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...
Dintojra
Farben Lehre Lyrics
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Złodziej nie kradnie na swoim kwadracie
Nasze podwórko to nasza mojra
Razem pijemy a jutro
Dintojra
Napis na murze: "Pić trzeba umieć"
Frajer to taki co nie rozumie
Razem pijemy a jutro
Dintojra
To nie pałac nie biznes klasa
To kraina prostych zasad
To nie pałac nie biznes klasa
Dintojra nasza
Tylko ulica trzyma zasady
Zero szacunku dla ludzi władzy
Przy życiu trzyma adrenalina
Paru kolesi i swojski klimat
To nie pałac nie biznes klasa
To kraina prostych zasad
To nie pałac nie biznes klasa
Dintojra nasza
The lyrics to Farben Lehre's song "Dintojra" describe the strong sense of community and loyalty that arises from growing up in a tight-knit neighborhood. The opening lines state that there is an unwritten rule that a thief does not steal within his own square, suggesting that there is a sense of honor and respect among the residents. Their podwórko, or courtyard, is their mojra, or destiny, and they drink together today, knowing that they will face tomorrow's challenges together as well.
The second verse emphasizes the importance of knowing how to drink. A "frajer," or fool, is someone who does not understand the importance of communal drinking in this context. Again, the podwórko is the center of this world, and they will continue to drink together and face the challenges of life that come their way.
The bridge section of the song assures the listener that this world is not about wealth, power, or social class. Instead, it is a land of simple rules and a "swojski klimat," or a familiar atmosphere. The final verse reinforces the idea that the rules of the podwórko are the most important, and that the street is the only entity with real power. Adrenaline and the support of a group of friends are what keep them alive and thriving.
Overall, "Dintojra" paints a picture of the sense of community and belonging that arises from growing up in a tight-knit neighborhood. Drinking together is a symbol of solidarity and support, and the podwórko is the center of their world, where they know they can rely on each other through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
Nie wiem czy taką regułę znacie
I don't know if you know this rule
Złodziej nie kradnie na swoim kwadracie
A thief doesn't steal from their own block
Nasze podwórko to nasza mojra
Our block is our fate
Razem pijemy a jutro Dintojra
We drink together and tomorrow is Dintojra
Napis na murze: "Pić trzeba umieć"
Writing on the wall: "You need to know how to drink"
Frajer to taki co nie rozumie
A sucker is someone who doesn't understand
To nie pałac nie biznes klasa
This isn't a palace or business class
To kraina prostych zasad
It's a land of simple rules
Dintojra nasza
Our Dintojra
Tylko ulica trzyma zasady
Only the street follows the rules
Zero szacunku dla ludzi władzy
No respect for those in power
Przy życiu trzyma adrenalina
Adrenaline keeps us alive
Paru kolesi i swojski klimat
A few guys and a local atmosphere
Contributed by Isaac H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.