August 22, 2025Blended Learning1. Look closely into the lyrics of "Golden". 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 sidesBut I couldn't find my own placeCalled a problem child 'cause I got too wildBut now that's how I'm getting paid, kkeuteopsi on stage[Rumi]I'm done hidin', now I'm shinin'Like I'm born to beWe dreamin' hard, we came so farNow I believeWe're goin' up, up, upIt's our momentYou know together we're glowingGonna be, gonna be goldenOh, up, up, upWith our voicesYeongwonhi kkaejil su eobsneunGonna be, gonna be goldenOh, I'm done hidin' now I'm shinin'Like I'm born to beOh, our time, no fears, no liesThat's who we're born to besource: https://lyricsondemand.com/huntrx/golden2. Read the lyrics from the song “Golden” by HUNTRx, then answer the questions below in complete sentences.1. Who is the speaker in the song, and how did they feel at the beginning?2. What kind of challenges did the speaker face growing up?3. What does the line “I lived two lives, tried to play both sides” suggest about the speaker’s identity?4. Why do you think the speaker was called a “problem child”? How does that change later in the song?5. What does the phrase “done hidin’, now I’m shinin’” mean?6. What might the word “golden” symbolize in this song?7. How does the speaker feel about the future? Use lines from the song to support your answer.8. Write a short paragraph about a time when you felt proud, confident, or strong—just like the speaker in the song. Describe your emotions and what made you feel like you were “shining.” give an correct answer
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Answer:1. The speaker is someone who felt lost and alone at the beginning, like "a ghost" who didn't know how to believe in themselves even when given recognition.2. The speaker faced identity struggles and was judged for being "too wild," making it hard to find their place while trying to live "two lives."3. The line suggests the speaker was struggling with authenticity, trying to fit into different roles or meet different expectations without finding their true self.4. The speaker was called a "problem child" because they were perceived as rebellious or non-conforming, but this quality later became part of their success: "now that's how I'm getting paid."5. "Done hidin', now I'm shinin'" means the speaker has stopped hiding their true self and is now confidently embracing who they are and their talents.6. "Golden" symbolizes success, self-realization, and reaching one's full potential - transforming from feeling ordinary to becoming valuable and radiant.7. The speaker feels optimistic about the future, as shown in lines like "We're goin' up, up, up" and "Gonna be, gonna be golden," expressing confidence in continued success.8.I remember when I completed a challenging project that required months of hard work and dedication. As I presented the final results and saw the positive impact it had, I felt an overwhelming sense of pride and confidence wash over me. In that moment, I felt truly "shining" - not because of external validation, but because I knew I had pushed through obstacles, stayed true to my vision, and created something meaningful. The feeling was similar to what the speaker describes: after a period of uncertainty and hard work, I was no longer hiding my abilities but confidently displaying them, feeling like I was exactly where I was meant to be.
