Kyler "Dirdwolf" Loudermilk - Born to be Bright

from Songs to Pay for My Pool by Pepper Coyote

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lyrics

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)
C Dm7(xx0211) Am F
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,
Dm C/E Am G
Just chasing a dream that’s feeding my soul.
Am G F C
I was born to burn bright, but I’m a furry instead,
Dm C/E G C
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 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 burn 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’d despise,
But I’ve never felt more alive.

(Chorus)
So 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 burn 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 burn bright, but I chose to be free,
In this world I’ve built—it’s enough for me.

credits

from Songs to Pay for My Pool, released March 1, 2025
Written by Kyler "Dirdwolf" Loudermilk
Vocals by Jared "Pepper Coyote" Clark
Drums by Teddy Wynton

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Pepper has been recording and performing music since 2010 with bands like Look Left and Foxes and Peppers, along with solo work. From Australia to Singapore to Scotland, Pepper's music continues to delight and inspire with its focus on clever poetry and vocal excellence.

Pepper continues to operate as an independent musician with no label or corporate funding.
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