care of them when everything else has died away, and when the storm (the disaster) comes in. The war imagery in the second verse suggests that this disaster is not a natural occurrence but is rather a war that will result in bloodshed and destruction. The chorus repeats with the same inquiry, making it clear that the singer is seeking comfort and assurance from their loved one in the face of the disaster.
Digging deeper, the lyrics could be read as a comment on the state of the world today. Climate change, political unrest, and a general sense of anxiety about the future have made the idea of an impending disaster all the more real. The line "everything will perish by cold" could be attributed to the climate crisis, where the loss of biodiversity and the destruction of ecosystems threaten our very existence. The war imagery could be interpreted as a warning against the toxic rhetoric and actions of those in power who seem to be leading us into a metaphorical war. The chorus, then, becomes a call to action to all of us to take care of each other and remember what's important when the storm comes in.
Overall, The Storm Comes In is a powerful song that harnesses the raw emotion of impending doom to deliver a message of hope and solidarity. It urges us to look past our differences and come together in the face of adversity, reminding us that we're all in this together.
Line by Line Meaning
There will be a blaze
A fierce and intense fire will emerge
Bright like sun
It will be bright and radiant, like the sun
To knell the resign of nothingness
It will put an end to nothingness and emptiness
When the ashes lay down on barren fields
After the destruction, the remains will cover a lifeless and desolate land
Of our dismantled civilization
This destruction will befall our entire society and culture
Everything will perish by cold
The destruction will be a result of a catastrophic event, possibly natural or environmental, that will cause intense coldness leading to death
Will you take care of me
In the face of such devastation, the singer seeks comfort and support from a loved one
When all love has died away
When all relationships and human connections have been destroyed
Will you remember me the day the storm comes in
The singer asks their loved one whether they will always remember them, even in the face of the impending doom
This is a war
The destruction is framed as a battle or conflict
There will be blood
The destruction will be violent and deadly
Doom's sword will strike
The destruction will be inflicted by a powerful and inevitable force of nature or fate
With deadly aim
The destruction will be precise and accurate, hitting its target with brutal efficiency
Will you take care of me - will you remember me
The singer repeats their plea for reassurance and comfort in the face of destruction and loss
Will you take care of me - when everthing
The singer seeks assurance that their loved one will be there for them when everything falls apart
Burst into flames
The destruction will be fiery and explosive
The storm comes in
The impending doom is described as a storm that is approaching
Contributed by Jack J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.