HUNTR/X, Golden | Music Lifts

In the 40^th edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by fictional girl group HUNTR/X performing “Golden.”

Welcome to Music Lifts, featuring songs that encourage, inspire, and uplift the spirit; songs that exude fortitude, positivity, and resolve, even in the face of adversity.  Featured songs aren’t genre-specific; songs may or may not be faith-based. The goal is for these songs to make you feel better – be LIFTED to new heights!  So, for the 40^th edition of Music Lifts (2025), we highlight “Golden” as performed by HUNTR/X.

“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.”

Ah, destiny! Reaching for the stars and not allowing anything or anyone to inhibit! KPop Demon Hunters was huge in 2025.  That might be a massive understatement. Not only was the film big, but so was KPop Demon Hunters (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film). The biggest song from the soundtrack, “Golden”, arrived courtesy of the three-member fictional girl group from the film, HUNTR/X, comprising Rumi, Mira, and Zoey. EJAE (b. 1991) portrays the singing voice of Rumi, AUDREY NUNA (b. 1999) portrays the singing voice of Mira, while REI AMI (b. 1995) portrays the singing voice of Zoey. The accolades for “Golden” are impressive. It was nominated for multiple Grammys, including Song Of The Year. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. “Golden” was written by EJAE and Mark Sonnenblick. IDO (KOR), 24, Teddy Park, and Ian Eisendrath produced it.

Although primarily performed in English, “Golden” features some Korean lyrics, too.  All three girls perform in the verse. Each delivers memorable lyrics about achieving their dreams, goals, and stardom despite past failures and being misunderstood. Zoey (AMI) asserts, “I lived two lives, tried to play both sides / But I couldn’t find my own place.” As for Mira (NUNA), she was “Called a problem child ‘cause I got too wild / But now that’s how I’m getting paid, on stage.” Rumi (EJAE) performs the uplifting pre-chorus, “No more hiding, I’ll be shining / Like I’m born to be / ‘Cause we are hunters, voices strong / And I know I believe,” as well as the crème de la crème, the chorus:

“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

… Gonna be, golden be golden.”

The post-chorus, excerpted earlier, marks another triumphant moment from “Golden.” Beyond the memorable lyrics and tuneful melodies, “Golden” features fantastic production. The musical accompaniment is driving, rhythmic, and sleek, matching the positive vibes conveyed lyrically. Yes, “Golden” is a children’s song from a soundtrack, but it is a special, high-flying one that will be remembered and revered for years to come.