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.
Triumph and Disaster
Emil Bulls Lyrics
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I'm sober my mind is clear nothing and nobody haunts me here
The sweetest sounds I let it all hang out
In a moving and majestic atmosphere
A divine revelation
Born for my delight
Born to ease born to excite
I've never been closer to you, closer to you sweet love
I walk between triumph and disaster
For you
Whenever the tide sets in
To drown my senses from within
To terrorize all of my thoughts
And break open long forgotten wounds
Her various works guide me out of misery
Her imperial arms offer relief
A divine revelation
Born for my delight
Born to ease born to excite
May her reign never end
I've never been closer to you, closer to you sweet love
I walk between triumph and disaster
For you
I take you from this day forward for better or for worse
For richer for poorer in sickness in health to love an to cherish
From this day forward, from this day forward until
From this day
From this day forward until
From this day
From this day forward until
Death do us part
Born for my delight
Born to ease born to excite
May her reign never end
I've never been closer to you, closer to you sweet love
Born for my delight
Born to ease born to excite
May her reign never end
I've never been closer to you, closer to you sweet love
I walk between triumph and disaster
Triumph and disaster!
The song Triumph and Disaster by Emil Bulls is a powerful love song that speaks of how the singer's love for his partner pulls him through the highs and lows of life. The opening lines "In my heart it's summertime, my world is shining in brightness light" indicate a feeling of joy and happiness, as the singer feels uplifted by his love. He talks about being sober and having a clear mind, indicating that his love is a positive influence on him.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of love and devotion, as the singer talks about being born for his partner's delight and being guided out of misery by her. He talks about walking between triumph and disaster for her, indicating that he is willing to face anything life throws at him as long as he has her by his side. The song ends with a vow to love and cherish his partner until death do them part.
Overall, the lyrics of Triumph and Disaster are a beautiful tribute to the power of love and how it can give us strength and purpose in life.
Line by Line Meaning
In my heart it's summertime my world is shining in brightness light
Emphasizes the singer's happiness and contentment, comparing it to the brightness of summer.
I'm sober my mind is clear nothing and nobody haunts me here
The singer is free from any negative thoughts or influences, allowing them to be fully present in the moment.
The sweetest sounds I let it all hang out
The singer is fully enjoying life and all its pleasures.
In a moving and majestic atmosphere
The artist is surrounded by beauty and grandeur, adding to their sense of happiness.
A divine revelation
The happiness and contentment the artist is experiencing is something special and almost otherworldly.
Born for my delight
The love the singer is experiencing was meant to bring them happiness and pleasure.
Born to ease born to excite
The love the singer is experiencing is meant to bring them comfort and excitement.
May her reign never end
The artist wants their happiness to last forever, wishing the love they're experiencing to continue.
I've never been closer to you, closer to you sweet love
The love the artist is experiencing is one of the strongest, closest connections they've ever had in their life.
I walk between triumph and disaster
The artist is navigating the highs and lows of life, knowing they have their love to guide them.
Whenever the tide sets in
Symbolizes the singer's life experiences that threaten to overwhelm them.
To drown my senses from within
These life experiences have the ability to emotionally affect the artist, but they're not going to allow it to damage them.
To terrorize all of my thoughts
The singer is haunted by thoughts and memories of past negative experiences.
And break open long forgotten wounds
These negative experiences have the ability to bring up old emotional wounds that the singer thought they had already healed from.
Her various works guide me out of misery
The love the singer is experiencing constantly helps them overcome any negative experiences and emotions.
Her imperial arms offer relief
The love the artist is experiencing provides a sense of safety and comfort, like being enveloped in a warm embrace.
I take you from this day forward for better or for worse
The artist is expressing their commitment to their love, no matter what life throws their way.
For richer for poorer in sickness in health to love an to cherish
The singer is promising to love and care for their partner through all the ups and downs of life.
Triumph and disaster!
Reiterating the idea that the singer will face all of life's challenges with their love by their side.
Contributed by Lillian T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.