Farben Lehre (Farbenlehre: German for "Theory of Colour") - polish punk ban… Read Full Bio ↴Farben Lehre (Farbenlehre: German for "Theory of Colour") - polish punk band founded in Plock by Wojtek Wojda and Marek Knap. They played their 1st concert in Plock, 13th of October 1986.

Farben Lehre today:

Wojtek Wojda - voc
Konrad Wojda - guitar, voc
Adam Mikolajewski - drums
Filip Grodzicki - bass

ex-members:

Marek Knap - drums (1986-87)
Piotr Kokoszczynski - bass, voc (1986-98)
Pawel Nowak - acoustic guitar, voc (1986-87)
Piotr Bartus - drums (1987-88)
Bogdan Pawłowski - keyboard, voc (1987-89)
Krzysztof Sieczkowski - drums (1988-91)
Bogdan Kicinski - guitar, voc (1989-98)
Irek Bukowski - bass (1990)
Paweł Malecki - guitar, voc (1993-95)
Jacek Trafny - drums (1999-2002)
Robert Chabowski - guitar, voc (1986-93 and 2002-04)

Discography:

1991 - "Bez pokory" (Without humility)
1993 - "My maszyny" (We, robots)
1994 - "Samo zycie" (Just life) - live disc
1995 - "Nierealne ogniska" - (Unreal focal points)
1995 - "Insekty" (Insects)
1996 - "Zdrada" (Betrayal)
1996 - "Garazowka" (Tape from the garage)
2001 - "Atomowe Zabawki" (Atomic toys)
2001 - "Wiecznie mlodzi" (Forever Young) - The Best of - disc edited due to 15th anniversary of the band.
2003 - "Bez pokory / My maszyny" - compilation / re-edition
2003 - "Pozytywka" (Music box; it's a wordplay, as "pozytywny" means positive in Polish)
2004 - "Insekty / Zdrada" compilation / re-edition
2005 - "Farbenheit" (title refers to Fahrenheit 9/11 movie)
2006 - "Farben Lehre" 2CD compilation
2008 - "Snukraina" (Dreamland)
2009 - "Ferajna" (Gang/Bunch)

Farben Lehre music is aggressive, melodious, full of fun with play, and free from complexes. Sharp, but accessible sounds and sincere words present spiritual attempt to connect with second person. Their music is influenced by bands like: Sex Pistols, Ramones, The Clash, Pogues, Dead Kennedys, Bad Religion, Rancid, Greenday, Ska-P, Ukrainians, U2, Clawfinger, Nirvana, R.E.M, New Model Army or The Rolling Stones. Most important lyrics of Farben Lehre are: "Helikoptery"(The Helicopters), "Egoisci" (The Egoists), "Nierealne ogniska"(Unreal Fires), "Handel"(Commerce), "Nowy dzien" (New Day), "Rozkolysanka" (Uncradle Song), "Wiecznie mlodzi" (Forever Young), "Matura 2001" (Secondary-school certificate 2001), "Pozytywka" (Positive Song), "Judasz" (Judas), "Terrorystan" or "Pogodna" (Fine).

Farben Lehre concentrates on concert-tours; they discovered big tour called Punky Reggae Live (initially called Pankregeparty) and it`s been organized from 2004 annually, they also play "single" concerts; they have concerts with bands like The Vibrators, The Exploited, Ine Kafe, Slobodna Europa, Smola a Hrusky, UK Subs, Oi Polloi, Die Toten Hosen, Dritte Wahl and others and gave 99 concerts in 2006.

The band's motto is:

We will play to the moment, when it makes pleasure to us
To the moment, when we have something to say
To the moment when we have power
And to the moment when that what we're doing, is wanted by someone...

A u mnie siup a u mnie cyk
Farben Lehre Lyrics

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Ja nie wiem co to rzecz niemożliwa
To u mnie nie bywa
Z niczego zrobić beczkę piwa
Jak olej w głowie masz
Należy załapać dryg to znaczy
Jak podejść zahaczyć
Na oko się wydaje wykluczone
Że to stracony czas

A u mnie siup a u mnie cyk
Proszę zauważyć i zrobione w mig
A u mnie siup i raz i dwa
I to co człowiek chciał to zaraz ma

Przeze mnie niech się co chce dzieje
Jak nie mam to nie jem
Jak człowiek się przejmuje to łysieje
I psuje sobie krew
Jak ktoś ma chory ząb ma ciasne buty
To chodzi jak struty
Martwi się i smuci się i biada
Lub wpada zaraz w gniew

A u mnie siup a u mnie cyk
Smutek był i smutek momentalnie znikł

A u mnie siup i raz i dwa
I człowiek swój humorek znowu ma

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Farben Lehre's song "A u mnie siup a u mnie cyk" depict an individual who possesses an optimistic and can-do attitude towards life's challenges. The singer expresses that they do not believe in the concept of something being impossible, as they have never experienced such a situation. They emphasize the ability to quickly and effortlessly turn nothing into something, comparing it to the speed at which oil can run through one's mind. They suggest that one must grasp the right approach and seize opportunities when they arise, even if they may initially seem impossible or a waste of time.

The phrase "a u mnie siup a u mnie cyk" serves as a chorus and symbolizes the instantaneous nature of their achievements. It implies that things just magically happen for them, with "siup" and "cyk" representing the swift and effortless transformation of their desires into reality. The lyrics also convey the idea that the individual takes full control of their destiny and does not fret over what they do not have. They suggest that worrying only leads to stress and disappointment, while adopting a carefree and confident attitude allows them to always achieve their goals and quickly overcome any sadness or setback.

Overall, the song's message encourages listeners to approach life with a positive mindset, to believe in the possibilities, and to seize opportunities when they present themselves, ultimately leading to a happier and more fulfilling existence.

Line by Line Meaning

Ja nie wiem co to rzecz niemożliwa
I have no idea what this impossible thing is

To u mnie nie bywa
It doesn't happen to me

Z niczego zrobić beczkę piwa
To make a beer barrel out of nothing

Jak olej w głowie masz
When you have oil in your head

Należy załapać dryg to znaczy
You have to catch the rhythm, that means

Jak podejść zahaczyć
How to approach and hook

Na oko się wydaje wykluczone
At first glance, it seems unlikely

Że to stracony czas
That it's a waste of time

A u mnie siup a u mnie cyk
And for me, whoosh and for me, snap

Proszę zauważyć i zrobione w mig
Please notice, and done in a flash

A u mnie siup i raz i dwa
And for me, whoosh and one and two