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...

Na skróty
Farben Lehre Lyrics

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Otaczają mnie ludzie sztuczni i śmieszni
Humor angielski dla nich za ciężki
Jeżeli szukasz spełnienia marzeń
Ja ten kierunek zaraz Ci wskażę

Bo ja tę drogę dobrze znam
Jeżeli chcesz zaprowadzę cię tam
Bo ja tę drogę dobrze znam

Na skróty trafimy tam

Otaczają mnie ludzie zagubieni i smutni
Los bywa dla nich nad wyraz okrutny
Jeśli zgubiłeś się w labiryncie
Chętnie pokażę Ci z niego wyjście

Bo ja tę drogę dobrze znam
Jeżeli chcesz zaprowadzę cię tam
Bo ja tę drogę dobrze znam
Na skróty trafimy tam

Otaczają mnie ludzie złośliwie zazdrośni
Chorują z braku własnej miłości
Jeśli pokochasz – będziesz kochana
Możesz być obok, a możesz zostać sama
Zostać sama

Bo ja tę drogę dobrze znam
Jeżeli chcesz zaprowadzę cię tam

Bo ja tę drogę dobrze znam
Na skróty trafimy tam

Overall Meaning

The song "Na skróty" by Farben Lehre is a powerful anthem about helping those who feel lost and alone in life. The lyrics describe the various types of people the singer encounters - those who are fake and silly, those who are lost and sad, and those who are envious and cruel. However, the singer knows a shortcut to a place where dreams can come true, where one can escape the maze of life, and where love can be found. This song can be interpreted as a call to action for those who feel hopeless and alone, to seek out help and guidance from those who have experienced similar struggles.

The first verse talks about people who are fake and silly, unable to appreciate the subtleties of English humor. The singer offers a way out for those who seek fulfillment in their lives, promising to show them the way. The second verse describes those who are lost in life, where the path ahead seems uncertain and cruel. The singer offers to show them the way out of the labyrinth, giving them hope for the future. The third verse talks about people who are consumed by envy and lack of love. The singer offers a solution to their pain, suggesting that they can find love if they open themselves up to it.

Overall, this song is a powerful message of hope and guidance for those who feel lost and alone. The singer offers a pathway to a better life and suggests that there is always a way out of the hardships of life.

Line by Line Meaning

Otaczają mnie ludzie sztuczni i śmieszni
I am surrounded by fake and funny people

Humor angielski dla nich za ciężki
English humor is too heavy for them

Jeżeli szukasz spełnienia marzeń
If you are looking for fulfillment of your dreams

Ja ten kierunek zaraz Ci wskażę
I'll show you the way

Bo ja tę drogę dobrze znam
Because I know this way well

Jeżeli chcesz zaprowadzę cię tam
If you want, I will lead you there

Na skróty trafimy tam
We will get there quickly

Otaczają mnie ludzie zagubieni i smutni
I am surrounded by lost and sad people

Los bywa dla nich nad wyraz okrutny
Fate can be extremely cruel to them

Jeśli zgubiłeś się w labiryncie
If you are lost in the labyrinth

Chętnie pokażę Ci z niego wyjście
I will gladly show you the way out