Golden Lyrics by Huntr/x from Kpop Demon Hunters (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami)
Verse 1: Rumi/Ejae, Zoey/Rei Ami, Mira/Audrey Nuna
I was a ghost, I was alone (Hah)
Eoduwojin (Hah) abgilsog-e (Ah)
Given the throne I didn't know (Hah) 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
Called a problem child 'cause I got too wild
But now that's how I'm getting paid, kkeut-eobs-psi on stage
Pre-Chorus: Rumi/Ejae
I'm done hidin', now I'm shinin'
Like I'm born to be
We're dreamin' hard, we came so far
Now I believe
Chorus: Rumi/Ejae
We're goin' up, up, up
It's our moment
You know together we're glowing
Gonna be, gonna bе golden
Oh, up, up, up
With our voices
Yeong-wonhi kkaеjil su eobsneun
Gonna be, gonna be golden
Post-Chorus: Rumi/Ejae
Oh, I'm done hidin' now I'm shinin'
Like I'm born to be
Oh, our time, no fear, no lies
That's who we're born to be
Bridge: Rumi/Ejae
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/Ejae
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/Ejae
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
Yeong-wonhi kkaejil su eobsneun
Gonna be, gonna be golden
Post-Chorus: Rumi/Ejae
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/Ejae
You know we're gonna be, gonna be golden
We're gonna be, gonna be
Born to be, born to be glowin'
Balg-ge bichnaneun ulin
You know that it's our time, no fears, no lies
That's who we're born to be
About the Song: Golden by Huntr/x (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami)
Golden is introduced as Huntr/x’s new single in the film Kpop Demon Hunters. Huntr/x is portrayed as a popular K-pop girl band but also as protectors of mankind against demons.
Golden is portrayed as an “I want” song where the Huntr/x’s fame and lavish life are shown, but behind the cameras, their struggles are shown, especially Rumi (the lead of the group). This is also their turning point in accepting their fate.
The song features a pop style with an energetic beat.
A Deeper Dive into the Song: Golden Lyrics by Huntr/x Meaning
Verse
Huntr/x is expressing their struggles here. Rumi, the lead of the group, feels unsure of her fate. She had always been destined to be a demon hunter and emphasizes that this isn’t by choice, but nonetheless, ready to face her responsibilities.
Zoey struggles with fitting in and finding her true self. She is a Korean who grew up in America. She faces a dilemma of not being Korean or American enough to be able to identify with.
Mira had always been branded as the black sheep of her family for being wild; however, this is what makes her fans like her now.
Eoduwojin (Hah) abgilsog-e (Ah) is translated to “In the dark (hah), in the road ahead (ah)”. While kkeut-eobs-psi means “eternally”.
Chorus
Huntr/x have accepted their fate, and are determined to achieve their ultimate goal: the Golden Honmoon, a barrier that will forever keep the demons away from mankind. They also embrace their power more, which is their voices, knowing that using them together will help them with their goal.
Yeong-wonhi kkaеjil su eobsneun is translated to “unbreakable forever”.
Post-Chorus
This focuses more on Rumi and her struggle with hiding her true self. She always felt the need to hide her marks since she was a half-demon, even with the other Huntr/x girls. She’s afraid that this will change their view of her. This is her turning point, where she accepts herself and is determined to achieve the Golden Honmoon so the marks will finally disappear.
Bridge
Rumi is done with hiding and is determined to break her “curse” so that she can finally live like she has always wanted to: shining.
Outro
Huntr/x had accepted that they are meant to be demon hunters and protectors and are confident they will achieve the Golden Honmoon together, because together, they shine.
Balg-ge bichnaneun ulin is translated to “We shine brightly”.