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.
Human Condition
Kim Mitchell Lyrics
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Happy birhtday Jack Benny, 39, 39
Kiss you, kiss me, kiss this, kiss my flag
I'm comin' outta nowhere, comin' on strong
I'm behind the eight ball but not for long
So I want you to know the stone I throw
Anyway you smell it bull from shit
Someone's gonna step on it and tell it like it is
This is the stone I throw
Toxins in my glands, political crimes, political crimes
Happy little Julie at the Belmont, ain't it about time, ain't it about time
Kiss you, kiss me, kiss this, kiss my flag
I'm comin' outta nowhere comin' on strong
I'm behind the eight ball but not for long
So I want you to know the stone I throw
Yes I want you to know the stone I throw
Anyway you smell it bull from shit
Someone's gonna step on it and tell it like it is
This is the stone I throw
Two days of stubble on my ugly face
Don't you think that I belong in a cage
If I wake up your parents would they know you by name
Hell, I ain't gonna eat my pizza salted your way
In the wintertime, in the wintertime
Illusions and disguise, grapevine gossip, fools divide my advice
Sometimes i get loaded, just to get unloaded
Cookin' the chicken twice, in the dinner time, in the wintertime, in the
wintertime
Sometimes i get loaded just to get unloaded
This is the stone i want to throw
The song "Human Condition" by Kim Mitchell is a vibrant, energetic track that tackles various themes, from political crimes to illusions and the complexities of human behavior. The lyrics of the song are a reflection of the realities of life, particularly in the wintertime, which may be seen as a metaphor for tough times. Mitchell mentions Jack Benny, a popular comedian from the 1930s, who often joked about his age, claiming to be perpetually 39 years old. This may represent the desire for eternal youthfulness and the fear of aging that is often associated with the human condition.
The chorus of the song, "So I want you to know the stone I throw," is an expression of the desire to take action and represent oneself honestly, without fear of the consequences. The stone could be a metaphor for words, actions or even negative energy. The lyrics touch upon the idea of toxic behavior and political crimes, emphasizing the importance of honesty and being true to oneself. The line "Anyway you smell it bull from shit" stands out and emphasizes the importance of authenticity and honesty.
To sum up, "Human Condition" is a song that encapsulates the complexities of human behavior, distilling different aspects of life into one vibrant and energetic track that encourages honesty, self-reflection, and makes a call to be true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Human condition, wintertime, wintertime
Reflecting on the human condition during wintertime
Happy birhtday Jack Benny, 39, 39
Celebrating Jack Benny's birthday and the passage of time
Kiss you, kiss me, kiss this, kiss my flag
Expressing passion and patriotism
I'm comin' outta nowhere, comin' on strong
Making a bold entrance
I'm behind the eight ball but not for long
Acknowledging a disadvantage, but expressing confidence
So I want you to know the stone I throw
Making a statement with conviction
Anyway you smell it bull from shit
Exposing nonsense or deception
Someone's gonna step on it and tell it like it is
Anticipating someone to speak the truth
This is the stone I throw
Repeating the message of conviction
Toxins in my glands, political crimes, political crimes
Commenting on political corruption and health issues
Happy little Julie at the Belmont, ain't it about time, ain't it about time
Observing others' happiness and positing about timing
Two days of stubble on my ugly face
Reflecting on appearance and self-perception
Don't you think that I belong in a cage
Expressing a sense of being trapped or limited
If I wake up your parents would they know you by name
Questioning recognition and identity
Hell, I ain't gonna eat my pizza salted your way
Expressing individuality and resistance
Illusions and disguise, grapevine gossip, fools divide my advice
Commenting on deception, rumors, and division
Sometimes i get loaded, just to get unloaded
Admitting to a coping mechanism
Cookin' the chicken twice, in the dinner time, in the wintertime, in the wintertime
Describing a cooking technique
Sometimes i get loaded just to get unloaded
Repeating the coping mechanism
This is the stone i want to throw
Reiterating the statement of conviction
Contributed by Jason A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TR Schock
The lack of appreciation for this album and the quality of the tunes Kim wrote for it is one of the great Mysteries. One of my favorite (if not the favorite) of his solo works. Strange how the world works. It's a little more in the groove and a little less overtly commercial although some may disagree. Regardless, he stands Head and Shoulders above thousands of wannabe guitar players in my honest opinion.
Maria Diaz
Human condition, wintertime, wintertime
Happy birthday Jack Benny, 39, 39
Kiss you, kiss me, kiss this, kiss my flag
I'm comin' outta nowhere, comin' on strong
I'm behind the eight ball but not for long
So I want you to know the stone I throw
I want you to know the stone I throw
Anyway you smell it bull from shit
Someone's gonna step on it and tell it like it is
This is the stone I throw
Toxins in my glands, political crimes, political crimes
Happy little Julie at the Belmont, ain't it about time, ain't it about time
Kiss you, kiss me, kiss this, kiss my flag
I'm comin' outta nowhere comin' on strong
I'm behind the eight ball but not for long
So I want you to know the stone I throw
Yes I want you to know the stone I throw
Anyway you smell it bull from shit
Someone's gonna step on it and tell it like it is
This is the stone I throw
Two days of stubble on my ugly face
Don't you think that I belong in a cage
If I wake up your parents would they know you by name
Hell, I ain't gonna eat my pizza salted your way
In the wintertime, in the wintertime
Illusions and disguise, grapevine gossip, fools divide my advice
Sometimes i get loaded, just to get unloaded
Cookin' the chicken twice, in the dinner time, in the wintertime, in the
wintertime
Sometimes i get loaded just to get unloaded
This is the stone i want to throw