Tamed-Dashed – English Lyrics

• By: ENHYPEN

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the energetic world of ENHYPEN's "Tamed-Dashed" to explore Korean pop music with a vibrant and refreshing sound. This song is an excellent way to learn about expressing choices and inner conflict in Korean, as its lyrics delve into the dilemma of facing desires and making decisions. Its catchy melodies and powerful instrumentation provide an engaging backdrop for language learners, making it a fun and memorable track to study.

[English]

Should I be tamed

Flash of desire enchanting me

Dreams beautiful

And grotesque

Keep changing shape

Oh twisted and tangled

Dilemma of choice within dimensions

Taking a step

Makes me afraid

I hate "to be or not"

Like hot summer (NA NA NA)

Just dash (NA NA NA)

If flames trap you, abandon you

Can’t see the answer right now

Searing heart take me now

Burning thirst I can’t stop me like

Summer (NA NA NA)

Just dash (NA NA NA)

Scorching sun show me the way

My compass please don’t leave me now

Summer (NA NA NA)

Just dash (NA NA NA)

Ohohoh Ohohoh Ohohoh

Ohohoh ohoh even if it’s not the answer

Ohohoh ohoh even if it’s not the answer

Oh must I stop

I’m addicted to this hazy dream

Oh days gone by

I can’t see the familiar me

Like hot summer (NA NA NA)

Just dash (NA NA NA)

Even if I run even if I stop

Can’t see what’ll happen right now

Searing heart take me now

Burning thirst I can’t stop me like

Summer (NA NA NA)

Just dash (NA NA NA)

Scorching sun show me the way

My compass please don’t leave me now

Summer (NA NA NA)

Just dash (NA NA NA)

Exhausting agonizing thoughts

Between the horns

So keep it going keep it going on right now

Just keep it running keep it running up right now

You're trapped by the same choices

You’re frozen not knowing what to do

Then take my hand and run

Searing heart take me now

Burning thirst I can’t stop me like

Summer (NA NA NA)

Just dash (NA NA NA)

Scorching sun show me the way

My compass please don’t leave me now

Summer (NA NA NA)

Just dash (NA NA NA)

Ohohoh Ohohoh Ohohoh

Ohohoh ohoh even if it’s not the answer

Ohohoh ohoh even if it’s not the answer

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.