理所当然 – English Lyrics

• By: WayV
• Album: The Vision

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into WayV's electrifying debut with "理所当然" (Regular)! This powerful track, brimming with confidence and ambition, offers an exciting opportunity to learn Mandarin Chinese through its engaging lyrics and dynamic delivery. Explore its assertive message of self-belief and success, making it a unique and special entry point into the language.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
理所当然 /li.suɔ.daŋ.ʐan/ B2	adjective - as a matter of course; natural and right; it goes without saying adverb - deservedly; naturally
欲望 /y.waŋ/ B1	noun - desire; craving; longing; lust
城市 /tʂʰɤŋ.ʂʐ̩/ A2	noun - city; town
舞台 /u.tʰaɪ/ B1	noun - stage; arena; platform
光 /kuaŋ/ A1	noun - light; ray; gleam
梦想 /mɤŋ.ɕjaŋ/ A2	noun - dream; aspiration; illusion verb - to dream of; to long for
金 /tɕin/ A1	noun - gold; metal; money adjective - golden; metallic
享受 /ɕjaŋ.ʂou/ B1	verb - to enjoy; to delight in noun - enjoyment; delight
仰望 /jaŋ.waŋ/ B2	verb - to look up at; to admire; to gaze up at
姿态 /tsi.tʰaɪ/ B2	noun - posture; gesture; stance; attitude
恒星 /hɤŋ.ɕiŋ/ C1	noun - fixed star; star (in astronomy)
灿烂 /tsʰan.lan/ B1	adjective - brilliant; splendid; magnificent; radiant
规则 /kuei.tsɤ/ B1	noun - rule; regulation; custom adjective - regular; orderly
意外 /i.wai/ B1	adjective - unexpected; unforeseen noun - accident; mishap; surprise
天空 /tʰjɛn.kʰuŋ/ A2	noun - sky; heaven
世界 /ʂʐ̩.tɕjɛ/ A2	noun - world; earth; sphere
唯一 /wei.i/ B1	adjective - only; sole; unique
限度 /ɕjɛn.tu/ B2	noun - limit; restriction; extent
伟大 /wei.ta/ B1	adjective - great; mighty; grand; illustrious
羡慕 /ɕjɛn.mu/ B1	verb - to envy; to admire; to covet

Key Grammar Structures

• 这城市的主人公 CT之前N为首

  ➔ Shortened '以...为首' Structure

  ➔ This structure, exemplified by "N为首" (a shortened form of "以...为首"), indicates who or what is the leader, primary, or starting point of something. It signifies "led by" or "with... as the main (element/figure)".

• 我们不屑纸醉金迷

  ➔ Verb '不屑' (Disdain)

  ➔ The verb "不屑" indicates a strong feeling of disdain, contempt, or unworthiness towards something, in this case, "纸醉金迷" (an indulgent lifestyle). It signifies deeming something beneath oneself.

• 照亮了我想象的憧憬

  ➔ Attributive Clause with '的'

  ➔ The particle "的" connects a modifying clause or verb phrase (here, "我想象") to the noun it describes ("憧憬"). This forms an attributive clause, specifying what kind of aspiration "憧憬" is.

• 努力点石成为 Gold

  ➔ Verb '成为' (to become) as Resultative Complement

  ➔ "成为" is a verb indicating transformation or change of state. It often functions as a resultative complement, showing the outcome of a preceding action. Here, "点石" (to turn stone into) results in "成为 Gold" (becoming gold).

• 个十百千万都不够

  ➔ '都...不...' (Inclusive Negation)

  ➔ This structure uses "都" (all/even) before a negative "不" (not) to emphasize that *none* of the mentioned quantities ("个十百千万"), or *even* the largest, is sufficient. It signifies a complete lack or insufficiency.

• 我们享受被仰望的姿态 Every time

  ➔ '被' (Passive Voice Marker)

  ➔ "被" is a common particle used to form passive sentences in Chinese. In "被仰望的姿态", it indicates that the "姿态" (stance/posture) is the recipient of the action "仰望" (to be looked up to), not the performer.

• 梦会积沙成塔

  ➔ '会' (Modal Verb for Likelihood/Future)

  ➔ "会" indicates a future event, a prediction, or a likelihood/probability. In "梦会积沙成塔", it suggests that the dream "will" eventually accumulate and become reality, implying a sense of inevitability or natural development.

• 执意把梦的靶心 往天空慢慢偏移

  ➔ '把' (bǎ) Structure (Disposal/Manipulation)

  ➔ The "把" structure (e.g., "把梦的靶心 往天空慢慢偏移") is used to place the object ("梦的靶心") before the verb, emphasizing the object and its manipulation or disposal. It shows that the "dream's bullseye" is being intentionally shifted.

• 光源都以我为轴

  ➔ '以...为...' (to take A as B)

  ➔ This versatile structure "以...为..." means to treat, consider, or use A as B. In "以我为轴", it signifies that "I" (我) serve the function or role of the "axis" (轴) for the light source.

• 无歌不舞

  ➔ '无...不...' (Double Negative for Emphasis)

  ➔ This structure uses two negatives ("无" meaning "no/without" and "不" meaning "not") to create a strong affirmative statement. "无歌不舞" means "there is no song that does not lead to dance," implying "every song will lead to dance."