How To Sing Really Hard Song Like Golden | Vocal Coach Reacts & Teaches Golden
Let’s be honest—Golden by Huntrix is brutal. Not because you’re a bad singer, not because you “don’t have what it takes,” but because the song is literally written to push every tricky part of the voice.
And here’s what I want you to hear loud and clear:
You are not a bad singer if you can’t sing this song.
But I also hear you when you say that you want to learn how to sing it. So I decided to coach myself through this song (which is so far out of my comfort zone btw) to give you some tips to help you work towards this song.
Why the Middle Voice Trips You Up
Most people assume the high notes will be the hardest part. But at a certain point in your range you realize that it’s now getting easier to hit these notes. Golden is no exception. The chorus is super hard to sing… but the ending of the chorus - “Born To Be” - which is even higher, actually gets easier to sing!
Here’s why:
The chorus sits right where chest voice still wants to “grab.”
That tension makes you squeeze, which leads to fatigue.
When you finally get to the higher notes, chest voice stops engaging—so ironically, the top feels easier than the middle.
It’s not that you’re doing something wrong. It’s just that the song is written in a way that exposes that chest-to-mix transition, which is one of the hardest things to master for the vast majority of singers. Lord knows I’m still working on that part of my voice too!
What Helped Me Sing It
When I sang through Golden, here’s what made the biggest difference:
Airflow over muscle - I had to let air carry the note instead of gripping with chest voice.
Ease off volume - Pulling back in the middle gave me more stamina for the big moments.
Reset chest voice - Imagining it “floating” instead of clamping freed up the mix.
Engage the core - Adding a little turbo boost to the top notes by pulling in my lower abs really helped!
These shifts didn’t make the song easy—but they made it (somewhat) possible.
The Mental Game
The other important piece? Don’t beat yourself up.
Songs like Golden can make you spiral into self-doubt. But the difficulty lies in the composition, not your worth as a vocalist.
I’ll say it again: you’re not a bad singer if this feels impossible—it’s just a really demanding song.
This is proof that song or key choice is crucial for singers. Yes, spend plenty of time working on what’s challenging you as a singer. But don’t forget to find the parts that you’re really great at already. Then pick songs that showcase those parts when you’re performing or recording something! That will automatically make you look like the great singer you are, compared to something that’ll just highlight your challenges.
This is why you’ll never see me perform this song live… It’s not what my voice naturally does best. But I can work on it for my own practice and to push my vocal skills!
Key Takeaway
When a song feels impossible, don’t label yourself as “bad.” Instead, analyze why it’s hard: is it the range, the volume shifts, or the placement?
Once you know that, you can practice the right way—pacing your chest, leaning on airflow, and staying patient. That’s the difference between strain and sustainability.
🎧 Want to see how I broke down every section of Golden? Watch the full breakdown here →
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