[Verse 1]
I was born into a good life, a house on a hill
Parents who believed in me, and they always will
Taught to dream big, to reach for the sky
They saw a future in my wide-open eyes

They said "You're gonna change the world, kid, you wait and see
A doctor a leader, a shining marquee."
I aced every test, walked the stage with a grin
A degree in my hand, ready to begin

[Chorus]
But I traded bright lights for paws and tails
Found my own pack in the offbeat trails
Not a doctor or lawyer, no high-paying role
Just chasing a dream that’s feeding my soul
I was born to be bright, but I'm a furry instead
Building my life with new dreams in my head

[Verse 2]
I walked the straight path, but it felt too tight
The cubicles and suits just didn't feel right
I found color in the chaos, art in the wild
A long tail, wolf’s howl, a dragon's smile

They said, "Where's that bright kid we always knew?
The one with big plans, that's not you."
But I'm still here, just chasing the call
Wearing at fur at conventions, standing tall
[Chorus]
Cause I traded bright lights for paws and tails
Found my own pack in the offbeat trails
Not a doctor or lawyer, no high-paying role
Just chasing a dream that's feeding my soul
I was born to be bright, but I'm a furry instead
Building my life with new dreams in my head

[Bridge]
Yeah, I know it looks crazy, I know it seems wrong
But I've found my people, where I belong
I’ve spent my last dime on a suit they despise
But I’ve never felt more alive

[Chorus]
I traded bright lights for paws and tails
Found my own pack in the offbeat trails
Not a doctor or lawyer, no high-paying role
Just chasing a dream that's feeding my soul
I was born to be bright, but I’m a furry instead
Building my life with new dreams in my head

[Outro]
I still hear their voices, I still see their pride
But my heart beats louder on this wild ride
Born to be bright, but I chose to be free
In this world I've built - it's enough for me