Telling a story of personal growth, self-discovery, and rising above past struggles, “Golden” is performed by the fictional girl group HUNTR/X in the 2025 Song Pictures Animation film KPop Demon Hunters.
The repeated phrase “gonna be golden” symbolises their unstoppable potential and the bright future ahead, as they step into their true selves proudly, while also alluding to the ‘Golden Honmoon’ concept in the movie, achieving which is the ultimate goal for HUNTR/X.
Golden Lyrics
[Verse 1: Rumi, Zoey & Mira]
I was a ghost, I was alone, hah
Given the throne, I didn’t know how to believe
I was the queen that I’m meant to be
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, 끝없이 on stage
[Pre-Chorus: Rumi]
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]
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
Gonna be, gonna be golden
[Post-Chorus: Rumi]
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]
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
Gonna be, gonna be golden
[Post-Chorus: Rumi]
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]
You know we’re gonna be, gonna be golden
We’re gonna be, gonna be
Born to be, born to be glowin’
You know that it’s our time, no fears, no lies
That’s who we’re born to be
