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...
Kicinsky
Farben Lehre Lyrics
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Kicinski Atlantic City
And I'm a genius, genius
He belives in God
And I belives that God
Belive in claude, that's me - Kicinsky
Manchester, England, England
Kicinski Atlantic City
And I'm a genius, genius
He belives in God
And I belives that God
Belive in claude - that's him
That's him
The lyrics to Farben Lehre's song Kicinsky seem to be somewhat enigmatic at first glance. The song mentions two places, Manchester in England and Atlantic City in the United States, as well as a seemingly important figure called Kicinski. The lyrics also contain the repeated statement "And I'm a genius." Despite the initial lack of clarity, the lyrics can be interpreted as an expression of self-confidence and belief in one's own abilities.
The mention of Manchester and Atlantic City may be a reference to the song's writer or Kicinski himself, who may have been to those places. It could also be a metaphorical reference to the distance between two places and the possibility of transcending that distance. Kicinski is depicted as someone who believes in God, while the singer believes that God believes in Kicinski, emphasizing the idea that Kicinski is a worthy individual. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of admiration for Kicinski's character.
It is worth noting that the song's lyrics are in Polish, so there may be nuances and meanings that are lost in translation. However, the song's melody and rhythm, combined with the repetition of the lyrics, create a catchy and memorable tune.
Line by Line Meaning
Manchester, England, England
Referencing a city and country that are far removed from Kicinsky's Atlantic City, establishing a disconnect from his current reality
Kicinski Atlantic City
Highlighting Kicinsky's location, grounding the song in a specific place and time
And I'm a genius, genius
Expressing the singer's self-confidence and assurance in their intelligence
He belives in God
Describing Kicinsky's religious beliefs
And I belives that God
Asserting the artist's own personal belief in a higher power
Belive in claude, that's me - Kicinsky
Stating that the singer sees themselves as favored by God or destined for greatness, and claiming the nickname 'Kicinsky' for themselves
He belives in God
Reiterating Kicinsky's religious beliefs
And I belives that God
Restating the artist's belief in a higher power
Belive in claude - that's him
Emphasizing Kicinsky's place in God's favor or plan, and acknowledging his nickname 'Kicinsky'
That's him
Concluding this section of the song with a reaffirmation of Kicinsky's identity
Contributed by Hannah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.