Tamed-Dashed – English Lyrics

• By: ENHYPEN

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
desire /dɪˈzaɪər/ B2	noun - a strong feeling of wanting something
enchanting /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪŋ/ B2	adjective - delightfully charming or captivating
grotesque /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/ C1	adjective - comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
twisted /ˈtwɪs.tɪd/ B2	adjective - contorted or bent out of shape
dilemma /dɪˈlɛm.ə/ B2	noun - a difficult choice between two or more options
shape /ʃeɪp/ A2	noun - the external form or appearance of something
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	verb - to become different
confusion /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/ B2	noun - lack of understanding or clarity
brave /breɪv/ B1	adjective - showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
fear /fɪər/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by threats or danger
embrace /ɪmˈbreɪs/ B2	verb - to hold someone closely in one's arms
escape /ɪsˈkeɪp/ B1	verb - to break free from confinement or danger
ignite /ˈɪɡ.naɪt/ B2	verb - to set on fire or cause to burn
horizon /hɒˈraɪ.zən/ B2	noun - the line where land, sea, or sky appears to meet

Key Grammar Structures

• Should I be tamed

  ➔ Modal verb 'should' for asking for advice or expressing uncertainty.

  ➔ The use of "should" indicates a question about whether the speaker *ought* to be tamed, implying a moral or desirable action. The passive voice "be tamed" shows the subject being acted upon.

• I hate "to be or not"

  ➔ Infinitive phrase 'to be or not' functioning as a noun (object of the verb 'hate').

  ➔ This alludes to Hamlet's famous soliloquy. The phrase "to be or not" is used as a concise representation of the indecision and internal conflict he experiences. The infinitive serves as a gerund.

• Can’t see the answer right now

  ➔ Use of modal verb "can't" expressing inability. Adverb "right now" modifying the verb.

  ➔ "Can't see" indicates the speaker is unable to perceive or understand. "Right now" emphasizes the present moment, highlighting the speaker's current state of confusion.

• Even if I run even if I stop

  ➔ Repetition of the 'even if' clause for emphasis, showing two opposing conditions.

  ➔ The structure "Even if I run, even if I stop" highlights the speaker's feeling that the outcome remains uncertain regardless of their action. It emphasizes a sense of inevitability.

• You're trapped by the same choices

  ➔ Present continuous passive voice ('You're trapped') to describe a state of being controlled by something. 'By' indicates the agent causing the trapping.

  ➔ The phrase emphasizes that the person is currently in a state of being confined or limited due to their choices. The use of the passive voice highlights the influence of these choices.

• Then take my hand and run

  ➔ Imperative mood used to give a direct command or instruction. 'Take' and 'run' are both verbs in the imperative form.

  ➔ This is a direct invitation and command, urging someone to escape or take action together. It conveys a sense of urgency and solidarity.