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...

Siła w nas
Farben Lehre Lyrics

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Synowie i córki Polski Ludowej
Ciągle na topie, dbają o swoje
Młodzi Ludzie godni uwagi
Zostali gdzieś obok - całkiem sami

Nie ma takiej siły
Która zniszczy to co w nas
Nie ma takiej siły

Która zniszczy to co w nas

Każdy maskę dzisiaj zakłada
Liczy się kasa, liczy się władza
Mam uczucia, własne zdanie
Jestem sobą i tak zostanie

Nie ma takiej siły
Która zniszczy to co w nas
Nie ma takiej siły
Która zniszczy to co w nas

Jeszcze żyję, oddycham i widzę
Potrafię kochać, potrafię nienawidzić
Nikt nie odbierze mi tego co robię
Jestem człowiekiem, myślę jak człowiek

Nie ma takiej siły
Która zniszczy to co w nas

Nie ma takiej siły
Która zniszczy to co w nas

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Farben Lehre's song "Siła w nas" speak about the strength and resilience of the Polish people. It starts by praising the young generation of the "Polish People's Republic" who are always on top of things and take care of their own affairs. However, it also states that they have been left alone and not given the attention they deserve.

The chorus then repeats the phrase "Nie ma takiej siły, która zniszczy to co w nas" which translates to "There is no power that can destroy what is within us." This line is a bold statement that emphasizes the strength and determination of the Polish spirit, regardless of external influences or oppression.

The second verse talks about how in today's society, people are primarily concerned with money and power, but the singer maintains their own feelings and opinions. They remain true to themselves and their individuality, refusing to conform to societal pressures.

Line by Line Meaning

Synowie i córki Polski Ludowej
Sons and daughters of the People's Republic of Poland

Ciągle na topie, dbają o swoje
Still on top, taking care of their own

Młodzi Ludzie godni uwagi
Young people worth attention

Zostali gdzieś obok - całkiem sami
Left somewhere aside, completely alone

Nie ma takiej siły
There is no such force

Która zniszczy to co w nas
That will destroy what's in us

Każdy maskę dzisiaj zakłada
Everyone wears a mask today

Liczy się kasa, liczy się władza
Money matters, power matters

Mam uczucia, własne zdanie
I have feelings, my own opinion

Jestem sobą i tak zostanie
I am myself and that's how it will stay

Jeszcze żyję, oddycham i widzę
I'm still alive, breathing, and seeing