FREQUENCY (Korean Ver.) – English Lyrics

• By: WayV
• Album: FREQUENCY

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
frequency /ˈfriːkwənsi/ B2	noun - The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time or in a given sample. In physics, the rate per second of a vibration constituting a wave.
Target /ˈtɑːrɡɪt/ B1	noun - A goal or aim; a person or thing aimed at.
set /sɛt/ A2	verb - To put, lay, or stand (something) in a specified place or position. verb - To establish or decide (a time, limit, or rule).
wave /weɪv/ A2	noun - A ridge of water moving across the surface of a sea or lake; a disturbance that travels through a medium, transporting energy (e.g., radio wave). noun - An act of waving a hand in greeting or as a signal.
overflow /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊ/ B2	verb - (Of a liquid) flow over the brim of a container; be so full that the contents spill out.
mystery /ˈmɪstəri/ B1	noun - Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.
dimension /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ B2	noun - A measurable extent of some kind, such as length, breadth, or depth; an aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing.
glaciers /ˈɡleɪʃər/ B2	noun - A slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles.
burn /bɜːrn/ A2	verb - (Of a fire or flame) produce heat or light; be consumed by fire.
echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ B1	noun - A sound or series of sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener. verb - (Of a sound or series of sounds) be repeated or reverberate.
Decibel /ˈdɛsɪbɛl/ B2	noun - A unit used to measure the intensity of a sound or the power level of an electrical signal.
Resonate /ˈrɛzəneɪt/ B2	verb - (Of a sound or vibration) produce or be filled with a deep, full, reverberating sound; evoke or suggest images, memories, or emotions.
Signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ B1	noun - A gesture, sound, or action used to convey information or instructions; an electrical impulse or radio wave transmitted or received.
Mindset /ˈmaɪndˌsɛt/ B2	noun - The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Protocol /ˈproʊtəˌkɔːl/ B2	noun - The official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions; (computing) a system of rules that allows two or more computers to communicate with each other.
vibe /vaɪb/ B2	noun - A person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others; an intuitive feeling about something. (Often plural, 'vibes')
greatness /ˈɡreɪtnəs/ B2	noun - The quality of being great; eminence or distinction.
Sync /sɪŋk/ B2	verb - To cause to operate at the same time or rate; to synchronize.
dial /ˈdaɪəl/ B1	verb - To make a call on a telephone by pressing buttons or rotating a dial.
level /ˈlɛvəl/ A2	noun - A position on a scale of amount, quantity, or quality; a standard or rank. noun - A horizontal plane or line with respect to the ground or another reference point.

Key Grammar Structures

• Get up on my frequency

  ➔ Imperative + Phrasal Verb

  ➔ “Get up” is a phrasal verb meaning to rise or move to a higher position/state. In this context, "Get up on my frequency" means to tune in or align with the speaker's level/vibe.

• Picking up stuff

  ➔ Gerund Phrase (as a noun/action description)

  ➔ “Picking up” is a gerund (verb + -ing form acting as a noun). Here, it describes the action of collecting or acquiring things. The phrase "picking up stuff" acts like a noun phrase.

• make your cup overflow

  ➔ Causative Verb "make" + Bare Infinitive

  ➔ The structure “make someone/something do something” means to cause or force someone/something to perform an action. Here, "make your cup overflow" means to cause the cup to be so full that its contents spill out.

• I never see it slowing down

  ➔ Verb of Perception + Object + Present Participle

  ➔ This structure (verb of perception like “see,” “hear,” “feel,” etc. + object + present participle) describes an action that is ongoing or in progress when it is perceived. “Slowing down” is the ongoing action being observed.

• Why don’t you dial in

  ➔ Suggestion (using "Why don't you")

  ➔ “Why don't you...” is a common and polite way to make a suggestion or offer advice. “Dial in” is a phrasal verb meaning to connect or tune into something, often electronically.

• Limits gon' Knock off

  ➔ Informal Future Tense ("gon'") + Phrasal Verb

  ➔ “Gon'” is an informal contraction of “going to,” used to express future intention or prediction. “Knock off” is a phrasal verb meaning to remove something forcefully or to complete something quickly. Here, "Limits gon' Knock off" means limits will be removed.

• I'mma make it echo right in your heart

  ➔ Informal Future Tense ("I'mma") + Causative Verb "make"

  ➔ “I'mma” is an informal contraction of “I am going to.” Combined with the causative “make” (make something do something), it means the speaker intends to cause something (it) to perform an action (echo).

• Make up your mind ‘fore it’s too late

  ➔ Idiomatic Phrasal Verb + Informal Contraction

  ➔ “Make up your mind” is an idiomatic phrasal verb meaning to decide. “’Fore” is an informal, shortened version of “before.” The phrase means to decide before it becomes too late.

• Bring it crashing down that Protocol

  ➔ Phrasal Verb + Present Participle (as an adverbial/descriptive modifier)

  ➔ “Bring it down” is a phrasal verb meaning to cause something to fall or collapse. “Crashing” is a present participle used here to describe the manner in which “it” is brought down – with force and destruction.

• Made for greatness

  ➔ Past Participle (acting as an adjective/part of a reduced passive clause)

  ➔ “Made” is the past participle of “make.” Here, it functions as an adjective or part of a reduced passive clause (e.g., “that is made for greatness”), describing the inherent purpose or potential of something.