Ban Jin Ba Liang
許冠傑 Lyrics


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我地呢班打工仔
通街走直头系坏肠胃
温个些少到月底点够驶(吃个鬼)
咪话无乜所谓
最弊波士郁的发威(癫过鸡)
一咪系处系唔系就乱黎吠
哎亲加薪块面拿起恶睇(扭下计)
你就认真开胃
半斤八两 做到只积甘既样
半斤八两 湿水炮仗点会响
半斤八两 够姜就揸枪走去抢
出左半斤力 想话摞番足八两
家阵恶温食 边有半斤八两甘理想(吹涨)
我地呢班打工仔 一生一世为钱币做奴隶
个种辛苦折堕讲出吓鬼(死比你睇)
咪话无乜所谓
半斤八两 就算有福都无你享
半斤八两 仲惨过滚水渌猪掌
半斤八两 鸡碎甘多都要啄




出左半斤力 想话摞番足八两
家阵恶温食 边有半斤八两甘理想

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ban Jin Ba Liang describe the struggles of blue-collar workers in Hong Kong. The opening line paints a picture of workers who are constantly on the move, but are never able to make ends meet. The line "通街走直头系坏肠胃" describes the physical toll that this lifestyle takes on individuals. The next line, "温个些少到月底点够驶(吃个鬼)" highlights the futility of trying to survive on such meager wages. It's a phrase that essentially says "what's the point of it all?"


The chorus, "半斤八两" (which translates to "half catty, eight taels"), is a Cantonese idiom that means "six of one, half a dozen of the other" or "two sides of the same coin". It's a phrase that perfectly sums up the feeling of being stuck in a situation where there are no good options. The song goes on to express the frustration of workers who feel that they are not appreciated, and are often mistreated by their employers. The line "个种辛苦折堕讲出吓鬼(死比你睇)" is particularly powerful, as it suggests that the hardships that workers face are not only difficult to bear, but can also be fatal.


Overall, the song is a poignant commentary on the socio-economic issues that many people face, not just in Hong Kong, but around the world. It's a reminder that while the struggles of workers may not be visible to everyone, they are very real and deserving of recognition.


Line by Line Meaning

我地呢班打工仔
We, the working class, are wandering in the streets with broken hearts and stomachs.


通街走直头系坏肠胃
Walking around aimlessly leaves us feeling sick.


温个些少到月底点够驶(吃个鬼)
Even if we save some money, it's never enough to last till the end of the month.


咪话无乜所谓
There's nothing much to say about this.


最弊波士郁的发威(癫过鸡)
The most extravagant people are showing off their wealth in a ridiculous way.


一咪系处系唔系就乱黎吠
It's hard to tell if they are barking for a reason or just making a fuss without any basis.


哎亲加薪块面拿起恶睇(扭下计)
Asking for a raise is just wishful thinking, so we need to be smart and make the most of what we have.


你就认真开胃
You need to open up your appetite by taking things seriously.


半斤八两 做到只积甘既样
It's better to work hard and be content with just a little.


半斤八两 湿水炮仗点会响
Wet fireworks won't make any noise, just like how you can't achieve anything without putting in enough effort.


半斤八两 够姜就揸枪走去抢
If you have the courage, you can take risks and seize opportunities.


出左半斤力 想话摞番足八两
Only by putting in your all, can you hope to achieve your goal.


家阵恶温食 边有半斤八两甘理想(吹涨)
When you're hungry, everything seems perfect, and you become ambitious.


我地呢班打工仔 一生一世为钱币做奴隶
We, the working class, are forever enslaved by money.


个种辛苦折堕讲出吓鬼(死比你睇)
The hardships we endure are beyond belief.


半斤八两 就算有福都无你享
Even if good fortune comes, you don't get to enjoy it.


仲惨过滚水渌猪掌
It's worse than eating leftover pig's feet in boiling water.


鸡碎甘多都要啄
Even if your goals seem daunting, you must take it one step at a time.


家阵恶温食 边有半斤八两甘理想
When you're living in poverty, all you have is your ambition and your dreams.




Writer(s): 許 冠傑, Hui Samuel, 許 冠傑

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@javiarkushaoxian6467

原曲:许冠杰-半斤八两 改编歌名:怎么办啊

词曲/编曲:许冠杰 改编词:佚名

歌词:

我们这群打工人 跑遍整条街为找份工作 月
底到了才赚到一点钱 (怎开销) 这时真的完蛋

最糟是老板发脾气(颠似鸡) 整天像只狗在那儿
乱乱吠(汪汪汪) 恳求他加薪水就脸黑黑(没人性)
你就准备辞职

(怎么办啊)被炒了如何是好
(怎么办啊)没钱怎糊口养家
(怎么办啊)难道拿枪去打抢银行
付出半点力 怎有全面的收获
现在行情差 那有努力就有得回报(笑话)
我们这群打工人 一生一世为金钱做奴才 那
种辛苦是多么地难受(吓死你吧) 样子十分可怜

(怎么办啊)成功了就过河拆桥
(怎么办啊)要我们吃他的剩菜
(怎么办啊)什么便宜都要占
付出半点力 怎有全面的收获
现在行情差 那有努力就有得回报(笑话)
我们这群打工人 一生一世为金钱做奴才 那
种辛苦是多么地难受(吓死你吧) 样子十分可怜



@hamjunming5034

我哋呢班打工仔 - 我们这些打工仔
通街走籴直头系坏肠胃 - 满街奔跑很容易会伤肠胃(更多是指身体劳损)
揾个些少到月底点够使 奀过鬼 - 挣一点点钱到月底怎么够花比鬼还穷(奀,粤语瘦小的意思)
确系认真湿滞 - 真的是很麻烦(原意指气候湿热导致消化不良。在粤语中延伸为“麻烦,不容易解决的事 情。”)
最弊波士郁啲发威 癫过鸡 - 最糟糕的是老板动不动就发脾气 比发鸡瘟的鸡还要离谱(波士,boss)
一味喺处系唔系就乱嚟吠 汪汪汪 - 动不动就总是像发疯的狗一样叫 汪汪汪(吠,粤语中亦指骂人、胡说八道,贬义)
翳亲加薪块面嗱起恶睇 扭下计 - 每次求他加薪他的脸色就会很难看 会发脾气 (扭计,粤语中有耍脾气的意思)
你就认真开胃 - 你就知道痛苦了
半斤八两 - 半斤八两(古时八两等于半斤)
做到只积咁嘅样 - 做到像一只千斤顶一样。(积,Jack的音译,千斤顶的意思。粤语“做到只积咁”,形容打工一族为了生计,打拼的无奈。参见积词条)
半斤八两- 半斤八两(古时八两等于半斤)
湿水炮仗点会响 - 泡过水的炮竹怎么能响(湿水炮仗,形容人已经很落寞,根本不可能发达)
半斤八两- 半斤八两(古时八两等于半斤)
够姜呀揸枪走去抢 - 有种就拿枪去抢劫
出咗半斤力 - 出了半斤力
想话啰番足八两 - 心想能拿回八两的工钱
家阵恶揾食 - 现在工作艰难(恶,粤语又指困难)
边有半斤八两咁理想 吹胀- 哪里还有半斤八两这种好事你奈何不了(吹胀——被人戏弄,情绪没办法排泄,形容无可奈何的心境)
我哋呢班打工仔- 我们这些打工仔
一生一世为钱币做奴隶 - 一生一世为钱币做奴隶
嗰种辛苦折堕讲出吓鬼 死畀你睇 - 那种辛苦落魄说出来能吓到鬼 死给你看
咪话冇乜所谓 - 别说没什么所谓
半斤八两- 半斤八两(古时八两等于半斤)
就算有福都冇你享 - 就算有福都轮不到你来享
半斤八两- 半斤八两(古时八两等于半斤)
仲惨过滚水渌猪肠[2] - 比开水烫猪肠还惨(猪肠被开水烫过会两头缩,滚水渌猪肠,粤语比喻人的收入和支出两个方面都变少了。)
半斤八两- 半斤八两(古时八两等于半斤)
鸡碎咁多都要啄 - 即使只有一点点好处都要去抢(鸡杂碎,粤语中延伸为细小的、很少)
出咗半斤力- 出了半斤力
想话啰番足八两- 心想能拿回八两的工钱
家阵恶揾食- 现在工作艰难(恶,粤语又指困难)
边有半斤八两咁理想 吹胀- 哪里还有半斤八两这种好事你奈何不了(吹胀——被人戏弄,情绪没办法排泄,形容无可奈何的心境)
我哋呢班打工仔- 我们这些打工仔
一生一世为钱币做奴隶- 一生一世为钱币做奴隶
嗰种辛苦折堕讲出吓鬼 死畀你睇- 那种辛苦落魄说出来能吓到鬼 死给你看
咪话冇乜所谓- 别说没什么所谓



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@davidlim9350

不要天真地以為,自己賺到錢了。你沒有賺到錢。你的錢,是用你掉了的頭髮,你黑了的眼 圈,你日漸乾枯的皮膚,你肉眼可見的衰老,你 不停消耗的氣血,你不斷衰竭的腎精,去換取 的。你是在拼肝,拼血,拼身體。你不是在賺 錢,你是在用身體換錢。任何職場,都不值得你 拼命。趁週末好好休息吧。

by:Anthony

@davidlim9350

不要天真地以為,自己賺到錢了。你沒有賺到錢。你的錢,是用你掉了的頭髮,你黑了的眼 圈,你日漸乾枯的皮膚,你肉眼可見的衰老,你 不停消耗的氣血,你不斷衰竭的腎精,去換取 的。你是在拼肝,拼血,拼身體。你不是在賺 錢,你是在用身體換錢。任何職場,都不值得你 拼命。趁週末好好休息吧。

by:Anthony

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