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.
Lemon Wedge
Kim Mitchell Lyrics
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name the game draw the lines
make the attitude
gimme the view i'd like to have of you
love and capture love and rapture
keep up to me when i'm lovin' you
don't leave me waiting for tomorrow
for i am worried i am i am mortal
i'll be your tequila
i just wanna have a dance and
i just wanna feel ya
you can be my lemon wedge and
i'll be your tequila
i just wanna have a dance and
i just wanna feel ya
i just wanna feel ya
who had you last nite who had me
don't cry for what we are or what we could be
love draw my lines draw my fantasy
don't leave me waiting for tomorrow
for i am worried i am i am mortal
you can be my lemon wedge and
i'll be your tequila
i just wanna have a dance and
i just wanna feel ya
you can be my lemon wedge and
i'll be your tequila
i just wanna have a dance and
cause i just wanna feel ya
make some memories in my mind
put the move in my muscle
make some miracles in my eyes
i just wanna have a dance
Kim Mitchell's song Lemon Wedge is a romantic tune that tells the story of a man who is smitten by a lady and wants to have a good time with her. The lyrics are playful, flirty, and inviting, with the singer asking the lady for her name and setting the mood by drawing the lines, attitude, and view that he desires. He goes on to express his desire to love and capture her, and to be kept up with when he is loving her, indicating that he wants to be reciprocated in his affections. The singer also conveys a sense of urgency, saying that he does not want to be left waiting for tomorrow, as he is mortal and worried. Therefore, he implores the lady to be his lemon wedge, and he will be her tequila, setting the ambiance for a dance and a romantic encounter.
The lyrics to Lemon Wedge rely heavily on metaphors to create a pleasurable, fun-filled atmosphere. The lemon wedge and tequila represent the couple, creating a tangy, zesty flavor and encouraging the listener to imagine a playful, flirtatious mood between the two lovers. The singer's use of the phrase "draw the lines" suggests that he wants to establish boundaries and rules for their encounter, while "love draw my lines draw my fantasy" captures the playful, flirtatious nature of the singer's desires. Overall, Kim Mitchell's Lemon Wedge is a fun and light-hearted song that captures the optimism and joy of someone in love.
Line by Line Meaning
what's your name tonight
Asking the person's name for the night to establish connection.
name the game draw the lines
Naming the game and setting the boundaries.
make the attitude
Setting the attitude for the game to enjoy it properly.
gimme the view i'd like to have of you
Requesting a viewpoint of their likings to enjoy the experience.
love and capture love and rapture
Expressing desire to capture their love and the emotions that come with it.
keep up to me when i'm lovin' you
Asking the person to reciprocate the love shared.
don't leave me waiting for tomorrow
Expressing the importance of living in the moment and not waiting around.
for i am worried i am i am mortal
Acknowledging the risk of missing out on the chance to enjoy the moment since life is short.
you can be my lemon wedge and
Offering the person a role of adding a crucial twist in the moment.
i'll be your tequila
Offering to play a critical part in making the place more exciting and the experience enjoyable.
i just wanna have a dance and
Expressing the desire to enjoy the momentary feelings of ecstasy and euphoria.
i just wanna feel ya
Expressing the desire to be physically and emotionally closer to the person.
who had you last nite who had me
Asking to know the person you were with last night to establish understanding.
don't cry for what we are or what we could be
Advising against dwelling on the past or possible futures, but making the most of what's there currently.
love draw my lines draw my fantasy
Requesting the person to help give shape to the fantasy by sharing their love.
make some memories in my mind
Requesting to be memorable for having lived in the moment together.
put the move in my muscle
Asking for utter enjoyment and catharsis in the moment without holding anything back.
make some miracles in my eyes
Expressing the desire to experience moments of complete pleasure and contentment.
Contributed by Zachary N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Charlie Ross
The first time I heard Lemon Wedge the station never identified it. It was amazing sounding in an unusual way. I was left guessing if it was Frank Zappa because it's got that quirky fusion of musical styles. I still think it's one of Mitchell's best.
Robpalmerpcbio
Monster groove!
Derrick Wigney
Great tune!!
frogbastard
Canada's finest
Maria Diaz
what's your name tonight
name the game draw the lines
make the attitude
gimme the view i'd like to have of you
love and capture love and rapture
keep up to me when i'm lovin' you
don't leave me waiting for tomorrow
for i am worried i am i am mortal
you can be my lemon wedge and
i'll be your tequila
i just wanna have a dance and
i just wanna feel ya
you can be my lemon wedge and
i'll be your tequila
i just wanna have a dance and
i just wanna feel ya
i just wanna feel ya
who had you last nite who had me
don't cry for what we are or what we could be
love draw my lines draw my fantasy
don't leave me waiting for tomorrow
for i am worried i am i am mortal
you can be my lemon wedge and
i'll be your tequila
i just wanna have a dance and
i just wanna feel ya
you can be my lemon wedge and
i'll be your tequila
i just wanna have a dance and
cause i just wanna feel ya
make some memories in my mind
put the move in my muscle
make some miracles in my eyes
i just wanna have a dance