Dean Brody was born in Jaffray, British Columbia, Canada.[2] As a boy, Brody worked at a sawmill, also playing guitar in his spare time. By 2004, he had moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue his musical career. Although he found a songwriting contract, the expiration of his US work permit forced him to move back to Canada. Eventually, he returned to Nashville through the suggestion of producer Keith Stegall, who helped him sign with Broken Bow Records in 2008.[2] Brody released his debut single, "Brothers", late that year. Shortly before its release, Brody was injured in a waterskiing accident.[3]
Canadian Girls
Dean Brody Lyrics
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With her daddy on Saturday nights
He taught her how to tie her skates
Her brothers taught her how to fight
She can wear high heels and flannel
She can look sexy in a toque
She likes snow storms and Gordon Lightfoot
And if you're lucky she'll love you
Canadian girls, Canadian girls
Irresistible, lovable trouble though sometimes girls
We can travel the world
From New York to Paris, France
But we're always gonna come back
Canadian girls
Baby she likes to snowboard
Spends her summers out on a boat
Thinks a perfect night out is a cabin
Smell of coffee on a old wood stove
She won't admit she watched Degrassi
She's proud and sometimes quiet
True north national treasure
She'd give her life for the red and white
Canadian girls, Canadian girls
Irresistible, lovable trouble though sometimes girls
We can travel the world
From New York to Paris, France
But we're always gonna come back
Canadian girls
Well us boys we like our fishing
Hockey and Ron McLean
Stomping Tom and the UFC
And we like our foreign ladies
Their accents are really nice
But their nothing like our northern girls
To keep us warm at night
Canadian girls, Canadian girls
Irresistible, lovable trouble though sometimes girls
We can travel the world
From New York to Paris, France
But we're always gonna come back
Canadian girls
From the mountains to the ocean sands
Tuktoyaktuk to Newfoundland
Yeah, you keep us coming back
Canadian girls
Dean Brody's song "Canadian Girls" is a tribute to the amazing qualities of Canadian women. The opening verse speaks of a girl who grew up with hockey, learning to skate and fight with her brothers. She is a true Canadian who can rock both high heels and a toque (a knitted hat), who enjoys snowstorms and the music of Gordon Lightfoot. The chorus proclaims that Canadian girls are irresistible, lovable troublemakers, who may travel the world, but will always come back to Canada.
The second verse describes a girl who loves outdoor sports like snowboarding and spending summers on boats, and enjoys spending time at a cabin with the smell of coffee on the wood stove. She takes pride in being Canadian and would do anything for her country. The chorus repeats to reinforce the idea that no matter where Canadian girls go, they will always be drawn back to their roots.
The final verse talks about what Canadian boys love, but notes that while they may appreciate foreign women, there's nothing quite like a northern girl to keep them warm at night. The song ends with a nod to the vast land of Canada, from its mountains to its oceans, and the fact that Canadian girls keep people coming back to this great country.
Line by Line Meaning
She grew up watching hockey
Her childhood was filled with watching hockey every Saturday with her father.
With her daddy on Saturday nights
She watched hockey games with her father every Saturday night.
He taught her how to tie her skates
Her father taught her how to tie her skates for ice hockey.
Her brothers taught her how to fight
Her male siblings showed her how to defend herself in a physical altercation.
She can wear high heels and flannel
She has the versatility to pull off both dressy and casual looks easily.
She can look sexy in a toque
Despite the winter hat covering her head, she still looks attractive.
She likes snow storms and Gordon Lightfoot
She enjoys two different, yet common Canadian winter phenomena: snow storms and Canadian songwriter Gordon Lightfoot's music.
And if you're lucky she'll love you
If you are fortunate, she may develop romantic feelings for you.
Baby she likes to snowboard
She is fond of engaging in snowboarding activities for recreational purposes.
Spends her summers out on a boat
Her summers are often filled with spending time on water vessels.
Thinks a perfect night out is a cabin
She finds enjoyment in spending a night out in a cabin in natural surroundings.
Smell of coffee on an old wood stove
One of the things she appreciates in a cabin is the aroma of coffee brewing on an old wood stove.
She won't admit she watched Degrassi
She is reluctant to confess that she watched the Canadian teen drama show Degrassi.
She's proud and sometimes quiet
She is proud of her heritage and her country, and her personality can occasionally be reserved.
True north national treasure
She is a valuable, treasured asset to Canada as a country and culture.
She'd give her life for the red and white
She would risk or sacrifice her life to serve Canada and protect its values and principles.
Well us boys we like our fishing
Many Canadian men enjoy fishing activities.
Hockey and Ron McLean
Hockey and the popular sports commentator Ron McLean are favorite topics for Canadian men.
We like Moosehead Beer and white tail deer
Canadian men appreciate Moosehead Beer and hunting for white tail deer as pastimes.
Stomping Tom and the UFC
Canadian men enjoy Stomping Tom, a famous Canadian country singer, and the UFC, or Ultimate Fighting Championship, an international mixed martial arts organization.
And we like our foreign ladies
Canadian men find foreign women attractive.
Their accents are really nice
They enjoy the unique vocal inflections of foreign women.
But their nothing like our northern girls
However, foreign women still cannot replace the allure of Canadian women.
To keep us warm at night
Canadian women have a certain charm that makes them attractive and comforting to men.
From the mountains to the ocean sands
Canadian women can be found in diverse geographic locations across the country.
Tuktoyaktuk to Newfoundland
Canadian women can be found in both remote and well-known locations throughout the country, from Tuktoyaktuk in the north to Newfoundland in the east.
Yeah, you keep us coming back
Canadian women hold the appeal of keeping Canadian men coming back for more.
Canadian girls
Canadian women have a unique appeal and charm that is specific to their nationality.
Irresistible, lovable trouble though sometimes girls
Canadian women are irresistible and endearing, but occasionally can cause some complications.
We can travel the world
Canadian women have the ability to explore foreign countries outside of Canada.
From New York to Paris, France
Canadian women have the option to travel to destinations around the globe, such as New York and Paris in France.
But we're always gonna come back
Canadian women have a draw that compels Canadian men to always return to them, even after travelling abroad.
Lyrics © Anthem Entertainment
Written by: Dean Brody
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