Action Figure – English Lyrics

• By: WayV
• Album: Kick Back

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of WayV's "Action Figure," a dynamic Mandarin track that combines powerful R&B and hip-hop with a brass-infused sound. Through its vivid lyrics, you can explore themes of perseverance and hope, learning about the emotional depth and vibrant storytelling often found in Mandopop. This fan-favorite song offers an engaging way to experience the language through its memorable melodies and compelling narrative.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
action figure /ˈækʃən ˈfɪɡjər/ B2	noun - A posable doll often based on a character from a movie, comic book, or video game, typically marketed to boys.
outrageous /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/ B2	adjective - Shockingly bad or excessive; extravagant; very bold and unusual.
tough /tʌf/ B1	adjective - Strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling; able to endure hardship.
desire /dɪˈzaɪər/ B1	noun - A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen. verb - To strongly wish for or want (something).
winner /ˈwɪnər/ A2	noun - A person or thing that wins something.
drippy /ˈdrɪpi/ B2	adjective - (Slang) Very cool, stylish, or impressive; having a lot of 'drip' (sense of style).
designer /dɪˈzaɪnər/ B1	noun - A person who plans the form or structure of something, especially one who creates plans for the aesthetic or practical purpose of clothing, machines, or buildings.
free /friː/ A2	adjective - Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
stage /steɪdʒ/ B1	noun - A raised platform in a theatre, assembly hall, etc., on which performers stand.
dream /driːm/ A1	noun - A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep. verb - To experience a series of thoughts, images, and sensations during sleep.
勇氣 yǒngqì B1	noun - Courage; bravery; valor.
夢想 mèngxiǎng A2	noun - Dream; aspiration; an earnest wish or hope. verb - To dream of; to long for; to aspire to.
孤獨 gūdú B1	noun - Loneliness; solitude. adjective - Lonely; isolated; solitary.
崇拜 chóngbài B1	verb - To worship; to adore; to admire greatly.
破壞 pòhuài B1	verb - To destroy; to damage; to ruin. noun - Destruction; damage; sabotage.
冒險 màoxiǎn B1	noun - Adventure; risk; venture. verb - To take a risk; to venture; to go on an adventure.
炙熱 zhìrè B2	adjective - Scorching hot; burning hot; ardent; passionate.
畏懼 wèijù B1	noun - Fear; dread; awe. verb - To fear; to dread; to be afraid of.
倔強 juéjiàng B2	adjective - Stubborn; unyielding; headstrong.
羽翼 yǔyì B1	noun - Wings (often used metaphorically for support, protection, or power); feathers.

Key Grammar Structures

• 面具下 被孤獨遮蔽

  ➔ Passive Voice with '被' (bèi)

  ➔ The particle "被" (bèi) indicates that the subject of the sentence is the recipient of the action. It forms the structure: Subject + "被" + Agent (optional) + Verb + Other elements.

• 所有想要飛的期待

  ➔ Attributive Clause with '的' (de)

  ➔ The particle "的" (de) is used to link a modifying phrase or clause to the noun it describes. Here, "想要飛" (xiǎng yào fēi, want to fly) describes "期待" (qīdài, expectations/hopes). Structure: [Verb Phrase/Clause] + "的" + Noun.

• 是不再吝嗇的愛

  ➔ '不再' (bù zài) for 'no longer'

  ➔ "不再" (bù zài) is an adverbial phrase meaning 'no longer' or 'not anymore.' It indicates that a previous state or action has ceased. Structure: "不再" + [Verb/Adjective].

• 就算歲月褪去了我的漆 守著你的夢境也不曾離去

  ➔ Concessive Clause with '就算...也/還...' (jiù suàn...yě/hái...)

  ➔ This structure expresses a concession, meaning 'even if' or 'even though.' It introduces a hypothetical or factual situation that doesn't prevent the main clause from happening. "不曾" (bù céng) means 'never before.'

• 守著你的夢境

  ➔ Durative/Continuous Aspect with '著' (zhe)

  ➔ The particle "著" (zhe) is placed after a verb to indicate that an action or state is ongoing, continuous, or in progress. Structure: Verb + "著".

• 傷越痛 reaching the truth

  ➔ '越' (yuè) for Emphasis/Degree

  ➔ When "越" (yuè) is used before an adjective or verb, it emphasizes 'the more' or 'to a greater extent.' It often appears in the correlative structure '越...越...' (the more...the more...), but can also be used alone for emphasis.

• 我的戰場在沒人走的路

  ➔ Attributive Phrase with '没' (méi)

  ➔ This structure uses "没" (méi, no/not) with a noun/pronoun and a verb to form an attributive phrase that describes a noun. "没人走" (méi rén zǒu) means 'no one walks (on it)' and describes "路" (lù, road), forming 'the road no one walks.' Structure: "没" + [Agent] + [Verb] + "的" + Noun.

• 讓冰冷的軌跡卸下了畏懼

  ➔ Causative Verb '讓' (ràng)

  ➔ "讓" (ràng) is a causative verb meaning 'to make,' 'to let,' or 'to allow someone/something to do something.' Structure: [Subject] + "讓" + [Object] + [Action/State].

• 逆風而行

  ➔ '而' (ér) as a Conjunction of Manner

  ➔ "而" (ér) is a conjunction that connects two parts of a sentence, often indicating how an action is performed or a result. Here, "逆風而行" (nì fēng ér xíng) means 'to go against the wind,' where '而' links the manner ('against the wind') to the action ('go').

• 身不由己

  ➔ Chéngyǔ (Idiom/Four-Character Expression)

  ➔ "身不由己" (shēn bù yóu jǐ) is a four-character idiom meaning 'involuntarily,' 'not in control of oneself,' or 'helpless.' It describes a situation where one cannot act according to one's own will.

• 形影不離

  ➔ Chéngyǔ (Idiom/Four-Character Expression)

  ➔ "形影不離" (xíng yǐng bù lí) is a four-character idiom meaning 'inseparable' or 'always together.' It metaphorically describes two things or people that are constantly with each other, like a body and its shadow.