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.
I Am a Wild Party
Kim Mitchell Lyrics
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I can represent this nation
I am a wild party
Ooh, I am a late bloomer
Ooh, I was ugly as a child
Pimples on my pimples and scabs on my scabs
I've got pretty dimples and my face has class
I am a wild party
I am a wild party
Shakin' like a human being
Ooh, and here come I in a limo
Yeah, I gotta crawl out through the goddamn window, yes I am
I'm rude and I'm crude but I give good thang
I've got pretty dimples and my face has class
I am a wild party
I am a wild party
I am a wild party
Shakin' like a human being
Shakin' like a human being
I know I'm a lotta feathers and not much chicken
I know I'm a lotta feathers and not much chicken
Shakin' like a human being
I'm shakin' like a human being
I am a wild party
I am a wild party
I am a wild party
In Kim Mitchell's song "I Am A Wild Party," the singer expresses his self-confidence and excitement about being a wild and unruly partygoer. He sees himself as a representative of his country, and his great expectations for himself are palpable in the lyrics. The opening lines suggest that he is ready to take on the world, to represent the fun and carefree spirit that people associate with parties. The repetition of the phrase "I am a wild party" reinforces his self-image as a vibrant, energetic presence in any social gathering.
The second verse delves further into the singer's past, revealing that he used to have low self-esteem and a less-than-attractive appearance. However, he has changed for the better, and he now has "pretty dimples and [a] face [that] has class." This shift in attitude is evident in his tone and the way he presents himself as a confident, self-assured individual. When he arrives at the party in a limo, he has to "crawl out through the goddamn window," which adds a touch of humor to the song and reinforces the notion that he is willing to do whatever it takes to have a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
I have great expectations
I have high hopes and ambitions for myself.
I can represent this nation
I have the qualities necessary to be a good representative of my country.
I am a wild party
I am a lively and exciting person or event.
Ooh, I am a late bloomer
It took me longer to develop or achieve success than others did.
Ooh, I was ugly as a child
I had an unattractive appearance when I was young.
Pimples on my pimples and scabs on my scabs
I had severe acne and other skin problems when I was young.
I've got pretty dimples and my face has class
Now I am attractive and present myself well.
I am a wild party
I am a lively and exciting person or event.
Shakin' like a human being
I am moving and dancing in a lively and energetic manner.
Ooh, and here come I in a limo
I am arriving in a fancy and impressive vehicle.
Yeah, I gotta crawl out through the goddamn window, yes I am
I have to exit the vehicle in an unconventional and humorous way.
I'm rude and I'm crude but I give good thang
I may not always have the best manners, but I am generous and enjoyable to be around.
I am a wild party
I am a lively and exciting person or event.
Shakin' like a human being
I am moving and dancing in a lively and energetic manner.
I know I'm a lotta feathers and not much chicken
I have a lot of flashy qualities but may lack substance.
I am a wild party
I am a lively and exciting person or event.
Contributed by Adam P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
CFScreamer
I remember when I first heard Max Webster - in early 1984. A friend of mine had gotten it out of the bargain bin somewhere. Being in Georgia, we'd never heard of them, and we laughed pretty hard at the cover. Quite honestly - we really figured it would suck. We put it on and it blew our fucking minds. Absolutely great songs, and really great sounds (Kim has always gotten a killer sound). I pretty much freaked out on it.
Oddly enough, I moved out to Vancouver later that summer. It blew my buddies' (in Vancouver) minds that I actually knew who they were, but to this very day, UJ is one of my favorite all-time albums. Then "Go For Soda" and "All We Are" came out, and that sort of made Kim blow up even more in Canada. It's an absolute shame that Max and Kim weren't mega stars - but then again - they are to us, and that's what matters!
Dylan
this song never gets old
Billy Bandyk
This song (along w/"Lager & Ale) r FUCKIN' CLASSICS!!!!! Fits my lifestyle.
Eli P.
I have been searching for this song for 12 years. I moved to a new school in grade 1, and this song came on the classic rock radio station one morning and me and a few classmates started dancing to it. That's how I met my first group of friends ever. First time I've heard this song in 12 YEARS
Chicka bowbow
Brings back so many memories of the 80s. Better times, better people.
Fergie Fergus
Yup!
Brianne C
Yup
puckerings
So back when you were ignorant about how people really were?
ReservoirTip
@puckerings Weird comment to be offended by.
Whazza
It's not easy to be more 80's than this. Might not be possible.