Golden – English Lyrics

• By: HUNTRIX
• Album: KPop Demon Hunters (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)

Lyrics & Translation

Learn Korean with the powerful and inspiring song "Golden" by HUNTRIX from the movie "KPop Demon Hunters." This track beautifully blends English and Korean lyrics, offering a great opportunity to pick up key Korean phrases within an empowering pop anthem. The song is special because it tells a universal story of overcoming self-doubt to embrace your true potential, making the language learning process both emotional and motivating.

[English]

I was a ghost, I was alone

Till I was chosen

Given the throne, I didn't know

how to believe

I was the queen that I meant to be

I lived two lives, try to play both sides

But I couldn't find my own place

Caught up in the past and the future

Caught up, I got two worlds

But now that's how I'm getting paid

I'm done hiding

Now I'm shining

Like I'm born to be

We're dreaming, aren't we?

Came so far

Now I'll believe

We're going golden

Open up my heart, it's my moment

You know together we're glowing

Gonna be, gonna be golden

I'm done hiding

Now I'm shining

Like I'm born to be

Oh, I would tie no

No fears, no lies as who we're born to be

You know that it's our time

No fears, no lies as who we're born to be

We're born to be

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
ghost /ɡoʊst/ B2	noun - the spirit of a dead person
chosen /ˈtʃoʊ.zən/ B2	adjective - selected from a group
throne /θroʊn/ B2	noun - a ceremonial chair for a sovereign
believe /bɪˈliːv/ B1	verb - accept as true or real
queen /kwiːn/ A2	noun - the female ruler of a country
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position or point in space
future /ˈfjuː.tʃər/ B1	noun - the time that comes after the present
shining /ˈʃaɪ.nɪŋ/ B1	adjective - giving off or reflecting light
dreaming /ˈdriː.mɪŋ/ B1	verb - the state of being asleep and experiencing images and sensations
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood
moment /ˈmoʊ.mənt/ A2	noun - a brief period of time
together /təˈɡɛð.ər/ A1	adverb - with each other
glowing /ˈɡloʊ.ɪŋ/ B2	adjective - giving out a steady light; shining
fears /fɪrz/ B1	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger
lies /laɪz/ B1	noun - false statements made with the intention to deceive
paid /peɪd/ B1	verb - to give money for goods or services
golden /ˈɡoʊl.dən/ B2	adjective - made of or resembling gold

Key Grammar Structures

• I was a ghost, I was alone

  ➔ Past simple tense

  ➔ The verbs 'was' and 'alone' indicate completed actions in the past.

• Till I was chosen

  ➔ Past simple tense with 'till'

  ➔ 'Till' is used to indicate a point in time up to when something happened.

• Given the throne, I didn't know

  ➔ Past passive voice

  ➔ 'Given' is the past passive form, indicating the subject received the action.

• I lived two lives, try to play both sides

  ➔ Past simple vs. Present simple

  ➔ 'Lived' is past simple, while 'try' is present simple, showing a contrast between past and present actions.

• But now that's how I'm getting paid

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ 'I'm getting' is present continuous, indicating an action happening now.

• We're dreaming, aren't we?

  ➔ Present continuous with tag question

  ➔ 'We're dreaming' is present continuous, and 'aren't we?' is a tag question seeking confirmation.

• No fears, no lies as who we're born to be

  ➔ Present continuous after 'as'

  ➔ 'We're born' is present continuous used after 'as' to describe a current state.