We were born in the den where the roots run deep Where the old ones taught us how to keep Teeth sharp, hearts wild, eyes on the moon Howling practice every afternoon Mama said "the forest isn't always kind" But we licked her face and left fear behind Paws too big for the legs we own But we're growing fast and we're not alone They say stay close, stay small, stay tame But the wind keeps calling out our names And we can't wait, no we can't wait We are wolf cubs running through the trees Tripping over shadows, scraping up our knees Learning how to hunt, learning how to hide With the whole damn forest burning in our eyes We are wolf cubs, but not for long Every stumble's just a verse in our song Hear us now 'cause soon we'll be gone Wolf cubs turning wild, turning strong Chased a rabbit down to the creek today It got away, but hey, we learned to play Brother bit my ear and I stole his bone Then we curled up sleeping nose to nose Storm came rolling through the pine last night We didn't run — we howled into the light Thunder answered and the earth smelled new We're not afraid of anything, not me or you One day we'll leave this forest floor One day we'll be the ones they howl for One day the pack will run behind The cubs that left their youth to find But tonight we're small and tonight we're brave And the moon's a silver bowl we crave So let us run, let us fall, let us try Before the cub in us says goodbye We are wolf cubs running through the trees Tripping over shadows, scraping up our knees Learning how to hunt, learning how to hide With the whole damn forest burning in our eyes We are wolf cubs, but not for long Every stumble's just a verse in our song Hear us now 'cause soon we'll be gone Wolf cubs turning wild, turning strong Wolf cubs... turning strong... Wolf cubs... won't be long... Wolf cubs... run on... Bouncy, youthful energy,Stomp-clap drums, gang vocals on the chorus, playful howls as ad-libs.
