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...

Femina
Farben Lehre Lyrics

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Dziewczyno z ulicy Niecałej – nie rozumiesz tego wcale
Życie jest za krótkie, by się bawić w myśli smutne
Nie szukaj w sobie winy, nie ma skutku bez przyczyny
Mówię głośno, wyraźnie – szkoda każdej chwili ważnej

Ref: Bo wszystko co masz
i wszystko co wiesz
To Twoje serce

gorąca krew x2

Dziewczyno z ulicy Pustej – nie ma szczęścia w lustrze
Po co ciągle uciekać, żyj bo nie ma na co czekać
Nie szukaj w sobie winy, nie ma skutku bez przyczyny
Mówię głośno, wyraźnie – szkoda każdej chwili ważnej

Ref: Bo wszystko co masz
i wszystko co wiesz
To Twoje serce
gorąca krew x2

Dziewczyno z ulicy Mrocznej – oczy masz widoczne
Więcej światła i duszy, rób co chcesz, a nie co musisz
Nie szukaj w sobie winy, nie ma skutku bez przyczyny
Mówię głośno, wyraźnie – szkoda każdej chwili ważnej

Ref: Bo wszystko co masz
i wszystko co wiesz

To Twoje serce
gorąca krew x4

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Farben Lehre's song "Femina" suggest a message of empowerment to women. The song is directed towards three different women who are all facing their own struggles, but share a common theme of self-doubt and insecurity. The first woman is from "Niecała Street" and is told that life is too short to be bogged down by sad thoughts. The second woman is from "Pusta Street" and is urged to stop running away from happiness and live in the moment. The third woman is from "Mroczna Street" and is encouraged to seek out more light and joy in her life by doing what she wants, not what she feels she has to do. Throughout the song, the refrain repeats that everything a person has and knows is in their own heart, represented as "gorąca krew" or hot blood which suggests energy and passion.

The song's title, "Femina," and the lyrics suggest that the song is intended to reach out to women specifically, and can be seen as a statement of solidarity and empowerment for women everywhere. The lyrics emphasize the importance of acknowledging and valuing one's own agency and the need to take control of one's own life. Similarly, the song encourages women to seek out joy in their lives, rather than being bogged down by negative thoughts and societal expectations. The repetition of the refrain emphasizes the idea that a person's heart and passion are the most important things that they possess.

Line by Line Meaning

Dziewczyno z ulicy Niecałej – nie rozumiesz tego wcale
Hey girl from Niecała street - you don't understand this at all

Życie jest za krótkie, by się bawić w myśli smutne
Life is too short to dwell on sad thoughts

Nie szukaj w sobie winy, nie ma skutku bez przyczyny
Don't blame yourself, there is no effect without a cause

Mówię głośno, wyraźnie – szkoda każdej chwili ważnej
I speak loudly, clearly - every important moment is precious

Bo wszystko co masz i wszystko co wiesz To Twoje serce gorąca krew x2
Because everything you have and everything you know is in your heart, hot blood x2

Dziewczyno z ulicy Pustej – nie ma szczęścia w lustrze
Hey girl from Pusta street - there is no happiness in the mirror

Po co ciągle uciekać, żyj bo nie ma na co czekać
Why keep running away, live because there is nothing to wait for

Dziewczyno z ulicy Mrocznej – oczy masz widoczne
Hey girl from Mroczna street - you have visible eyes

Więcej światła i duszy, rób co chcesz, a nie co musisz
More light and soul, do what you want, not what you have to

Bo wszystko co masz i wszystko co wiesz To Twoje serce gorąca krew x4
Because everything you have and everything you know is in your heart, hot blood x4

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