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.
Lick a Message
Kim Mitchell Lyrics
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read my lips ... take a chance ...
i don't smoke ... and i can't dance ...
let's be lovers ... or let's be friends ...
but don't talk marriage ... 'cause mine all end ...
lick a message on my chest ...
message ... lick a message ...
lick a message on my chest ...
maybe a love letter baby ...
got a fire going on ....
between you and me ...
let's take a chance ...
we're gonna ride ... ride ... ride ...
lick a message ...
what's out of sight ... is what's on my mind ...
you make me blush ... you make me blind ...
savoir faire ... that thing you've got ...
i'm learning fast ... ooooo i'm burning hot ...
lick a message on my chest ...
spell it any way you want baby ...
message ... lick a message ...
lick a message on my chest ...
maybe a love letter baby ...
got a fire going on ....
between you and me ...
let's take a chance ...
we're gonna ride .. ride .... ride ...
lick a message ...
somewhere out there ...
someone's over the rainbow ...
somewhere out there ...
a man trips on true love in a parking lot ...
and look ... there's a girl on a speed date ...
and here we are ...
lick a message on my chest ...
spell it any way you want baby ...
lick a message ... lick a message ...
lick a message on my chest ...
write me a love letter maybe ...
message ... message ...
got a fire going on ...
between you and me ...
we're gonna ride ... ride ... ride ...
lick a message ...
lick a message ...
lick a message ...
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The lyrics of the song "Lick a Message" by Kim Mitchell talks about taking a chance on love but not committing to marriage. It's about the chemistry between two people and the suggestive nature of the lyrics hints at sexual desire. The idea of "licking a message" implies a sensual and intimate connection between the two people.
The chorus "Lick a message on my chest, spell it out for me baby" contains innuendos referring to sexual activities. "Got a fire going on between you and me, let's take a chance we're gonna ride, ride, ride" talks about a mutual attraction and the passion that arises from it. The lyrics also have a playful and suggestive tone that suggests the excitement of a new relationship.
In the verse "Savoir faire, that thing you've got, I'm learning fast ooooo I'm burning hot" the lyrics suggest that the person is fascinated by the other's charm, wit, and skill in seduction. The line "What's out of sight is what's on my mind" portrays the individual's desire for the other person, even if they are not comfortable expressing it publicly.
Overall, the lyrics of "Lick a Message" by Kim Mitchell are filled with suggestive innuendos and playful language that illustrates an intense connection between two people who share a mutual attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
read my lips ... take a chance ...
I want you to trust me and give us a chance.
i don't smoke ... and i can't dance ...
I may have imperfections or qualities that are not ideal but I'm still interested in being with you.
let's be lovers ... or let's be friends ... but don't talk marriage ... 'cause mine all end ...
I'm open to either a romantic or platonic relationship but I'm not ready for anything serious or long-term.
lick a message on my chest ... spell it out for me baby ... message ... lick a message ... lick a message on my chest ... maybe a love letter baby ...
I want you to show me affection in a physical way by writing a message on my body or with a love letter.
got a fire going on .... between you and me ... let's take a chance ... we're gonna ride ... ride ... ride ... lick a message ...
There's a strong attraction or spark between us and we should take action on it by exploring a physical connection.
what's out of sight ... is what's on my mind ... you make me blush ... you make me blind ... savoir faire ... that thing you've got ... i'm learning fast ... ooooo i'm burning hot ...
I'm captivated by you and enamored by your allure, as it's quickly developing into a strong desire.
somewhere out there ... someone's over the rainbow ... somewhere out there ... a man trips on true love in a parking lot ... and look ... there's a girl on a speed date ... and here we are ...
There's a lot of people in the world looking for love in different ways but somehow we've found each other and we should take advantage of that.
write me a love letter maybe ... message ... message ...
I yearn for a written expression of love or admiring message.
lick a message ... lick a message ... lick a message ...
Repeating this phrase conveys the importance and intensity of wanting a physical form of affection from the person they are singing to.
Contributed by Andrew D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.