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...
Atomowe zabawki
Farben Lehre Lyrics
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Jednak trzeba bawić się
No bo co innego pozostaje
W takim chorym kraju ...
ATOMOWE ZABAWKI
ATOMOWE ...
ATOMOWE ZABAWKI
ATOMOWE ZABAWKI
ATOMOWE ...
ZAWSZE SWIEŻE
ZAWSZE ZDROWE ...
Dzisiaj życie to nie sen
W nudzie płynie dzień za dniem
Każdy szuka swego celu
Szukających tu zbyt wielu
ATOMOWE ZABAWKI ...
Dzisiaj zycie to nie sen
Jednak jakoś trzeba żyć
No bo co innego pozostaje
W takim chorym kraju ...
ATOMOWE ZABAWKI ...
The lyrics to the song Atomowe Zabawki by Farben Lehre represent the frustration and hopelessness among the youth in Poland in the 1980s. The song is essentially a commentary on the difficult political climate faced by the people of Poland at the time, where the government was oppressive and the economy was in shambles. The lyrics describe a reality where life feels like a nightmare, but one must still try to find joy in life, hence the need to play with atomic toys, which are always fresh and healthy.
The title of the song, Atomowe Zabawki, which translates to Atomic Toys, refers to the ironic reality in which people had to find solace in something as dangerous and potentially catastrophic as nuclear playthings. It speaks to the desperation of people who feel trapped, with no other outlet for their frustrations or hopes. The idea being that if you’re going to play with fire, you might as well do it in style.
The song reflects the feeling of alienation and disconnection the youth felt at the time, as they struggled to come to terms with their identity in a system that sought to suppress their individuality. The lyrics describe a sense of aimlessness as people search for meaning in boring and monotonous routines. The song is an anthem for the youth who refuse to lose hope in spite of the obstacles they face.
Line by Line Meaning
Dzisiaj życie to nie sen
Today life is not a dream
Jednak trzeba bawić się
However, we must still have fun
No bo co innego pozostaje
Because what else is left
W takim chorym kraju ...
In such a sick country...
ATOMOWE ZABAWKI
NUCLEAR TOYS
ATOMOWE ...
NUCLEAR...
ZAWSZE SWIEŻE
ALWAYS FRESH
ZAWSZE ZDROWE ...
ALWAYS HEALTHY...
Dzisiaj życie to nie sen
Today life is not a dream
W nudzie płynie dzień za dniem
In boredom, day after day goes by
Każdy szuka swego celu
Everyone is searching for their purpose
Szukających tu zbyt wielu
Too many people searching here
ATOMOWE ZABAWKI ...
NUCLEAR TOYS...
Dzisiaj zycie to nie sen
Today life is not a dream
Jednak jakoś trzeba żyć
However, we must somehow live
No bo co innego pozostaje
Because what else is left
W takim chorym kraju ...
In such a sick country...
ATOMOWE ZABAWKI ...
NUCLEAR TOYS...
Contributed by Charlotte Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jakub Bronka
Super jak zwykle
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Linda
Napiszcie mi prosze autorzy o co chodzi w tekscie?
Jezus Chrystus
O atomowe zabawki. Atomowe.
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