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.
When God Was Sleeping
Emil Bulls Lyrics
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you're about to meet your maker
be ready to pay your dues
you stick to nothing
now I'm the one to coffin
you six feet underground
yesterday's friend tomorrow's enemy
when you're around I begin to freeze
hey hey hey hey - take a last glimpse of me
hey hey hey hey - to eternity
I'm sick and tired of your sleazy and shady campaigns
your dubious moves are driving me insane
I know you know she knows your mommy knows when god was sleeping
you were spawned from hell
I caught you with your pants down
the blood still on your hands
now I'm gonna weed you out
you've never had a selfless thought since you little prick were born
you abused my trust in the worst way
you dispirit me
you left an evil scar
bad weeds grow tall
you're gonna reap what you sow
hey hey hey hey - take a last glimpse of me
hey hey hey hey - to eternity
I'm sick and tired of your sleazy and shady campaigns
your dubious moves are driving me insane
I know you know she knows your mommy knows when god was sleeping
you were spawned from hell
you're the devil - you dispirit me
you're the devil - you dispirit me
I got you little sucker
you're about to meet your maker
now you're gonna burn gonna burn
I got you little sucker
you're about to meet your maker
your selfish world comes crushing down
I got you little sucker
you're about to meet your maker
now you're gonna burn gonna burn
I got you little sucker
you're about to meet your maker
your selfish world comes crushing down
your selfish world comes crushing down
your selfish world comes crushing down
I'll fuck you till you love me
I'm sick and tired of your sleazy and shady campaigns
your dubious moves are driving me insane
I know you know she knows your mommy knows when god was sleeping
you were spawned from hell
I'm sick and tired of your sleazy and shady campaigns
your dubious moves are driving me insane
I know you know she knows your mommy knows when god was sleeping
you were spawned from hell
The lyrics of Emil Bulls' song "When God Was Sleeping" are a message to a deceitful and manipulative person who is about to face the consequences of their actions. The singer is addressing this person directly, telling them that they are caught and will have to pay for their transgressions. The lyrics use vivid metaphors and imagery to depict the person's wickedness and the singer's anger towards them.
The opening lines, "I got you little sucker, you're about to meet your maker," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is in a position of power, having caught the deceitful person in their actions. The line, "be ready to pay your dues," suggests that the person will face punishment for what they have done.
The lyrics then go on to describe the person's character in unflattering terms. The singer accuses them of being unreliable, untrustworthy, and self-centered. The line, "bad weeds grow tall, you're gonna reap what you sow," suggests that the person's actions will come back to haunt them.
The chorus repeats the phrase, "I'm sick and tired of your sleazy and shady campaigns, your dubious moves are driving me insane," emphasizing the singer's frustration with the person's behavior. The line, "you were spawned from hell," drives home the idea that the person is fundamentally evil.
Overall, the lyrics of "When God Was Sleeping" are a scathing rebuke of a person who has acted deceitfully and hurtfully towards the singer. The singer is angry and vengeful, but also justifiably so, as the person in question has caused them significant harm.
Line by Line Meaning
I got you little sucker
I have caught you, you little fool
you're about to meet your maker
You are about to face your consequences
be ready to pay your dues
Be prepared to face the punishment
you stick to nothing
You lack commitment
now I'm the one to coffin
I am the one who will bury you
you six feet underground
You will be buried deep in the ground
yesterday's friend tomorrow's enemy
You were once a friend, now an enemy
when you're around I begin to freeze
You make me feel uncomfortable when you are near
hey hey hey hey - take a last glimpse of me
Take a final look at me
hey hey hey hey - to eternity
You will see me forever
I'm sick and tired of your sleazy and shady campaigns
I am fed up with your dishonest actions
your dubious moves are driving me insane
Your suspicious actions are bothering me
I know you know she knows your mommy knows when god was sleeping
I am aware that everyone knows you are up to no good
you were spawned from hell
You are evil by nature
I caught you with your pants down
I caught you in the act
the blood still on your hands
You are still guilty of your past actions
now I'm gonna weed you out
I will get rid of you like a weed from a garden
you've never had a selfless thought since you little prick were born
You have always been selfish
you abused my trust in the worst way
You broke my trust in the worst way possible
you dispirit me
You make me feel discouraged
you left an evil scar
You caused me damage that won't heal
bad weeds grow tall
Bad people thrive
you're gonna reap what you sow
You will face the consequences of your actions
you're the devil - you dispirit me
You are evil and discourage me
now you're gonna burn gonna burn
You will suffer for what you've done
your selfish world comes crushing down
Your self-centered world will collapse
I'll fuck you till you love me
I will make you suffer until you 'repent'
Contributed by Claire M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@h0pesfall
Eine der wenigen Bands aus Deutschland die man sich anhören kann :)
@maximpopov8651
Emil Bulls Forever ❤️☮️💙
@maximpopov8651
One of the greatest nu hardcore bands in contemporary extreme music...
@rafjcee6619
Forgot about it for years still great
@MiuchadMusic
Einfach nur göttlich <3
Da freut man sich doch auf den 8.8.14 - SACRIFICE TO VENUS!!
@baby10390
Gestern live in Münster gesehen!! Ein Traum!!!! Emil BULLS!!!!!!!!
@marvwetbandit
The greatest band from Germany!!!! Fucking awesome!!!! Can't wait to hear a new album!!!
@xuim26
I was lucky to hear this and other masterpieces live in St. Petersburg in 2012. Legends!
The wall of love was funny. We didn't have enough people for the wall of death.
@fabiantampe8559
Still legendary
@mr.tuerkenbart
Omg schon 12 Jahre alt krass 😬❤10.07.22