Maszyny
Farben Lehre Lyrics

The song "Maszyny" by Farben Lehre, a punk rock band from Poland, speaks about the daily grind of working in a factory. The first verse introduces the repetitiveness of work as the employees work two shifts and the monotony of their work takes a toll on them. Despite their labor, nothing seems to happen or change in their work environment. The chorus repeats the idea that work must be done and it continues day and night, with the aim of eliminating accidents, all under the control of machines. However, the phrase "i nic się nie dzieje" which is repeated throughout the song, translates to "nothing is happening" which stands in stark contrast to the nature of their work, where constant activity is encouraged.

The second verse continues this theme, outlining the idea that machines dominate their lives, controlling their every move while they work towards the perfect product. The machines are portrayed as all-encompassing, eliminating the need for human creativity and individuality, reducing workers to mere units whose only purpose is to meet their production goals. The final verse carries a message of critique to the society we live in, where we are forced to work to survive, where life seems like a never-ending cycle of work and sleep, one defined by the work we perform, validating the state's control over us. The song highlights the idea that we must break free from the chains that bind us to the cycle of work and strive to find meaning in our lives beyond just working for our living.