秘境 – English Lyrics

• By: WayV
• Album: Kick Back

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into WayV's captivating track "秘境" (Kick Back), a song that invites you to explore themes of freedom and self-discovery. Learning the lyrics of this progressive R&B song can offer an exciting way to engage with Mandarin Chinese, revealing poetic expressions about transcending time and reality. Its dynamic sound and meaningful message make it a special and engaging piece for language learners.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Transcending /trænˈsɛndɪŋ/ C1	verb - going beyond the limits of (something); surpassing.
reality /riˈæləti/ B1	noun - the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.
dreams /driːmz/ A1	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep; a cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal.
secret /ˈsiːkrɪt/ A2	adjective - kept hidden or not known by others. noun - something that is kept hidden or private.
unfold /ʌnˈfoʊld/ B1	verb - open or spread out from a folded position; reveal or disclose (a plan or story).
freedom /ˈfriːdəm/ B1	noun - the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ B1	noun - the faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable; an imaginary world or scenario.
future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ A1	noun - the time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; events that will happen. adjective - relating to time to come.
confusion /kənˈfjuːʒən/ B1	noun - a state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind about something; a lack of order or understanding.
Empty /ˈɛmpti/ A2	verb - remove all the contents of (a container); make (a place) empty. adjective - containing nothing; not filled or occupied.
Unravel /ʌnˈrævəl/ B2	verb - undo (twisted, knitted, or woven threads); investigate and solve or explain (something complicated or mysterious).
meaningless /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/ B1	adjective - without purpose or significance.
imagination /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃən/ B1	noun - the faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses.
focus /ˈfoʊkəs/ B1	verb - pay particular attention to; concentrate on. noun - the center of interest or activity.
kick /kɪk/ A2	verb - strike or propel forcibly with the foot; (informal) enjoy (doing something). noun - a sudden forceful blow with the foot; (informal) a thrill or pleasurable sensation.
justice /ˈdʒʌstɪs/ B2	noun - fair behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable.
darkness /ˈdɑːrknəs/ A2	noun - the partial or total absence of light; evil or despair.
truth /truːθ/ B1	noun - the quality or state of being true; that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality.
zone /zoʊn/ B1	noun - an area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use; (informal) a state of complete concentration or absorption.
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; a source of illumination.

Key Grammar Structures

• Leaving the time and space called awakening

  ➔ Participle Clause (Present Participle) & Past Participle as Adjective

  ➔ “Leaving” is a present participle forming a participle clause, which acts adverbially to describe the action or circumstance. “called awakening” is a past participle phrase modifying “time and space”, functioning as a reduced relative clause (e.g., 'which is called awakening').

• I won't be dazzled anymore by what has passed

  ➔ Future Simple Passive Voice + Noun Clause + Adverb of Time/Frequency

  ➔ “won't be dazzled” is the future simple tense in the passive voice, indicating an action that will not be performed on the subject. “what has passed” is a noun clause acting as the object of the preposition “by”, referring to something that happened in the past. “anymore” is an adverb used with negative sentences to mean 'no longer'.

• The dream I've longed for and how I'm chilling freely

  ➔ Present Perfect with Prepositional Verb + Omitted Relative Pronoun + Noun Clause

  ➔ “I've longed for” is in the present perfect tense, describing an action that started in the past and continues or has relevance to the present. The relative pronoun (that/which) is omitted after “dream”. “how I'm chilling freely” is a noun clause describing the manner, functioning as part of the compound subject.

• I'd rather choose to get out

  ➔ "Would rather" + Bare Infinitive (expressing preference)

  ➔ “I'd rather” (short for 'I would rather') is an idiomatic expression used to express a preference for one thing over another. It is followed by a base form of the verb (“choose”) without 'to'.

• It doesn't matter if we wait

  ➔ Impersonal Expression ("It doesn't matter") + Conditional/Concessive Clause

  ➔ “It doesn't matter” is an impersonal expression indicating that something is not important or relevant. It is often followed by a clause introduced by “if” or “whether” (as a conditional or concessive clause), indicating a circumstance that doesn't change the outcome.

• Without doing anything, the rhythm is free, Kick back

  ➔ Preposition "Without" + Gerund (expressing absence of action)

  ➔ “Without doing anything” consists of the preposition “without” followed by a gerund (“doing”). This structure expresses the absence of an action or a condition, often indicating a consequence or a manner.

• The reality and dreams allow me to find justice as much as I want

  ➔ Verb Pattern "allow X to Y" + Comparative/Degree Clause

  ➔ “allow me to find” follows the verb pattern 'allow + object + infinitive', meaning 'permit someone to do something'. “as much as I want” is a comparative clause of degree, indicating the extent or amount.

• And there’s no time or space to be lost

  ➔ "There is/are" construction + Infinitive Passive

  ➔ “there's no time or space” uses the 'there is' existential construction to state the existence (or non-existence) of something. “to be lost” is an infinitive in the passive voice, describing a state or action that should not happen to the subject.

• I hear someone shouting my name

  ➔ Verb of Perception + Object + Present Participle (describing ongoing action)

  ➔ “hear someone shouting” uses a verb of perception (“hear”) followed by an object (“someone”) and then a present participle (“shouting”). This structure indicates that the action (“shouting”) is ongoing or observed in progress. If a complete action were observed, a bare infinitive would be used (e.g., “hear someone shout”).

• As you wish, you Can be free

  ➔ Subordinate Clause of Manner ("As you wish") + Modal Verb "Can" (expressing possibility/permission)

  ➔ “As you wish” is a subordinate clause of manner, meaning 'in the way that you wish' or 'according to your wish'. “Can be free” uses the modal verb “can” to express possibility or permission for the subject to be in a certain state.