I am born a Lion wild
My mother keeps me close
Not glimpsing in her tawny child
The hurt the future knows
As Lion, I am predator -
A beast of dread and d**h -
But Mother sees what mothers want
She holds me to her breast
I grow up, I grow my mane
I grow my claws and teeth
Other children learn my name
They learn what's underneath
From them I learn to be alone
I learn to sink and see
I am born a Lion
And a Lion I will be