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...
Ali-Baba
Farben Lehre Lyrics
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Suweren biedę klepie bo im gorzej tym lepiej
Propaganda sukcesu nowe spodnie z g su
Słony cukier do zupy każdy głupi to kupi
Hej abrakadabra srebrników bez liku
Ali baba i czterdziestu rozbójników
Hej abrakadabra nie wiem co się dzieje
Bez żenady zero wstydu piraci z Karaibów
Łapu capu ile wlezie ten daje tamten bierze
W teatrze nieme kino po kulturze ślad zaginął
Talentem nie zarobisz bierz forsę i w nogi
Hej abrakadabra srebrników bez liku
Ali baba i czterdziestu rozbójników
Hej abrakadabra nie wiem co się dzieje
Bo z próżnego i salomon nie naleje
Głupi się do sera śmieje kogut o poranku pieje
Sezam sam się otwiera klakier głaszcze Gargamela
Na nic żale i smutki nalej wreszcie mi wódki
Hipokryci u steru idą po trupach do celu
Hej abrakadabra srebrników bez liku
Ali baba i czterdziestu rozbójników
Hej abrakadabra nie wiem co się dzieje
Bo z próżnego i salomon nie naleje
The lyrics to Farben Lehre's song "Ali-Baba" speak to the corrupt nature of society, where those in power manipulate and take advantage of the vulnerable. The opening lines translate to "Money falls, hocus pocus, hocus-pocus, sovereignty beats poverty as the worse it gets, the better it is. Propaganda of success, new jeans with a G on them, salty sugar for soup, and every fool will buy it." The song then references Ali Baba, a character from One Thousand and One Nights, who is famously known for discovering a group of robbers' cave filled with treasure. The chorus translates to "Abracadabra, silver coins without number, Ali Baba and the forty thieves, Abracadabra, I don't know what's happening here, because nothing comes from nothing, and even Solomon can't fill an empty cup."
The lyrics are critiquing the greed and exploitation of those in power who manipulate the masses with propaganda and false promises. The pirates mentioned in the second verse represent these people who take advantage of others for their own gain; they are shameless and have no conscience. The line "Talent won't earn you money, take the money and run" refers to the idea that hard work and talent do not equate to success in this kind of corrupt society. The song concludes with a call for people to let go of their sorrows and troubles, and to enjoy life and drink alcohol.
Line by Line Meaning
Sypią sypią się talary hokus pokus czary mary
Money is being thrown around like magic tricks
Suweren biedę klepie bo im gorzej tym lepiej
The rulers profit from the suffering of the poor
Propaganda sukcesu nowe spodnie z g su
Success propaganda sells even cheap clothes as luxury
Słony cukier do zupy każdy głupi to kupi
People will buy anything, even if it doesn't make sense
Hej abrakadabra srebrników bez liku
Abracadabra, lots of silver coins
Ali baba i czterdziestu rozbójników
Like Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Hej abrakadabra nie wiem co się dzieje
Abracadabra, I don't know what's happening
Bo z próżnego i salomon nie naleje
Because even with magic, you can't create something out of nothing
Bez żenady zero wstydu piraci z Karaibów
Pirates of the Caribbean have no shame
Łapu capu ile wlezie ten daje tamten bierze
Taking as much as you can, everyone for themselves
W teatrze nieme kino po kulturze ślad zaginął
Culture is losing its place in silent theaters
Talentem nie zarobisz bierz forsę i w nogi
Talent alone won't bring you money, so take the cash and run
Głupi się do sera śmieje kogut o poranku pieje
Even fools can enjoy cheese and roosters crow in the morning
Sezam sam się otwiera klakier głaszcze Gargamela
Doors open by themselves, and flatterers please the powerful
Na nic żale i smutki nalej wreszcie mi wódki
Forget about sorrows and drink some vodka
Hipokryci u steru idą po trupach do celu
Hypocrites lead the way, stepping over corpses to reach their goals
Hej abrakadabra srebrników bez liku
Abracadabra, lots of silver coins
Ali baba i czterdziestu rozbójników
Like Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Hej abrakadabra nie wiem co się dzieje
Abracadabra, I don't know what's happening
Bo z próżnego i salomon nie naleje
Because even with magic, you can't create something out of nothing
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Aleksander Nosow
Mamy 2021 a Wy już wtedy wiedzieliście co nas czeka szacun
Tomasz Stankiewicz
ta muzyka nigdy nie przestanie być na czasie im chlopaki starsi tym lepiej
Magda Pejas
Brawa! Zero wulgaryzmów a treści trafione w 10-tkę.
twisters999
Od dekad genialna muza :D Nigdy się nie zestarzejecie!
Janusz Bałkiewicz
Świetny kawałek. Pobudza do życia. Więcej takich rytmów.
Marek Pewny
Materiał sztos. Niczego tu nie brakuje, świetny przekaz
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Muzyka świetna, animacja kapitalna. Brawo!
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Genialne nie inaczej ^^ Panowie serdecznie dziękuje za wspaniałe chwile na Backstage w Monachium 😆 Koszulka się nosi znakomicie, a wasz nowy album Stacja Wolnosci wywala mnie w orbitę😍 Więcej takich produkcji, wierzę w was i dalej dawajcie czadu 🤘
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Dawno nie słyszałem tak fajnej, nowej piosenki. FL w starym dobrym stylu 😎💪💪
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Nowy album super! Wysoki poziom, teksty zacne! POLECAM! Byłem na koncercie w Ostrołęce, ludzie pięknie się bawili!