麻雀耍樂
許冠傑 Lyrics


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留二索扣六索 一摸三七索
再卒一九五八認真泡
求六索上二索 認真化鬼學
諗起卡窿啱啱一講就嚟
轉下手摸一索等黐三索
甩啱七索叫六九索
求六索有六索 敲崩檯角
呢鋪真係代表咯

最鬼憎喺屋企咁寂寞
去猛搵腳兩頭騰 成日頻撲
砌幾圈 我身心最快樂
無本我照落埸 打親梗係主角

甩到手軟起哂泡 兼側側膊
將啲骰仔猛咁扑
頭又重氣又索 口乾頸渴
幾大死做死搏

叫碗粥 打通宵再直落
吔啲嘢定定神 疲倦唔覺
咬口煙 打鋪牌猛咁度
個袋帶定藥油 一於搵命仔搏

甩到手軟起哂泡 兼側側膊
整包花生猛咁剝
人人食到滿地殼 好似七國
打得真係爽咯

留二索扣六索 一摸三七索
再卒一九五八認真泡
求六索上二索 認真化鬼學
諗起卡窿啱啱一講就嚟
轉下手摸一索 等黐三索
甩啱七索叫六九索




求六索有六索 敲崩檯角
呢鋪真係代表咯

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 許冠傑's song 麻雀耍樂 describe the excitement and intensity of playing mahjong, a popular game in Chinese culture. The first verse consists of instructions on how to play the game, with the singer referencing certain tiles and their numbers. The second verse explains how playing mahjong brings enjoyment and happiness to the player, especially in contrast to the loneliness felt at home. The repeated chorus emphasizes the competitiveness and dedication required to succeed in the game.


The use of specific instructions in the first verse adds a level of authenticity to the song, demonstrating that the singer truly understands the game of mahjong. The fact that mahjong is a game that requires intense concentration and focus is highlighted in the second verse when the singer describes the mental and physical exhaustion that comes with playing for long periods of time.


Overall, the song is a vivid portrayal of the intensity and joy that comes with playing mahjong, a pastime that is deeply ingrained in Chinese culture.


Line by Line Meaning

留二索扣六索 一摸三七索
Playing mahjong, holding onto a 2 of bamboo, 6 of bamboo, and waiting for a 3 or 7 of bamboo to complete a set


再卒一九五八認真泡
Playing again, this time with the goal of getting a set of 1958 to win


求六索上二索 認真化鬼學
Requesting (from other players) a 2 of bamboo to add to the already-held 6 of bamboo, and seriously studying the game to become better


諗起卡窿啱啱一講就嚟
Remembering a strategy known as 'card corner,' and immediately discussing it with others


轉下手摸一索等黐三索
Passing the turn to the next player and waiting for a 3 of bamboo to add to the already-held 2 and waiting for the 1 to complete a set


甩啱七索叫六九索
Discarding a 7 of bamboo, calling for a 6 or 9 of bamboo to complete a set


求六索有六索 敲崩檯角
Asking for a 6 of bamboo and then completing a set with it, winning the game and knocking over the table in excitement


呢鋪真係代表咯
This mahjong parlor really represents the epitome of excitement and joy


最鬼憎喺屋企咁寂寞
The thing that's most disliked is being alone at home in silence


去猛搵腳兩頭騰 成日頻撲
Going out to find other people to gamble with, and constantly playing round after round


砌幾圈 我身心最快樂
Making a few rounds (in mahjong) and feeling the happiest in both body and spirit


無本我照落埸 打親梗係主角
Playing without any initial investment (betting with borrowed money) and feeling like the main character of the game


叫碗粥 打通宵再直落
Ordering a bowl of congee (rice porridge) to keep going all night long


吔啲嘢定定神 疲倦唔覺
Nibbling on something to stay sharp and not feel tired


咬口煙 打鋪牌猛咁度
Taking a puff of a cigarette and quickly playing the tiles


個袋帶定藥油 一於搵命仔搏
Bringing medicine and oil in the pocket and risking it all to win


甩到手軟起哂泡 兼側側膊
Throwing the dice until the hand feels exhausted, while also feeling stiffness in the arm


將啲骰仔猛咁扑
Violently shaking the dice cup


頭又重氣又索 口乾頸渴
Feeling dizzy and short of breath, with a dry mouth and parched throat


幾大死做死搏
Risking everything, despite the possibility of losing it all


整包花生猛咁剝
Swiftly shelling a whole pack of peanuts


人人食到滿地殼 好似七國
Everyone eats the peanuts and leaves a mess on the floor, as if it was the Seven Kingdoms




Writer(s): Russell

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