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...
Pod wiatr
Farben Lehre Lyrics
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Poznasz glupiego po czynach jego
Nie ma tego zlego co na dobre by nie wyszlo
Teraz nie masz nic, a potem wszystko
I tak w oczy wieje wiatr
I tak kreci sie swiat
I tak w oczy wieje wiatr
I tak kreci sie swiat...
Nie rozumiem zawisci co czlowiekiem wlada
Kto pod kim dolki kopie sam w nie wpada
Podgryza I szarpie wilk razy kilka
Przyjdzie czas - poniosa I wilka
I tak w oczy wieje wiatr
I tak kreci sie swiat
I tak w oczy wieje wiatr
I tak kreci sie swiat...
Nic nie jest takie jakim byc sie wydaje
Myli sie ten, kto rzadzi tym krajem
Prawdziwych przyjaciol poznaje sie w biedzie
Sa rzeczy, o ktorych trzeba wiedziec!
I tak w oczy wieje wiatr
I tak kreci sie swiat
I tak w oczy wieje wiatr
I tak kreci sie swiat...
The lyrics to Farben Lehre's song "Pod wiatr" are all about the idea that actions have consequences and the importance of recognizing true friends in times of hardship. The first verse addresses how you can judge someone's intelligence and character by the actions they take, and how sometimes bad things can lead to good outcomes. The chorus reflects the idea that no matter what happens, life goes on and the wind still blows. The second verse talks about the destructive nature of jealousy and how those who try to bring others down ultimately end up falling themselves. The final verse is a call to not be fooled by appearances and to recognize the true state of things.
Overall, "Pod wiatr" seems to be a message of resilience and strength in the face of adversity. It encourages listeners to keep moving forward and to surround themselves with people who will support them through tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
Droga kolezanko I Drogi kolego
Dear friend, you'll know a fool by their deeds
Poznasz glupiego po czynach jego
You can tell a fool by their actions
Nie ma tego zlego co na dobre by nie wyszlo
Every bad thing happens for a reason
Teraz nie masz nic, a potem wszystko
At times, you'll lose everything and later regain it all
I tak w oczy wieje wiatr
The wind blows in your eyes anyway
I tak kreci sie swiat
The world keeps spinning anyway
Nie rozumiem zawisci co czlowiekiem wlada
I don't understand the envy that dominates people
Kto pod kim dolki kopie sam w nie wpada
Those who try to harm others will eventually harm themselves
Podgryza I szarpie wilk razy kilka
The wolf bites and pulls several times
Przyjdzie czas - poniosa I wilka
Eventually, they will bear the consequences of their actions
Nic nie jest takie jakim byc sie wydaje
Things are not always what they seem
Myli sie ten, kto rzadzi tym krajem
One who rules this country is mistaken
Prawdziwych przyjaciol poznaje sie w biedzie
True friends are revealed in times of need
Sa rzeczy, o ktorych trzeba wiedziec!
There are things you need to know!
Contributed by Mason D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.