Why I Quit Being a Lady to Become a Bear | D&D Tavern Song

A funny D&D druid song about a woman who decides life is easier as a bear, told through a whimsical AI music video / AI short film. Featuring Wild Shape, owlbears, tavern folk-pop, fantasy comedy, and one very unfortunate wedding bouquet. What happens when a druid gets tired of dates, dresses, awkward flirting, taxes, small talk, and generally having to behave like a normal person? She chooses bear. “I’d Rather Be a Bear” follows a female druid who slowly realizes that nearly every problem in her life can be improved by Wild Shaping into something enormous, furry, and significantly less interested in conversation. 🎶🍺 *Welcome to Twisted Tavern Tunes* 🍺🎶 Grab a drink, roll initiative, and sing along with the chaos New bardcore D&D fantasy tavern music drops every Tuesday & Friday — subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a song! If you enjoyed it, tip your bard with a like and a comment 💖 Love, Seraphine 🕯️🎻 📌 Discord: https://discord.gg/6pcdyyJvVc ⚔️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/TwistedTavernTunes 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2oeR8UjxBBQUuAyQnMXtKO?si=fqEt7urRTJK90dGVk1lEmg&nd=1&dlsi=85135d0c470f466d 🎵*Lyrics*🎵 I tried being a lady I gave it half a year Then some handsome idiot winked at me So I turned into a bear He brought me wine and roses He said my eyes were rare He asked if I was spoken for I answered covered in hair No awkward little compliments No wondering what to wear He ran screaming through the forest Best date I'd had all year I found a tree I scratched my back I stole a salmon from a stream No flirting dancing courtship rules Just fish and sleep for me I'd rather be a bear I'd rather be a bear No pants no dates no small-talk games No brushing out my hair No taxes in the forest No strangers stop and stare If life's too damn complicated I'd rather be a bear My party says they need me Apparently that's fair The cleric needs my healing Unfortunately bear The rogue wants help with scouting The bard wants me somewhere The fighter starts explaining plans I fall asleep right there But put me in a dungeon With goblins by the score And suddenly they love the bear Who clears them from the floor I found an owlbear shape last spring And frankly that's the dream Half feathers half enormous teeth I've never felt more free I'd rather be a bear I'd rather be a bear No pants no dates no small-talk games No brushing out my hair I steal the rogue's good honey I catch my dinner there And when they start discussing plans I'd rather be a bear Then came the royal wedding They begged me to appear They washed the leaves out of my hair For what felt like a year They stuffed me in a satin dress Pinned flowers everywhere Some lordling asked me for a dance I nearly became a bear I made it through the vows somehow I smiled until it hurt Then someone threw the bouquet It landed in my skirt The whole room started cheering Some lord came rushing near So I turned into an owlbear And made the message clear I'd rather be a bear I'd rather be a bear The bride was understanding The groom was less prepared I ate the wedding honey Got frosting everywhere They can keep the damn bouquet I'd rather be a bear I thought someday they'd tire Of fur in every bed Of stolen fish and broken chairs And feathers in the shed But now they pack extra honey Leave room beside the fire They bought a wagon twice as wide To haul my furry hide They quit asking when I'm changing back Or who I'm meant to be They scratch behind my feathers And save the warmest spot for me I'd rather be a bear I'd rather be a bear No perfect smile no pretty dress No reason I should care I've got a fire I've got my friends I've got a den somewhere And they love me when I'm human But I'm happier as a bear I'd rather be a bear I'd rather be a bear When life gets loud and complicated I've got claws and fur to spare So pour the wine go chase romance I'll steal your fish and share You can keep the world of people I'd rather be a bear No pants No taxes No dates And somebody hide the honey Credits: Lyrics: Seraphine & Caden Ashford Composition: Draft created with SUNO. DAW editing by Seraphine Visuals: Created by Seraphine using ShotCut and CapCut #Druid #Owlbear #FantasyComedy #DnDSongs #AIMusicVideo #AIShortFilm #TavernMusic #RPG #WildShape #FunnySongs #TwistedTavernTunes 🛍️ Shop Twisted Tavern Tunes merch: https://twistedtaverntunes.com/collections/all