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.
Love Ties
Kim Mitchell Lyrics
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And it's double the trouble playing the role
Then double the trouble, say goodbye
So you're into something that's tough to get out of
You go love ties in the middle of the soul
It's a very strong potion
You got love ties, devotion, devotion
It's a very strong potion
If love ties pull tight the heart
And you don't know how to stop
Then double the trouble, say goodbye
So you're into something that's tough to get out of
You go love ties, in the middle of the soul
It's a very strong potion
So you're into something that's tough to get out of
You got love ties, devotion, devotion
It's a very strong potion
So you are into something that's tough to get out of
Like you Led Zep's 'Whole Lotta Love'
The lyrics in Kim Mitchell's "Love Ties" discusses the complexities of being in a relationship where love has a tight grip on the heart. Mitchell suggests that sometimes it can be difficult to let go of love ties and move on, especially if saying hello is just as hard as saying goodbye. Mitchell uses the metaphor of a potion to describe the strong power of love ties, highlighting that it can be challenging to break free once it has taken hold in the middle of the soul. The line "If love ties pull tight the heart and you don't know how to stop" encapsulates the overwhelming feeling that love can bring, emphasizing the idea that sometimes, the only way to move forward is to double the trouble and say goodbye.
Overall, "Love Ties" is a warning about the danger of getting wrapped up in a relationship that is difficult to leave. The lyrics suggest that love is powerful and has the potential to pull people in deep, making it a very strong potion. The song is a reminder that sometimes, it is necessary to take a step back and reassess what the heart truly wants.
Line by Line Meaning
If you have trouble saying hello
If you find it difficult to begin a relationship
And it's double the trouble playing the role
And if keeping up appearances becomes even more difficult
Then double the trouble, say goodbye
Then it may be best to end the relationship
So you're into something that's tough to get out of
If you're involved in a relationship that's hard to leave
You go love ties in the middle of the soul
You find yourself caught up in deep emotional attachments
It's a very strong potion
Love is a powerful force that is difficult to break away from
You got love ties, devotion, devotion
You have strong emotional ties that are persistent and difficult to escape
If love ties pull tight the heart
If the bonds of love become overwhelming
And you don't know how to stop
And you can't figure out how to release yourself from them
Like you Led Zep's 'Whole Lotta Love'
Just like in Led Zeppelin's song 'Whole Lotta Love'
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superfluppe
Robert Sinclair Wilson lays down a growling bass line ! Perhaps the best line-up Kim's ever had. No wonder Akimbo Alogo is one of his strongest recordings. It sounds a lot better than his biggest succes Shaking Like a Human Being. Maybe you can check out Kim's live video of " Deep Dive" where R.S. Wilson gives us a little bass guitar lesson ...
WholeTruthNothingBut
Sheet rock n roll sorcery!!! Seeing this played live was a life game changer! Beauty.
Greg T Carpenter
I acquired a free vinyl copy of Akimbo Alogo the other day, and I was relatively unimpressed until I got to this song. What a great slice of 80's hard rock with a funk groove. I had to come to YouTube to add this to a playlist for future listening.
DiGiTaLdAzEDM
Really cool synth effects--I like this one!!
music cool
great tune, rock/funk .....masterpiece with incredible guitars
Roger Miller
This Probably one of the best songs on this album. It Rocks!!!
xxzeon
my favourite too!!!!
the promise man
So you're into something that's tough to get out of