Adam Brand (born Perth) is an Australian country musician. Brand first beg… Read Full Bio ↴Adam Brand (born Perth) is an Australian country musician. Brand first began playing drums at age ten, and followed his father, a traveling salesman, in his teens. Brand moved to Sydney in 1997 and released his first album, a self-titled effort, on Flying Nun Records the next year. The record was awarded three CMAA awards after being nominated in five categories. In 2003 he began recording for Compass Brothers; 2003's Built for Speed was certified gold in Australia, and Get Loud debuted at #2 on the Australian country charts and #16 on the national ARIA charts in 2004.

Discography

* Adam Brand (Flying Nun Records, 1998)
* Good Friends (2000)
* Built for Speed (Compass Brothers, 2003)
* Get Loud (Compass Brothers, 2004)
* Christmas in Australia (Sony Records, 2005)
* What a Life (2006)
* Blame it on Eve (Compass Brothers, 2008)

External links

* Adams Official Website
* Adam Brand at Allmusic.com
* Adams MySpace
* Compass Bros Records Myspace (Free Streaming of Songs)

Fan Comments
adam brand is not what you expect he takes time for his fans, makes you feel as if his time doesnt matter and yours does, to make you feel as if being a fan of his music is just as important to him as you make yourself feel well listening to it.he is also very easy on the eyes..............

That's a Man
Adam Brand Lyrics

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He was 5 foot 8 inches
Good with his hands
Left part of his childhood in Vietnam
If you gave him hell he'd give it right back to you
Upright and honest his collar was blue
Could fix anything with a hand full of tools
Probably the smartest man I ever knew
He wasn't perfect he had his flaws

I don't make excuses for the man he was

He said work for a living and don't throw the first punch
Say grace at the table and don't drink too much
If you needed something he'd give you his shirt
But you mess with his kids you're gonna get hurt that's a man

I still remember my first big game
I wanted to live up to my daddy's name
When I missed that pass dad said
Son I'm still proud of you
That's all it took to dry up my tears
A few words from dad that a boy needs to hear

Two weeks ago we laid my dad in the ground
The last thing he said was you're the man of the house.....now
I work hard for a living I don't throw the first punch
Say grace at my table and I don't drink too much
If you're needing something I'd give you my shirt
But you mess with my little boy somebody's gonna get hurt

I'm 5 foot 8 inches my collar its blue
And I do pretty well with a hand full of tools

I'm trying my best to fill my daddy's shoes
If you give me hell I'll give it right back to you

Overall Meaning

The song “That’s a Man” by Adam Brand tells the story of a father-son relationship and the life lessons passed down by the father. The song begins by introducing the father, who is described as being 5 foot 8 inches tall, good with his hands, and having spent part of his childhood in Vietnam. He is also portrayed as being upright and honest, but not perfect. He taught his son to work hard, not to throw the first punch, to say grace, and not to drink too much. He was quick to help others but fiercely protective of his family, warning that if someone messed with his kids, they would get hurt.

The song then shifts to the present, where the son has taken on the role of the man of the house after his father’s passing. He reflects on how his father’s teachings have guided him in life, and how he is trying to fill his father’s shoes. He too is 5 foot 8 inches with a blue collar, good with his hands, and willing to defend his family at all costs.

The song is a tribute to fathers and the important role they play in shaping their children’s lives. It emphasizes the values of honesty, hard work, and family loyalty. The lyrics also suggest that being a man is more than just physical strength or toughness, but encompasses qualities like compassion, generosity, and the ability to love and protect others.

Line by Line Meaning

He was 5 foot 8 inches
Despite his average height, he was a great man.

Good with his hands
He was skilled in fixing things.

Left part of his childhood in Vietnam
He had experiences in Vietnam that impacted him deeply.

If you gave him hell he'd give it right back to you
He was not afraid to stand up for himself.

Upright and honest his collar was blue
He was an honest, working-class man.

Could fix anything with a hand full of tools
He had exceptional handyman skills.

Probably the smartest man I ever knew
He was highly intelligent.

He wasn't perfect he had his flaws
Like all humans, he was not without fault.

I don't make excuses for the man he was
I accept him for who he was, flaws and all.

He said work for a living and don't throw the first punch
He believed in hard work and non-violence.

Say grace at the table and don't drink too much
He valued expressing gratitude and moderation in drinking.

If you needed something he'd give you his shirt
He was generous and giving.

But you mess with his kids you're gonna get hurt that's a man
He was fiercely protective of his children and would do whatever it takes to keep them safe.

I still remember my first big game
A memory of a special moment shared with his father.

I wanted to live up to my daddy's name
He admired his father and wanted to make him proud.

When I missed that pass dad said
His father provided support and encouragement in the face of failure.

Son I'm still proud of you
That love and support helped him through tough times.

That's all it took to dry up my tears
His father's words were so powerful that it could relieve his sadness.

Two weeks ago we laid my dad in the ground
His father had passed away recently.

The last thing he said was you're the man of the house.....now
His father had passed the torch, entrusting him to take care of the family.

I work hard for a living I don't throw the first punch
He follows his father's principles of hard work and non-violence.

Say grace at my table and I don't drink too much
He continues to value gratitude and moderation with alcohol.

If you're needing something I'd give you my shirt
He too possesses his father's level of generosity and giving spirit.

But you mess with my little boy somebody's gonna get hurt
Like his father, he is fiercely protective of his children and would take appropriate measures to ensure their safety.

I'm 5 foot 8 inches my collar its blue
He has similar physical attributes to his father and shares his working-class background.

And I do pretty well with a hand full of tools
Like his father, he is skilled in fixing things.

I'm trying my best to fill my daddy's shoes
He aspires to be like his father and continue his legacy of being a great man.

If you give me hell I'll give it right back to you
He is not afraid to stand up for himself and speaks his mind.

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