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...
Zatrute Miasto
Farben Lehre Lyrics
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Wokół zadymione mury
Wrogie wszystkie drogi, wrogie przejścia
Na ulicach - dno kultury
Brudne bary, szkoły, dworce i obiekty sportowe
W fabryce zagrożenie, brudna praca
Jedna ulica, na której są neony kolorowe
Bo to miasto wciąż jest takie same
Zatrute, brudne i pijane
Patrzę tam, gdzie sięga wzrok - po samo dno
Wokół korupcja i obłuda
Niejeden chciałby się stąd wydostać
Lecz pieniędzy czasem brak, czasem siły
Gniazdo nicości chce opuścić
Żeby dzieci chociaż lepiej żyły
Bo to miasto wciąż jest takie same
Zatrute, brudne i pijane
Patrzę tam, gdzie sięga wzrok - po samo dno
Wokół korupcja i obłuda
The song "Zatrute Miasto" by Farben Lehre talks about a poisoned city, with polluted air and corrupt society. The first verse describes a toxic factory that has no exit, surrounded by smoke and unfriendly streets. The lines "Na ulicach - dno kultury" (On the streets - the bottom of culture) suggest that the city lacks any cultural or educational values. The second verse portrays a grim picture of the city with dirty bars, schools, and sport facilities. The singer mentions that even the neon lights on the street cannot hide the fact that it is not worth leaving your house at night.
The chorus repeats the words "Bo to miasto wciąż jest takie same, Zatrute, brudne i pijane" (Because this city is still the same, poisoned, dirty, and drunk). The singer expresses despair at the fact that everywhere they look, all they see is misery, corruption, and false pretenses. The last verse mentions that some people want to leave the city, but lack either the means or the strength to do so. The singer wishes for a better life for their children, who deserve to grow up in a less toxic environment.
In summary, "Zatrute Miasto" is an indictment of a city that has failed to provide a healthy and safe environment for its inhabitants. It is a song about hopelessness, neglect, and a desire for change.
Line by Line Meaning
Fabryka trucizny nie ma wyjścia
The town is like a poison factory with no escape
Wokół zadymione mury
The town is surrounded by smoky walls
Wrogie wszystkie drogi, wrogie przejścia
All the roads and passages are hostile
Na ulicach - dno kultury
The streets are the bottom of the culture
Brudne bary, szkoły, dworce i obiekty sportowe
Dirty bars, schools, train stations, and sports facilities
W fabryce zagrożenie, brudna praca
The factory is a danger and a dirty workplace
Jedna ulica, na której są neony kolorowe
There is only one street with colorful neon lights
Nocą - jak wszędzie wyjść się nie opłaca
At night, it's not worth going out anywhere
Bo to miasto wciąż jest takie same
Because this town is always the same
Zatrute, brudne i pijane
Poisoned, dirty, and drunk
Patrzę tam, gdzie sięga wzrok - po samo dno
I look where my eyes can see - the very bottom
Wokół korupcja i obłuda
Surrounded by corruption and hypocrisy
Niejeden chciałby się stąd wydostać
Many would like to escape from here
Lecz pieniędzy czasem brak, czasem siły
But sometimes there is a lack of money, sometimes of strength
Gniazdo nicości chce opuścić
The nest of nothingness wants to escape
Żeby dzieci chociaż lepiej żyły
So that the children can live better at least
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.