Man Gu Ma Li Ya
Shine Lyrics


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红灯区 模糊的一个她
拿年轻仅有的美色 粉饰繁华
文华里 同时这一剎那
同龄的她正扣着我臂弯喝茶
身份既隔着千里 也似在命运两极
当中有个有资格更高级吗
同样都叫玛利亚 同样都信玛利亚
同样得到温饱 一样每天修甲购物吗
为何一个注定半生 看脚下陆沉曼谷
又有一个却直飞东京 沿路买奢华
谁都识过玛利亚 谁都可以变做她
谁是爱侣或路人 那一线之差




行事是谁得意自豪 我最易动情吧
那位她(有没有人 ha...) 帮她一把

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Shine's song "Man Gu Ma Li Ya" describe two women named Maria who live completely different lives but share the same name and faith in (presumably) the Virgin Mary. One Maria is found in the red-light district, using her youth and beauty to make a living amidst the bustling cityscape. The other Maria is found in a sophisticated setting, sipping tea with the singer who wonders if her status puts her on a higher plane than the other Maria. Despite their differing circumstances, both Marias share similar daily routines such as getting their nails done and going shopping, but one Maria is destined for a life stuck in Bangkok while the other jet sets to Tokyo.


Through the lyrics, the singer reflects on the power of one's identity and how it can shape the course of their life. Both women are called Maria and both work hard to make ends meet, but they differ in their trajectory due to circumstances outside of their control. The song also touches on the idea of the grass always being greener on the other side, as the singer wonders if one Maria's life is truly better than the other's. Overall, the song highlights the complexity of identity and how it can impact one's place in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

红灯区 模糊的一个她
In the red light district, there's a vague and obscure woman.


拿年轻仅有的美色 粉饰繁华
She uses her only beauty to adorn the bustling streets.


文华里 同时这一剎那
At the same time, in the cultural center, right at this moment,


同龄的她正扣着我臂弯喝茶
A woman who's the same age as me is holding onto my arm, drinking tea with me.


身份既隔着千里 也似在命运两极
Even though our social status is worlds apart, it also feels like we're at opposite ends of fate.


当中有个有资格更高级吗
Is there anyone who's more qualified to be a high-class person among us?


同样都叫玛利亚 同样都信玛利亚
We both have the same name, Maria, and believe in Mary.


同样得到温饱 一样每天修甲购物吗
Do we both receive the same basic necessities and spend our days doing the same things, like getting our nails done and shopping?


为何一个注定半生 看脚下陆沉曼谷
Why is one of us doomed to spend half of our life in Manila, looking down at our feet and feeling weighed down?


又有一个却直飞东京 沿路买奢华
While another gets to fly directly to Tokyo and indulge in luxury along the way.


谁都识过玛利亚 谁都可以变做她
Everyone knows Maria, and anyone can become her.


谁是爱侣或路人 那一线之差
Who is a lover or just a passerby? It's only one line that separates them.


行事是谁得意自豪 我最易动情吧
Who takes pride in their actions? I'm the one who's most easily moved.


那位她(有没有人 ha...) 帮她一把
That woman (is there anyone?) Help her out.




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