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“GODS,” written by Sebastien Najand & Mako, is a song released on the 4th of October, 2023. It is the 2023 League of Legends World Championship anthem. NewJeans is the first K-pop act to sing a World Anthem. They are the third K-pop girl group to work with Riot Games, following (G)I-DLE and TWICE. The meaning of “GODS” lyrics by League of Legends & NewJeans is the dedication to achieving god-like status in a journey to gaming greatness. In “GODS,” both NewJeans and Riot Games have released a song that is meaningful for the League of Legends 2023 World Championship. This song depicts the commitment of a pro player’s journey from intense competition and recognition to the pursuit of immortality.
You can listen to League of Legends & NewJeans’ “GODS” below.
League of Legends & NewJeans, GODS: The English Lyrics & Their Meaning
The first verse of “GODS” lyrics by League of Legends & NewJeans has Danielle and Minji introducing us to the world of competitive gaming. They have used references such as “blood on the game ball” and “everybody droppin’ like rainfall” which means fierce competition and high stakes of professional gaming. “Eyes on the pulpit” means that this moment is of utmost importance. It’s almost like a religious experience for gamers. In the Pre-Chorus of the song, Hyein and Haerin show the love and admiration that players gain from their fans as well as the gaming community. The idea of “immortal” in gaming means to achieve a legendary status for a continuing legacy through the skills of the players.
In the Chorus section, both Hanni and Haerin sing “Once you play God // They’re gonna crumble one by one // Then we gon’ ride right into the sun like it’s the day my kingdom come.” Here, “playing God” means reaching the peak of the gaming career after defeating the opponents. The reference to riding “right into the sun” means the joy and glory of winning continuously. The singers relate this to a victorious king ascending to claim their kingdom. In the Bridge section of the song, Haerin, Danielle, and Hanni express the vulnerability of a top player and they fear failure despite the desire for his glory. Here, “raising this heart” means the emotional pressure that comes with high-stakes competition. This means we should have resilience and an unbreakable spirit.
The second verse of “GODS” lyrics by League of Legends & NewJeans talks about how the players feel when they are in an international game. Here, the phrase “big show” means the prestige of the World Championship. In this game, every step on the ladder brings players closer to the glory he craves. Also, the reference to a “brief moment of silence” means the passion and tension before a match. Then, “choosing violence” means the players are ready to fight fiercely for victory.
What Are the Lyrics of “GODS” by League of Legends & NewJeans In English Translation?
These are the lyrics of League of Legends & NewJeans’ “GODS” via Genius In English Translation:
GODS Lyrics
[Intro]
Go-go-go-go-go-Gods
Go-go-go-go-go-Gods[Verse 1: Danielle, Minji]
(Ayy) This is what you came for
Blood on the game ball
Everybody droppin’ like rainfall
(Uh) This is your moment
Eyes on the pulpit, kid
Think church just opened[Pre-Chorus: Hyein, Haerin]
And they’re singin’ your praises, la-la-la
Screamin’ your name out la-la-loud
One more step, you’re immortal now, ’cause[Chorus: Hanni, Haerin]
Once you play God
Once you play God
They’re gonna crumble one by one
Then we gon’ ride right into the sun like it’s the day my kingdom come
Baby, we’re[Post-Chorus: Hyein]
Go-go-go-go-go-Gods
Yeah, we’re
Go-go-go-go-go-Gods[Verse 2: Hyein, Minji]
(Ayy) Welcome to the big show
Next on the ladder
Is it your name in the rafters?
Brief (Brief, brief) moment of silence
Bad girl woke up and chose violence[Pre-Chorus: Hyein, Haerin]
And they’re singin’ my praises, la-la-la
Screamin’ my name out la-la-loud
This is why we’re immortal now, ’cause[Chorus: Hanni, Haerin]
Once you play God
Once you play God
They’re gonna crumble one by one (Crumble one by one)
Then we gon’ ride right into the sun like it’s the day my kingdom come
Baby, we’re[Post-Chorus: Hanni]
Go-go-go-go-go-Gods
Yeah, we’re
Go-go-go-go-go-Gods
(Go-go-go—)
(Go-go-go—)
(Go-go-go-go-go-Gods)[Bridge: Haerin, Danielle, Hanni]
I’m on my knees
Pray for glory
Anyone read this underdog story?
I can’t lose myself again
Help me raise this heart
Heart, unbreakable[Chorus: Haerin, Hanni, Danielle, Minji]
Once you play God
Once you play God
They’re gonna crumble one by one (Crumble one by one)
Then we gon’ ride right into the sun like it’s the day my kingdom come
Once you play God
Once you play God
They’re gonna crumble one by one
Then we gon’ ride right into the sun like it’s the day my kingdom come
Baby, we’re[Post-Chorus: Hanni, Danielle]
Go-go-go-go-go-Gods
Yeah, we’re (Gods)
Go-go-go-go-go-Gods
Go-go-go-go-go-Gods
Yeah, we’re (Gods)
Go-go-go-go-go-Gods[Outro: Danielle]
League of Legends & NewJeans’ “GODS” Lyrics In English Translation
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