Dean Brody (born in Jaffray, British Columbia) is a Canadian country music … Read Full Bio ↴Dean Brody (born in Jaffray, British Columbia) is a Canadian country music artist. Signed to Broken Bow Records in 2008, Brody made his debut late that year with the single "Brothers". This song, a Top 40 country hit in both Canada and the US, is the first single from his debut album, released in 2009 under the production of Matt Rovey.

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]

Mountain Man
Dean Brody Lyrics

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It was a beautiful sunny morning, so we went for a drive
Hiked up in the mountains, and we lost track of time
A kissin' and a huggin', never saw the sun go down
I said "Baby we're lost", and she proceeded to freak out
So I said

Baby baby don't panic, I know how to cook bannock
I can build you a fire, I know you're tired, ain't this romantic?

And that coyote howls, and the grizzly bear he growls
I can get you through the night, oh yes I can
I'm a mountain man

I gave her a little hug, I said "There's no need to cry"
I used to be a beaver scout all I need is this Buck knife
I can carve a hook, pull fish from a brook and I bang on with a gun
Except tonight I don't really have one, and well, that's half the fun
Awe you know I'm only kiddin' hun

Baby baby don't panic, I know how to cook bannock
I can build you a fire, I know you're tired, ain't this romantic?
I know you're a city girl, but if you had to you could eat a squirrel
Yeah I'd cook him up just right, you know I can
I'm a mountain man

We could pick berries in the moonlight
'Cause I know which ones to eat
How to recognize poison ivy
Should you go lookin' for leaves

Baby baby don't panic, I know how to cook bannock
I can build you a fire, I know you're tired, ain't this romantic?
I can bugle an elk, I can rattle a deer, I can grow you a big ol' bushy beard
And live up here all year and never go back
Yeah I'm a mountain man

A man with a plan
You're in good hands
Yeah, I'm your mountain man

Awe don't cry honey, It's all gonna' be alright

Overall Meaning

The song "Mountain Man" by Dean Brody tells the story of a man taking his city girl out into the mountains. They get lost, but he assures her that he's a mountain man and knows how to survive in the wilderness. He can cook bannock, build a fire, and protect her from wild animals. The man proves his resourcefulness with his Buck knife, by carving a hook, catching fish, picking berries, and recognizing poison ivy. He can even bugle an elk and rattle a deer. His girlfriend eventually relaxes and enjoys the romantic experience, realizing that she's in good hands with her mountain man.

The lyrics capture the tension between different lifestyles and the feeling of vulnerability when one is outside of one's comfort zone. Living in the city, one can forget how to survive in the wild and feel helpless without modern amenities. The mountain man represents a deep connection to nature, independence and self-reliance, and a sense of adventure. At its core, the song celebrates the ability to adapt and the resilience of the human spirit when facing challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

It was a beautiful sunny morning, so we went for a drive
We decided to take a drive when the day was pleasant and sunny.

Hiked up in the mountains, and we lost track of time
We walked up the mountain and lost our sense of time.

A kissin' and a huggin', never saw the sun go down
We were so absorbed with our affection that we didn't realize the sun had set.

I said "Baby we're lost", and she proceeded to freak out
I told her that we were lost, and she panicked.

So I said Baby baby don't panic, I know how to cook bannock I can build you a fire, I know you're tired, ain't this romantic? And that coyote howls, and the grizzly bear he growls I can get you through the night, oh yes I can I'm a mountain man
I reassured her not to freak out and that I could take care of everything, including building a fire, cooking food, and protecting us from wild animals since I am an expert in mountain survival.

I gave her a little hug, I said "There's no need to cry" I used to be a beaver scout all I need is this Buck knife I can carve a hook, pull fish from a brook and I bang on with a gun Except tonight I don't really have one, and well, that's half the fun Awe you know I'm only kiddin' hun
I tried to comfort her again and told her I can use my skills from being a beaver scout to make a hook and catch fish, even without a gun, which is part of the adventure and playfully joked with her.

We could pick berries in the moonlight 'Cause I know which ones to eat How to recognize poison ivy Should you go lookin' for leaves
We could find the berries to eat and I could identify poison ivy if we go looking for leaves.

Baby baby don't panic, I know how to cook bannock I can build you a fire, I know you're tired, ain't this romantic? I know you're a city girl, but if you had to you could eat a squirrel Yeah I'd cook him up just right, you know I can I'm a mountain man
I reiterated that I can take care of everything, including cooking bannock or squirrel if needed since I have learned mountain skills.

Baby baby don't panic, I know how to cook bannock I can build you a fire, I know you're tired, ain't this romantic? I can bugle an elk, I can rattle a deer, I can grow you a big ol' bushy beard And live up here all year and never go back Yeah I'm a mountain man
I expressed that I know how to do things such as hunting and grow a big bushy beard and could even stay in the mountains for a year without needing to go back.

A man with a plan You're in good hands Yeah, I'm your mountain man
I am a reliable man with a plan, and she can trust me. I will protect and guide her in my element as a mountain man.

Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: Dean Brody

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