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...
Wataha
Farben Lehre Lyrics
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Nasza filozofia życia prosta
Nie wadzić nikomu kiedy trzeba pomóc
Burzyć bramy co stoją między nami
My jesteśmy chłopaki z ulicy
Nie dla nas ordery i zaszczyty
Kapryśni leniwi nieufni lecz prawdziwi
My jesteśmy chłopaki z Mazowsza
Nasza filozofia życia prosta
Strzelać z procy prawdą między oczy
Otwierać zamknięte autostrady kręte
My jesteśmy chłopaki z ulicy
Nas nie da prowadzić się na smyczy
Uparci niebanalni dla normalnych nienormalni
Jesteśmy żyjemy byliśmy i będziemy
Muzyka nas rozpala
Można z nami konie kraść
Robimy wielki hałas
Muzyka nas rozpala
Można z nami konie kraść
Robimy wielki hałas
My jesteśmy chłopaki z Mazowsza
Nasza filozofia życia prosta
Spełniać marzenia wcale się nie zmieniać
Szukać źródła nawet gdy woda brudna
My jesteśmy chłopaki z ulicy
Serc naszych na pieniądze się nie liczy
Mali niefizyczni ale za to autentyczni
Jesteśmy żyjemy byliśmy i będziemy
Muzyka nas rozpala
Można z nami konie kraść
Robimy wielki hałas
Muzyka nas rozpala
Można z nami konie kraść
Robimy wielki hałas
The lyrics of the song "Wataha" by Farben Lehre convey a strong sense of identity and pride in being from Mazowsze, a region in Poland. The first two lines assert that they are boys from Mazowsze with a simple philosophy of life. They believe in not harming others and in helping when needed. They also express a desire to break down barriers and gateways that separate people.
The next stanza emphasizes their identity as street boys who are not interested in honors and privileges. They describe themselves as capricious, lazy, mistrustful, but true to who they are. Their way of life is depicted as alive and ever-present, and they affirm that they were and will continue to be themselves.
The following lines reiterate their origins on the street and their refusal to be led by others. They describe themselves as stubborn and unconventional, different from the norm. They affirm that they live, were alive in the past, and will keep on living in the future.
The chorus of the song speaks to the power of music in their lives. It ignites and inspires them, enabling them to make a ruckus and disrupt the status quo. They assert that with them, one can even steal horses, metaphorically suggesting that they challenge and defy the established order.
The repetition of the first stanza and the chorus in subsequent verses reinforces their identity as boys from Mazowsze and the impact of music in their lives. They stress that their philosophy remains the same, focused on fulfilling their dreams and always staying true to themselves. They express the necessity of searching for the source, even when the situation is challenging and the waters are murky.
The final lines affirm their identity as street boys who do not measure the worth of their hearts by money. Despite being physically small, they consider themselves authentic and genuine. Once again, they declare that they live, were alive in the past, and will continue to be themselves.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wataha" celebrate the authentic and rebellious spirit of being boys from Mazowsze and the transformative power of music in their lives. The song resonates with pride, defiance, and a refusal to conform to societal expectations.
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