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.
Ain`t Life Amazing
Kim Mitchell Lyrics
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Ok
An we all lose faith in the world
Now and then
Well there's no ideal place
No perfect time
Or far-off planets
Out in space
For the human race
Ain't life amazing
Ain't life amazing
Ain't life amazing
It's black then it's blazing
The light's always changing
Ain't life amazing
Now you know everyone sees what life hands out
Are you moving on
Or are you still waiting at the door
I can bring my own bright light
To warm these darkened days
See what I mean
It's up to you
To find out
Ain't life amazing
Ain't life amazing
Ain't life amazing
It's black then it's blazing
Whoa those colours always changing
Yeah ain't life amazing
Don't get too down when those clouds come
Dark moments happen
Yeah and then they're gone
There's nothing to be gained by holding on
Just let them go
One thing you can count on
Change will come
Ain't life amazing
Ain't life amazing
It's black ooo then it's blazing
The light's always
The light's always changing
Ain't life amazing
It's that state of mind
Ain't life amazing
That state of mind
Oooo that state of mind
Ain't life amazing
The lyrics to Kim Mitchell's song "Ain't Life Amazing" suggest that life is not perfect, and there is no ideal place or perfect time. The song encourages listeners to embrace the constant changing nature of life and to move on from difficult times. The lyrics also touch on the idea that change is inevitable and that it is important to find the positive in each situation.
"Ain’t Life Amazing" can be interpreted as a message of hope for anyone who is down on themselves or struggling to find meaning in life. The song suggests that despite its flaws, life is a remarkable experience that we should appreciate every day. It invites listeners to embrace the unpredictable nature of life and find joy in the journey.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the beauty and wonder of life. It suggests that even when things seem bleak, there is always something amazing to be found. The repetition of the phrase "Ain't life amazing" emphasizes the idea that we should appreciate the world around us and find joy in the small things.
Overall, "Ain't Life Amazing" is a powerful and uplifting song that encourages listeners to embrace life's ups and downs and find the beauty in even the most difficult moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Know there ain't no perfect state of mind
There is no such thing as a perfect state of mind
An we all lose faith in the world
We all have moments in life where we lose faith in the world
Well there's no ideal place
There is no perfect place to be
No perfect time
There is no perfect time in life to do something
Or far-off planets
Even in far-off planets, there is no place of idealism
Out in space
Even in space, there is no place of idealism
Maybe we should get a new name
Perhaps we need to redefine ourselves
For the human race
As a species, we need to redefine ourselves
Ain't life amazing
Life is truly amazing
Ain't life amazing
Life is truly amazing
Ain't life amazing
Life is truly amazing
It's black then it's blazing
Life is unpredictable and constantly changes
The light's always changing
Situations and circumstances in life are always changing
Ain't life amazing
Life is truly amazing
Now you know everyone sees what life hands out
Everyone experiences what life presents
Are you moving on
Are you overcoming obstacles and moving forward?
Or are you still waiting at the door
Or are you still standing still or unsure?
I can bring my own bright light
I can create my own happiness
To warm these darkened days
To ease challenging or difficult times
See what I mean
Understand what I am saying
It's up to you
It is your choice
To find out
To discover and determine for yourself
Ain't life amazing
Life is truly amazing
Ain't life amazing
Life is truly amazing
Ain't life amazing
Life is truly amazing
It's black ooo then it's blazing
Life is unpredictable and constantly changes
The light's always
Situations and circumstances in life are always
The light's always changing
Situations and circumstances in life are always changing
Ain't life amazing
Life is truly amazing
Don't get too down when those clouds come
Don't get too discouraged when obstacles arise
Dark moments happen
Challenging times are a part of life
Yeah and then they're gone
Challenging times do not last forever
There's nothing to be gained by holding on
There is no benefit to dwelling on the past or negative emotions
Just let them go
Move past difficult times
One thing you can count on
One thing that is certain
Change will come
Change is inevitable
Ain't life amazing
Life is truly amazing
Ain't life amazing
Life is truly amazing
It's black ooo then it's blazing
Life is unpredictable and constantly changes
The light's always
Situations and circumstances in life are always
The light's always changing
Situations and circumstances in life are always changing
Ain't life amazing
Life is truly amazing
It's that state of mind
It is about one's perspective
Ain't life amazing
Life is truly amazing
That state of mind
One's perspective
Oooo that state of mind
One's perspective
Ain't life amazing
Life is truly amazing
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