Read “Golden” lyrics: HUNTR/X’s journey from isolation to strength in Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters OST.
“Golden” lyrics trace a narrative of concealed identity to empowered unity. Opening verses describe isolation (“I was a ghost”) and duality (“lived two lives”), using Korean phrases like “어두워진 앞길속에” (in darkened paths) to amplify emotional depth. The pre-chorus shifts toward self-realization with “I’m done hidin’, now I’m shinin’,” while the chorus declares collective resilience: “together we’re glowin’ / gonna be golden.”
The bridge’s repetition of “born to be” reinforces transformation, mirroring the film’s heroines embracing their supernatural roles. Korean-English blending (“영원히 깨질 수 없는” / unbreakable forever) honors K-pop’s transnational appeal. Lyrics avoid literal storytelling, favoring metaphors of light (“glowin’”) and permanence (“golden”) to convey inner strength. This thematic focus aligns with KPop Demon Hunters’ message of authenticity amid pressure.
Produced by Ido Zmishlany, 24, Teddy Park & Ian Eisendrath
19 June 2025
1 Song, 3 minutes
℗ 2025 Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Lyrics
[Verse 1: Rumi, Zoey, Mira, All]
I was a ghost, I was alone
어두워진 앞길속에 (Hah)
Given the throne, I didn’t know how to believe (Hah)
I was the queen that I’m meant to be (Ah)
I lived two lives, tried to play both sides
But I couldn’t find my own place (Oh, oh)
Called a problem child ’cause I got too wild
But now that’s how I’m getting paid, 끝없이 on stage
[Pre-Chorus: Rumi, All]
I’m done hidin’, now I’m shinin’
Like I’m born to be
We dreamin’ hard, we came so far
Now I believe
[Chorus: Rumi, All]
We’re goin’ up, up, up
It’s our moment
You know together we’re glowin’
Gonna be, gonna be golden
Oh, up, up, up
With our voices
영원히 깨질 수 없는
Gonna be, gonna be golden
[Post-Chorus: All]
Oh, I’m done hidin’ now I’m shinin’
Like I’m born to be
Oh, our time, no fears, no lies
That’s who we’re born to be
[Verse 2: Rumi]
Waited so long to break these walls down
To wake up and feel like me
Put these patterns all in the past now
And finally live like the girl they all see
[Pre-Chorus: Rumi]
No more hiding, I’ll be shining
Like I’m born to be
‘Cause we are hunters, voices strong
And I know I believe
[Chorus: Rumi, All]
We’re goin’ up, up, up
It’s our moment
You know together we’re glowing
Gonna be, gonna be golden
Oh, up, up, up
With our voices
영원히 깨질 수 없는
Gonna be, gonna be golden
[Post-Chorus: All]
Oh, I’m done hidin’, now I’m shining
Like I’m born to be
Oh, our time, no fears, no lies
That’s who we’re born to be
[Outro: Rumi, All]
You know we’re gonna be, gonna be golden (Oh)
We’re gonna be, gonna be (Oh)
Born to be, born to be glowin’ (Oh)
밝게 빛나는 우리
You know that it’s our time, no fears, no lies (Oh, oh)
That’s who we’re born to be
