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.
Crossroads
Kim Mitchell Lyrics
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I'll be standin'
At the crossroads
Of Hell and Heaven
Of pain and pleasure
If you come back to town
I'll be standin'
And I'll have nothing on
But a glow
I'm level to fall in love with you
Level to fall in love with you
I'm level to fall in love
I'm level to fall in love with you again
If you come back
If you come back to town
I'll be standin'
At the crossroads
Fact and Fiction
Reality and Fantasy
If you come back to town
I'll be standin' (if you come back)
Like a national treasure
And I'll have nothing on
But a glow
I'm level to fall in love with you
Level to fall in love with you
I'm level to fall in love
I'm level to fall in love with you again
And I will be the noisiest in one man traveling show
At the crossroads
At the crossroads
Hell and Heaven
Pain and pleasure
If you come back
I'll be at the crossroads
At the crossroads
Reality and fantasy
If you come back
I'm level to fall in love with you
Level to fall in love with you
I'm level to fall in love
Level to fall in love with you
I'm level to fall in love with you again
It would be a first look
In each other's eyes
Whether we kiss
Or whether we
Or whether cry
At the crossroads
At the crossroads
Hell and Heaven
Pain and pleasure
If you come back
I'll be at the crossroads
At the crossroads
Reality and fantasy
If you come back
I'll be at the crossroads
Hell and Heaven
Pain and pleasure
If you come back
I'll be at the crossroads
The song "Crossroads" by Kim Mitchell is about a person who is waiting for someone to come back to town, and if they do, the singer will be waiting for them at the crossroads of Hell and Heaven, of pain and pleasure. The lyrics suggest that the person is important to the singer, and they are willing to risk falling in love with them again. The lyrics also mention the crossroads of fact and fiction, reality and fantasy.
The imagery of the crossroads represents the idea of a decision point in life where one must choose a path to follow. The singer is willing to take a risk of falling in love again, and is waiting for their love interest to return to make that decision. The line "I'll be standing like a national treasure, and I'll have nothing on but a glow" suggests that the singer is confident and ready for the possibility of love.
The song emphasizes the uncertainty and potential for different outcomes that come with making a choice. Whether they kiss or cry, the singer is willing to take the chance of falling in love again if the person comes back. "Crossroads" is a song about taking risks, and the possibility of new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
If you come back to town
In case you return to this place
I'll be standin'
I will be waiting for you
At the crossroads
At a crucial decision point, where choices impact the outcome
Of Hell and Heaven
Between negative experiences and positive ones
Of pain and pleasure
Between discomfort and enjoyment
Like a national treasure
Valued and appreciated as a true gem
And I'll have nothing on
I'll be dressed minimally
But a glow
With a radiant shine on my face or from within
I'm level to fall in love with you
I'm ready and prepared to fall for you
Again
Once more, as I have done before
Fact and Fiction
At the intersection of reality and imagination
Reality and Fantasy
Between the actual and the unreal
And I will be the noisiest in one man traveling show
I'll stand out in a memorable and attention-grabbing way
It would be a first look
An initial glance
In each other's eyes
Looking into one another's gazes
Whether we kiss
Regardless of any physical affection
Or whether we
Or if we
Or whether cry
Or shed tears of joy, sadness or overwhelming emotions
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: BOB MITCHELL, JEZ PIKE, JIMMY KALETH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
cherbeware
This is my all time fave Kim Mitchell song. All of his music is phenomenal though, but this one is the bomb.
Jayroo
There are many bombs.
Alex Van Hagar
cherbeware My favourite song and favourite album out of Kim's catalogues! Lou Molino is a monster on this album! I learned every beat and would recommend this album to other drummers looking to advance their playing - 👊
music cool
+cherbeware
oh oui je suis bien d'accord; je suis Français mais j'aime beaucoup le rock mélodique canadien, en particulier Kim mitchell les 3 premiers albums. J'adore The crossroads, This dream, Expedition sailor etc.....
rossbay
I love the drumming on this whole album.
swespot
This song and also this band is so underrated! I love it!
russ mayner
This came out when I was in my mid 20's! Wow, 20 years ago!! He was under rated! But Kim was well loved in Canada! That's the main thing! He sure did help us get through some pretty awkward tomes growing up!!! Thanks Kim!!
TheTrueFortress
SO Canadian and so awesome. Kim is a legend. Period.
piper131313
Thank you for posting. I really loved this song. Glad I found it again.
Eddie Weber
Kims Awesome!!!! He ROCKS!!!!!!