Tattered Shoes, Frayed Hat (鞋儿破 帽儿破)

In 2019, Hua Chenyu participated in the 4th season. of Zhejiang TV’s flagship variety show “Ace VS Ace (王牌对王牌 )” as a regular member. In the 4th episode, Hua adapted and performed the theme song of the classic TV drama “Ji Gong (济公)”: “Tattered Shoes, Frayed Hat (鞋儿破 帽儿破)”

Ji Gong (also known as Daoji) was a Chan Buddhist monk who lived in the Southern Song. He purportedly possessed supernatural powers through Buddhist practice, which he used to help the poor and stand up to injustice. However, he was also known for his wild and eccentric behavior and didn’t follow Buddhist monastic rules by consuming alcohol and meat. By the time of his death, Daoji had become a legend in Chinese culture and a deity in Chinese folk religion. He is mentioned by Buddhists in folktales and kōans, and sometimes invoked by oracles to assist in worldly affairs.

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Chinese Lyrics

Lyricist: Zhang Ge
Compose: Jin Fuzai
Original Singer: He Jiguang
Arrange: Hua Chenyu

鞋儿破 帽儿破
鞋儿破 帽儿破
身上的袈裟破
你笑我 他笑我
一把扇儿破
走啊 乐呀
哪儿有不平哪儿有我
走啊 乐啊
酒肉穿肠过
南无阿弥陀佛
南无阿弥陀佛
嘿
南无阿弥陀佛
南无阿弥陀佛
嘿
笑我疯 笑我颠
笑我疯 笑我颠
笑我
笑我
走啊 乐呀
哪儿有不平哪儿有我
走啊 乐啊
酒肉穿肠过