When we use   BE + going to + base infinitive for future plans, it often sounds like ‘gonna‘ + base infinitive. You see  ‘gonna‘ written a lot in songs.  This is okay. However, it is NOT okay to write ‘gonna’ in your English writing.

*We ALSO use BE + going to + base infinitive for Predictions based on evidence. For example,

• You look at the sky and see dark clouds: you say “Oh no, it’s going to rain!”  You know it’s going to rain.
• You’re feeling sick because you drank too much beer: you say ” I’m going to be sick!” You know you’re going to  vomit.
• You’ve gambled a lot of money on a horse race and while you are watching the race, you can see that your horse is winning easily: you say ” He‘s going to win!”  You know he’s going to win. The evidence is in front of you. 

In the following song, KPop Demon Hunters use BE + going to + base infinitive for Prediction. They predict that they are going to be Golden. 

The song ‘Golden’ by KPop Demon Hunters is positive and inspirational. The song is about their journey from darkness into light. They are now ‘shining’ with success and they know that they are going to be Golden.

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The lyrics for “Golden” from K-Pop Demon Hunters blend English and Korean, focusing on themes of finding one’s strength, overcoming darkness, and shining brightly as a powerful demon hunter, with phrases like “I was a ghost, I was alone,” “I’m done hidin’, now I’m shinin’,” and Korean parts like “어두워진 압길속에” (in the darkened path) and “밝게 빛나는 우린” (we shine brightly). It’s about a journey from hiding to becoming a “golden”, unbreakable force, embodying the character Rumi’s struggle as a half-demon.

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EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI, the singing voices of KPop Demon Hunters, performed ”Golden” on the Jimmy Kimmel show 9 Jan 2026. It’s had 6,066,440 views on YouTube so far! I know you’re going to enjoy this video!!