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.

[English]

孤寂 懷疑 喧譁

Honey, honey, honey, lit the fire

現實設下關卡

升級了勇氣 解鎖夢想

隱形線穿過身體

命運手下 身不由己

陰影下 眼睛開始逃避

面具下 被孤獨遮蔽

在英雄漫畫裡崇拜

所有想要飛的期待

人們害怕的破壞

是不再吝嗇的愛

I'm an action figure

You know I'm an action figure

Jumpin' on stages, outrageous

捍衛你的冒險和炙熱

I'm an action figure

No, it can't stop me, I'm tougher

Make your dreams higher, show your desire

贏得全世界 like the winner

So drippy, so drippy, so drippy

See you nodding and you know it's so drippy

It's so drippy, so drippy, so drippy

Get it poppin', so drippy, so drippy

就算歲月褪去了我的漆

守著你的夢境也不曾離去

當你擁有更多心愛的玩具

我還會記得你給我的名

傷越痛 reaching the truth

我的戰場在沒人走的路

一步步 established 完美的演出

活在你心底深處 and never lose

在英雄漫畫裡崇拜

所有想要飛的期待

人們害怕的破壞

是不再吝嗇的愛

I'm an action figure

You know I'm an action figure

Jumpin' on stages, outrageous

捍衛你的冒險和炙熱

I'm an action figure

No, it can't stop me, I'm tougher

Make your dreams higher, show your desire

贏得全世界 like the winner

So drippy, so drippy, so drippy

See you nodding and you know it's so drippy

It's so drippy, so drippy, so drippy

Get it poppin', so drippy, so drippy

當夜幕降臨

我是你的 designer

星空裡的 designer

打造璀璨的回憶

feeling good, feeling great, yeah

實現你所有夢境

等你甦醒

倔強是天生的羽翼

劃破了這天際

逆風而行 whoa

To be free

讓冰冷的軌跡卸下了畏懼

形影不離

oh, yeah

I'll be on your side as your only one

I'm an action figure

action, action

yah, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

I made that dream

I made that dream

I'm an action figure

You know I'm an action figure

Jumpin' on stages, outrageous

捍衛你的冒險和炙熱

I'm an action figure

No, it can't stop me, I'm tougher

Make your dreams higher, show your desire

贏得全世界 like the winner

So drippy, so drippy, so drippy

See you nodding and you know it's so drippy

It's so drippy, so drippy, so drippy

Get it poppin', so drippy, so drippy

...

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.