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...
Garażówka
Farben Lehre Lyrics
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Ciężka zima - trudna sprawa
Palce - druty, struny z gumy
Ciepła czapka i zimowe buty
Wszytko to jeden fajans
Więc wybrałem garaż
Wszytko to jeden fajans
Moją dewizą są problemy
Co oznacza święty spokój - nie wiem
Ciągle żyję z dnia na dzień
Wierzę sobie i czasami w siebie
Wszytko to jeden fajans
Więc wybrałem garaż
Wszytko to jeden fajans
Więc wybrałem
Pod nogami same kłody
A ja przeciw i byle do przodu
Nie dam się tak łatwo złamać
Chociaż teraz światem rządzi fajans
Wszytko to jeden fajans
Więc wybrałem garaż
Wszytko to jeden fajans
Więc wybrałem
The lyrics to Farben Lehre's song "Garażówka" depict the singer's daily routine which involves going to school, coming back home and spending time in the garage during the harsh winter season. The garage serves as a sanctuary for him, where he can escape the outside world and enjoy his hobbies in peace. It is a place where he can forget about his problems and focus on what he loves doing which is playing music. The lyrics also suggest that the singer values simplicity in life, he does not need much to be happy, all he needs is his garage and his passion for music.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Everything is one china" which can be interpreted as everything being made out of the same material, suggesting that everything in life is interconnected and has the same value, regardless of its material worth. The garage, which is made out of china, serves as a metaphor for the simplistic lifestyle that the singer values.
The lyrics also touch upon the theme of perseverance and determination. The singer faces obstacles in life, depicted metaphorically as "logs" under his feet, but he remains resilient and determined to move forward. He refuses to let the "china world" dictate his life and takes charge of his own destiny by pursuing his passion.
Line by Line Meaning
Szkoła, dom, potem garaż
Life is divided into three stages - school, home, and then finally the garage.
Ciężka zima - trudna sprawa
Winter can be tough, but it's a challenge to overcome.
Palce - druty, struny z gumy
Playing music in the cold garage requires makeshift materials like wire and rubber strings.
Ciepła czapka i zimowe buty
Despite the cold, it's important to dress appropriately with warm hats and boots.
Wszytko to jeden fajans
Everything is one big mess, one big potpourri of life.
Więc wybrałem garaż
So, the garage was chosen as the best place to work through this mess of life.
Moją dewizą są problemy
My motto in life is to tackle problems head-on.
Co oznacza święty spokój - nie wiem
I don't know what true peace and calmness means.
Ciągle żyję z dnia na dzień
I'm constantly living day to day and taking things as they come.
Wierzę sobie i czasami w siebie
I have faith in myself and occasionally in others.
Pod nogami same kłody
There are obstacles and challenges everywhere I look.
A ja przeciw i byle do przodu
Despite these obstacles, I am determined to press forward.
Nie dam się tak łatwo złamać
I won't give up easily and let life break me down.
Chociaż teraz światem rządzi fajans
Even though the world seems chaotic and unorganized, I will find solace and order in the garage.
Contributed by Declan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maciej Maciejewski
Super tego mi potrzeba. Młodość już nie wróci ale wspomnienia zostaja...
Konel
Co to za nuta w 28:00 ? Pozdrawiam
Arkadiusz Wiśniewski
Garaż 86. Cover T.Love. Pozdrawiam.