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...
Na bliskim wschodzie
Farben Lehre Lyrics
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Na bliskim wschodzie wszystko gra
Tam pokój i spokój i jechać tylko tam
Życie im płynie słodką ropą
Banany cytrusy i słońca żar
Życie im płynie słodką ropą
Na bliskim wschodzie wszystko w porządku
Na bliskim wschodzie wszystko gra
Tam pokój i spokój i na wakacje tylko tam
Jesteś gdzie indziej na przykład w Chile
Urwą ci język kiedy śpiewasz jak ja
Jesteś gdzie indziej na przykład w Chile
Urwą ci język kiedy śpiewasz jak ja
Na całym globie wszystko w porządku
Na całym globie wszystko gra
Odpocząć bym chciał w RPA
Odpocząć bym chciał w RPA
Życie im płynie słodką ropą
Banany cytrusy i słońca żar
Jesteś gdzie indziej na przykład w Chile
Urwą ci język kiedy śpiewasz jak ja
The lyrics to Farben Lehre's song "Na bliskim wschodzie" depict a contrasting image of the Middle East, emphasizing the tranquility and harmony present in that region. The song suggests that on the Middle East everything is in order and everything is going well. The mention of "pokój i spokój" (peace and calm) and the desire to go on vacation to the Middle East further emphasizes this sentiment.
The lyrics also highlight the abundance of natural resources and prosperity in the Middle East. The line "Życie im płynie słodką ropą" (Life flows sweetly like oil for them) suggests that the people in the region enjoy a life of luxury, with references to bananas, citrus fruits, and the scorching sun.
The second verse introduces a contrasting perspective, suggesting that the singer is elsewhere, for example in Chile. It implies that singing similar songs in Chile would lead to a loss of words or speechlessness. This could be seen as a commentary on how different societies and cultures perceive and react to certain expressions or attitudes.
Overall, the song seems to portray a positive and idyllic image of the Middle East, contrasting it with other parts of the world and emphasizing the region's perceived peace, tranquility, and prosperity.
Line by Line Meaning
Na bliskim wschodzie wszystko w porządku
Everything is fine in the Middle East
Na bliskim wschodzie wszystko gra
Everything is playing out well in the Middle East
Tam pokój i spokój i jechać tylko tam
There is peace and calm there, and one should only go there
Życie im płynie słodką ropą
Life is flowing for them like sweet oil
Banany cytrusy i słońca żar
Bananas, citrus fruits, and the scorching sun
Jesteś gdzie indziej na przykład w Chile
You are somewhere else, for example in Chile
Urwą ci język kiedy śpiewasz jak ja
They will tear out your tongue when you sing like me
Na całym globie wszystko w porządku
Everything is fine all over the globe
Na całym globie wszystko gra
Everything is playing out well all over the globe
Odpocząć bym chciał w RPA
I would like to rest in South Africa
Życie im płynie słodką ropą
Life is flowing for them like sweet oil
Banany cytrusy i słońca żar
Bananas, citrus fruits, and the scorching sun
Jesteś gdzie indziej na przykład w Chile
You are somewhere else, for example in Chile
Urwą ci język kiedy śpiewasz jak ja
They will tear out your tongue when you sing like me
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Written by: ZIEMOWIT MACIEJ KOSMOWSKI
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