During the 70s, while still in his teens, Mitchell began playing with local bands in the city of Sarnia. After evolving through a few name changes with essentially the same band, Mitchell and a group titled "Zooom" headed off for Toronto, Ontario. The band eventually dissolved, with Mitchell travelling over to the Greek islands.
Upon his return to Canada, he formed the band Max Webster, which managed to finally break through commercially. Besides playing the group, Mitchell and wrote most of the band's songs with fellow Sarnia native and lyricist, Pye Dubois (Paul Woods). Max Webster toured extensively and built a string of hits. Mitchell's solo career began after his departure from Max Webster, with session work and a succession of solo albums.
In early 1985, the song "Go For Soda" from the Akimbo Alogo album became an international hit and perhaps remains his best known song outside of his native Canada.
In 2004, Mitchell entered the radio broadcasting industry, becoming afternoon drive time host on Toronto classic rock radio station Q107.
As of 2005, Mitchell, still does the afternoon drive time on Q107, and is working on a new double CD set for a Spring 2006 release.
In December of 2005, Mitchell had proposed to the Q107 listeners that they write a Christmas song together. The resulting song is entitled "A Christmas Smile". At the end of the song, Mitchell advises his fans not to drink and drive, but to "go for a soda" instead.
Go For Soda
Kim Mitchell Lyrics
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Might as well go for a soda nobody drowns and nobody dies
So I'm in one of my blue moods
You want to have it your way and I want it mine
All this debating going 'round in a blue mood makes me thirsty for love
Might as well
Might as well go for a soda nobody hurts and nobody cries
Might as well go for a soda nobody drowns and nobody dies
Life seems to be a bomb inside of your head
Well, the bomb in my head is love
All this debating going 'round in a blue mood makes me thirsty for love
Might as well
Might as well go for a soda nobody hurts and nobody cries
Might as well go for a soda nobody drowns and nobody dies
Might as well go for a soda it's better than slander
It's better than lies
Might as well go for a soda nobody hurts and nobody cries
Might as well go for a soda
Might as well go for a soda nobody hurts and nobody cries
Might as well go for a soda nobody drowns and nobody dies
Might as well go for a soda it's better than slander
It's better than lies
Might as well go for a soda
Might as well go for a soda
Oh yeah, nobody hurts nobody cries
Might as well go for a soda
Oh yeah, nobody drowns, and nobody dies
Might as well go for a soda
It's better than slander, it's better than lies
Might as well go for a soda
The lyrics of "Go For Soda" by Kim Mitchell are a reflection on the singer's current state of mind. He's feeling down, in a "blue mood" and finds himself in the midst of a debate or disagreement with someone he cares about. In this turmoil, he sees going for a soda as a way to take a break from the situation, to find some peace and quiet, away from the emotional turmoil. The refrain "Might as well go for a soda, nobody hurts and nobody cries" suggests that this break from the difficulty of human relationships is important, and that a simple pleasure, like having a soda, can be enough to recharge one's batteries and start again.
The song's chorus, "It's better than slander, it's better than lies" underscores the theme of the power of something as small as a soda to restore perspective when things seem out of control. The rest of the lyrics give context to the singer's situation-- he's facing the inevitable struggles of life, but has found a way to cope. The fact that he repeats the same line and chorus several times reinforces the idea that sometimes, the simplest things are the most effective.
Overall, "Go For Soda" is a catchy, upbeat, and inspiring song that promotes taking a break and indulging in something enjoyable when life seems overwhelming. The lyrics are straightforward in their meaning, but the catchy melody and upbeat tone make it a classic rock song that continues to be popular.
Line by Line Meaning
Might as well go for a soda nobody hurts and nobody cries
If life is getting too much, may as well take a break and have a soda. It won't hurt anyone or cause any sadness.
Might as well go for a soda nobody drowns and nobody dies
Having a soda is not risky, unlike swimming. It doesn't result in any potential danger or harm.
So I'm in one of my blue moods
The singer is feeling sad.
You want to have it your way and I want it mine
Someone is demanding the song's artist to accept their point of view.
All this debating going 'round in a blue mood makes me thirsty for love
Constant arguing is making the singer crave love instead of hearing people argue.
Might as well
The singer reaffirms that they might as well take a break and have a soda.
Life seems to be a bomb inside of your head
The pressures of life can make it feel like a bomb is going off in one's head.
Well, the bomb in my head is love
However, the answer to the aforementioned bomb is love.
Might as well go for a soda it's better than slander
Drinking soda to relax is better than talking badly about someone.
It's better than lies
Soda is also better than telling lies.
Oh yeah, nobody hurts nobody cries
In the chorus, the singer repeats that having a soda won't harm or cause sadness.
Might as well go for a soda
The chorus is repeated once again as the song concludes.
Lyrics © Anthem Entertainment
Written by: Kim Mitchell, Paul Phillip Woods
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