Anthem Lights - Golden Lyrics
Lyrics
I was a ghost, I was alone (Hah)
(Eo)duwojin (Hah) (ap)gilsoge (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, kkeuteopsi on stage
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
Yeongwonhi kkaejil su eobsneun
Gonna be, gonna be golden
Oh, I'm done hidin' now I'm shinin'
Like I'm born to be
Oh, hour 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
Yeong won hi kkae jil ssu eom neun
Gonna be, gonna be golden
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
You know we're gonna be, gonna be golden
We're gonna be, gonna be
Born to be, born to be glowin'
Balgge bichnaneun urin
You know that it's our time, no fears, no lies
That's who we're born to be
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Meaning & Inspiration
Anthem Lights' "Golden," released on October 10, 2025, arrives as a powerful anthem of self-discovery and embracing one's true identity, a journey deeply resonant with spiritual themes of redemption and divine purpose. The song's narrative paints a vivid picture of overcoming a past shrouded in isolation and uncertainty, where the artist felt like a mere phantom, "a ghost, I was alone." This feeling of being lost and unrooted, struggling to find a place to belong, is a common human experience, mirroring the spiritual seeking described in Ecclesiastes 3:1, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." The initial struggle to "believe" and the feeling of being a "queen that I'm meant to be" but not knowing how to inhabit that role speaks to the internal conflict many face when their perceived reality clashes with their inherent potential. The lyrics acknowledge a period of living "two lives," attempting to reconcile different facets of self or external expectations, a struggle that often leaves one feeling unsettled and unable to find their "own place." This resonates with the scriptural caution against divided loyalties, as seen in James 1:8, which states, "Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do."
The transition in "Golden" marks a pivotal turning point, a conscious decision to shed pretense and step into the light. The declaration, "I'm done hidin', now I'm shinin' / Like I'm born to be," is a profound embrace of authenticity, echoing the scriptural call to be visible and unashamed. This newfound confidence, the realization that their unique "wild" nature is precisely what allows them to "get paid" and perform "on stage," speaks to the divine gifting and purpose bestowed upon each individual. It is a testament to the idea that God equips us for the tasks He calls us to, as stated in 1 Peter 4:10: "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms." The chorus, "We're goin' up, up, up / It's our moment / You know together we're glowing / Gonna be, gonna be golden," is an exhilarating declaration of collective triumph and inherent brilliance. This upward trajectory and shared luminescence point to the communal aspect of faith, where believers uplift and encourage one another, moving towards a shared destiny. The repeated phrase "Gonna be, gonna be golden" is a powerful affirmation of destiny, suggesting an inherent value and radiance that is being uncovered and realized.
The lyrical progression further emphasizes the breaking of internal and external barriers, as the artist is "Waited so long to break these walls down / To wake up and feel like me." This act of liberation from past limitations and the embrace of genuine selfhood is deeply spiritual. It mirrors the freedom found in Christ, who liberates us from the bondage of sin and the weight of past mistakes, as proclaimed in John 8:36: "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." The discarding of "patterns all in the past" and the desire to "finally live like the girl they all see" signifies a profound alignment between one's inner truth and outer presentation. The anthem's assertion that "we are hunters, voices strong / And I know I believe" speaks to a courageous pursuit of purpose and conviction, a strength derived not from self-reliance alone, but from a foundational belief. This echoes the courage of biblical figures who, despite facing daunting circumstances, pressed forward with faith, such as David facing Goliath, empowered by his belief in God's strength (1 Samuel 17). The final refrain, "That's who we're born to be," solidifies the message that our true identity is not something we invent, but something divinely ordained, waiting to be fully expressed. "Golden" is more than a song; it's a spiritual declaration of inherent worth and the radiant destiny that awaits those who embrace their true selves, a message that encourages listeners to uncover their own inner "gold" and shine brightly in the world.