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...

Obcy
Farben Lehre Lyrics

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Tabun dziwnych ludzi wokół
Nieustannie na coś czeka
Cisza i pozorny spokój
A Ty nie stój - uciekaj

Oni tu są - już nadchodzą
Oni tu są - już nadchodzą
Oni tu są - już nadchodzą

Oni tu są - już nadchodzą

Stado obcych twarzy wokół
Sztuczne gesty, śliskie ręce
Wściekły marsz fałszywych kroków
Ja nie chcę nic więcej

Oni tu są - już nadchodzą
Oni tu są - już nadchodzą
Oni tu są - już nadchodzą
Oni tu są - już nadchodzą

Rój dzikich owadów wokół
Żądli co na drodze spotka
Nogi plączą się w popłochu
Ja nie chcę tu zostać

Oni tu są - już nadchodzą
Oni tu są - już nadchodzą

Oni tu są - już nadchodzą
Oni tu są - już nadchodzą

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Farben Lehre's song Obcy paint a picture of alienation and fear in the face of an impending threat. The singer observes a group of strange people around them, with blank expressions and artificial gestures. They are waiting for something, and there is an eerie silence that suggests danger. The singer urges themselves to run, to not stay in this place.

As the song progresses, the threat intensifies. The strangers become a swarm of wild insects, with stingers and venom that could harm anyone in their path. The singer's fear grows and their steps become frantic. They do not want to be caught in this swarm, they do not want to face these alien beings.

Overall, the lyrics are a commentary on the fear of the unknown and the importance of trusting one's instincts when faced with danger. The constant repetition of "oni tu są" or "they are already here" creates a sense of urgency and a warning that the time to act is now.

Line by Line Meaning

Tabun dziwnych ludzi wokół
There's a group of strange people around.

Nieustannie na coś czeka
They are constantly waiting for something.

Cisza i pozorny spokój
Silence and apparent calmness.

A Ty nie stój - uciekaj
But don't stand still - run away.

Oni tu są - już nadchodzą
They are here - they are coming.

Stado obcych twarzy wokół
A flock of unfamiliar faces around.

Sztuczne gesty, śliskie ręce
Artificial gestures, slippery hands.

Wściekły marsz fałszywych kroków
Furious march of false steps.

Ja nie chcę nic więcej
I don't want anything more.

Rój dzikich owadów wokół
A swarm of wild insects around.

Żądli co na drodze spotka
Stinging anything it encounters on its way.