Golden – English Lyrics

• By: SOHYANG
• Album: KPop Demon Hunters (Cover)

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vocal mastery of SOHYANG's "Golden" cover! This song, originally from the Netflix series 'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' is a thrilling anthem of self-discovery and empowerment. SOHYANG's breathtaking high notes and layered harmonies offer an incredible showcase of her vocal technique, making it an excellent piece to appreciate the beauty and power of the Korean language in music. What makes it special is her unique artistic interpretation that adds depth and brilliance to an already impactful song.

[English]

I was a ghost, I was alone, hah

Eoduwojin, hah, apgil soge (Ah)

Given the throne, I didn't know, hah

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

I'm done hidin', now I'm shinin'

Like I'm born to be

We dreamin' hard, we came so far, now I believe

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

You know together we're golden

Gonna be, gonna be golden

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

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

No more hiding, I'll be shining

Like I'm born to be

'Cause we are hunters, voices strong, and I know I believe

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

You know together we're golden

Gonna be, gonna be golden

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

You know we're

Gonna be, gonna be golden

We're gonna be, gonna be

Born to be, born to be glowin'

Bal-kke bit-na-neuin u-ri

You know that it's our time, no fears, no lies

That's who we're born to be

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
golden /ˈɡoʊldən/ B1	adjective - made of or resembling gold; very successful, prosperous, or valuable (e.g., a golden opportunity, golden age)
born /bɔːrn/ A2	verb - existing as a result of birth; naturally possessing a particular quality or ability from birth
shining /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/ B1	verb - giving out or reflecting light; excelling or performing very well
hiding /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/ A2	verb - putting or keeping someone or something out of sight; preventing something from being known
glowing /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/ B1	verb - emitting a steady light without flame; showing intense pleasure or satisfaction
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A2	verb - accept (something) as true; hold (something) as an opinion
moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ A2	noun - a very brief period of time; a specific point in time
voices /ˈvɔɪsɪz/ A2	noun - the sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, as speech or song; a particular opinion or expression
fears /fɪərz/ B1	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm; anxieties or concerns
lies /laɪz/ B1	noun - false statements made with intent to deceive
ghost /ɡoʊst/ B1	noun - an apparition of a dead person which is believed to appear or become manifest to the living; a faint, shadowy, or vague semblance
throne /θroʊn/ B2	noun - a ceremonial chair for a sovereign, bishop, or other exalted personage; the power or rank of a sovereign
queen /kwiːn/ A2	noun - the female ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth; a woman or girl regarded as the finest or most important in a specified area
wild /waɪld/ A2	adjective - (of an animal) living in a natural, untamed state; (of a person) uncontrolled or unruly; exciting and enjoyable
problem /ˈprɒbləm/ A1	noun - a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome
break /breɪk/ A2	verb - separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain; interrupt the continuity of
walls /wɔːlz/ A2	noun - a continuous vertical brick or stone structure that encloses or divides an area of land; something that suggests a wall (e.g., emotional barrier)
hunters /ˈhʌntərz/ B1	noun - a person or animal that hunts wild animals; a person who searches for something with determination
strong /strɒŋ/ A1	adjective - having the power to move heavy weights or perform physically demanding tasks; able to withstand great force or pressure
alone /əˈloʊn/ A2	adjective - by oneself; without any other people

Key Grammar Structures

• I was a ghost, I was alone, hah

  ➔ Simple Past (Verb 'to be')

  ➔ The "Simple Past" tense is used to describe completed actions or states that occurred at a specific time in the past. Here, "I was" describes past states of being.

• Given the throne, I didn't know, hah

  ➔ Reduced Passive Clause (Past Participle)

  ➔ "Given the throne" is a "reduced passive clause" where the subject and the auxiliary verb (e.g., "When I was given...") are omitted, implying "When I was given the throne...". It describes a past event that is the condition for the main clause.

• How to believe, I was the queen that I'm meant to be

  ➔ "How to + Infinitive" & "Be meant to be" + Relative Clause

  ➔ "How to + infinitive" is used to express knowledge or ability related to performing an action (e.g., "how to do something"). "Be meant to be" expresses destiny or purpose. "That I'm meant to be" is a "relative clause" modifying "the queen".

• But I couldn't find my own place

  ➔ Modal Verb 'couldn't' (Past Inability)

  ➔ "Couldn't" is the negative past form of "can", a "modal verb" used to express a lack of ability or possibility in the past. Here, it indicates the speaker was unable to find their place.

• I'm done hidin', now I'm shinin'

  ➔ 'Be done + Gerund' & Present Continuous

  ➔ "Be done + -ing" is an informal idiom meaning to have finished an activity or to be unwilling to do it anymore. "I'm shinin'" (shining) uses the "Present Continuous" to describe an ongoing action or state.

• Like I'm born to be

  ➔ 'Like' (Conjunction) + 'Be born to be' (Destiny)

  ➔ "Like" is used here as a "conjunction" meaning "as if" or "in the way that". "Be born to be" is an idiom describing a person's natural destiny, purpose, or suitability for a particular role.

• Waited so long to break these walls down

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ "To break these walls down" is an "infinitive of purpose," explaining the reason or goal for waiting. It answers the question "Why did I wait?".

• No more hiding, I'll be shining

  ➔ 'No more + Gerund' & Future Continuous

  ➔ "No more + gerund" indicates the cessation of an activity (e.g., "no more hiding" means not hiding anymore). "I'll be shining" uses the "Future Continuous" tense to describe an action that will be ongoing at a point in the future.

• Gonna be, gonna be golden

  ➔ 'Going to' (Future Intention/Prediction)

  ➔ "Gonna" is an informal contraction of "going to", which is used to express future intentions, plans, or predictions based on present evidence. Here, it signifies a strong future outcome.

• That's who we're born to be

  ➔ 'That's who' (Identifying Person/Role) + 'Born to be' (Destiny)

  ➔ "That's who" is a common phrase used to identify a person or, in this context, the true identity or role someone is destined for. "Born to be" emphasizes this innate destiny.