FREQUENCY – English Lyrics

• By: WayV
• Album: FREQUENCY

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of WayV with 'Frequency,' a vibrant track that blends hip-hop with a message of connection and transformation. This song offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the nuances of Korean and Chinese, all while enjoying WayV's signature charisma and musical innovation. Get ready to elevate your language skills and vibe with the unique frequency of WayV!

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
frequency /ˈfriːkwənsi/ B1	noun - The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time or in a given sample. noun - The number of times a wave repeats itself in a unit of time.
target /ˈtɑːrɡɪt/ A2	noun - A goal or aim; an object or area at which an attack or shot is aimed.
system /ˈsɪstəm/ B1	noun - A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole, especially a working mechanism or a set of principles governing behavior.
wave /weɪv/ A2	noun - A long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore or as it travels through open water. noun - A disturbance that propagates through space and time, usually by the transfer of energy.
artist /ˈɑːrtɪst/ A2	noun - A person who creates art, especially paintings or sculptures; a person skilled at a particular task or activity.
slow /sloʊ/ A1	verb - To reduce the speed of something or to move at a slower speed.
dial /ˈdaɪəl/ B1	verb - To make a telephone call to a person or number by pressing the buttons or turning the dial on a telephone.
未来 (wèilái) /weɪˈlaɪ/ A2	noun - Future; a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time to come.
phone /foʊn/ A1	noun - A telephone; a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, by converting acoustic vibrations into electrical signals.
hack /hæk/ B2	verb - To gain unauthorized access to data in a system or computer.
逻辑 (luójí) /luɔ̌ˈtɕi/ B1	noun - Logic; a proper or reasonable way of thinking about something; the study of reasoning.
level /ˈlɛvl/ A2	noun - A position on a scale of amount, quantity, intensity, or quality; a rank or status.
signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ B1	noun - A gesture, sound, or action that is used to convey information or instructions. noun - An electrical impulse or radio wave transmitted or received.
节奏 (jiézòu) /tɕiɛ̌ˈtsoʊ/ B1	noun - Rhythm; a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.
dimension /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ B2	noun - A measurable extent of some kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height. noun - An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing.
宇宙 (yǔzhòu) /y̌ˈtʂoʊ/ B1	noun - Universe; the cosmos; all existing matter and space considered as a whole.
爆炸 (bàozhà) /paʊ̯ˈtʂa/ B1	noun - Explosion; a violent bursting apart of something, typically as a result of internal pressure or the release of energy.
放大 (fàngdà) /fɑŋ˥˩ ta˥˩/ B1	verb - To enlarge; to make something appear larger; to amplify.
改变 (gǎibiàn) /kaɪ˥˩ pi̯ɛn˥˩/ A2	verb - To make or become different; to alter or modify. noun - A process of becoming different; an alteration or modification.
世界 (shìjiè) /ʂɨ˥˩ tɕi̯ɛ˥˩/ A1	noun - World; the earth, together with all of its countries and peoples; the universe.

Key Grammar Structures

• Get up on my frequency

  ➔ Imperative Verb + Phrasal Verb

  ➔ The line uses an "imperative verb" ("Get up") for a direct command and a "phrasal verb" ("get up on"), which combines a verb and a preposition to create a new meaning.

• We stay hittin' that target

  ➔ Stay + -ing (continuous action)

  ➔ The structure ""stay hittin'"" (informal for "stay hitting") emphasizes the continuous and persistent nature of an action, meaning to keep doing something.

• 当距离无所不及 发生这机率不意外

  ➔ Conditional Clause with "当" (dāng)

  ➔ ""当"" (dāng) is used to introduce a conditional or temporal clause, meaning "when" or "at the time that", setting the context or condition for the following action or situation.

• I never see it slowin' down

  ➔ Verbs of Perception + Object + Present Participle (-ing form)

  ➔ The structure ""see it slowin' down"" (informal for "see it slowing down") uses a verb of perception ("see") followed by an object and then a present participle (-ing form) to describe an ongoing action.

• Why don't you dial in

  ➔ "Why don't you...?" for suggestion

  ➔ The phrase ""Why don't you...?"" is a common and polite way to make a suggestion or offer advice, functioning as a question but implying a recommendation.

• Make it pop off, new dimension

  ➔ Causative verb "make" + object + bare infinitive

  ➔ The causative structure ""Make it pop off"" means to cause or force something to happen. It uses the verb "make" followed by an object and then the bare infinitive of a verb ("pop off").

• 频率被放大

  ➔ Passive voice with "被" (bèi)

  ➔ ""被"" (bèi) is the most common marker for the "passive voice" in Chinese. It indicates that the subject of the sentence is the receiver of the action, rather than the doer.

• 别管看不见的分贝 它打开新世界

  ➔ Imperative Negation with "别" (bié) + Relative Clause

  ➔ ""别"" (bié) is used for "negative imperatives" ("don't"). ""看不见的"" is a "relative clause" modifying "分贝", meaning "decibels that cannot be seen".

• Make up your mind 'fore it's too late

  ➔ Phrasal Verb / Idiom "make up your mind" + Informal "'fore" (before)

  ➔ ""Make up your mind"" is a common "idiom and phrasal verb" meaning "to decide." ""'fore"" is an informal, shortened version of "before."