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.
Rumour Has It
Kim Mitchell Lyrics
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Right before my eyes you defy the rumor
Rumor has it, you used to be one, are you really one?
Right before my eyes you defy the rumor
Don't give me those silent stares now
I'm your brave one, I'll be brave
Rumor has it, I'm not the first one
When I got a will now, I got a way now
Don't give me those silent stares now
I'm your brave one, I'll be brave
I'm your hope, yield and caution
I'm your brave one, I'll be brave
In Kim Mitchell's song Rumour Has It, the lyrics focus on an individual who is the subject of rumors questioning their past. The lines “Rumor has it, you used to be one, are you really one?” suggest the rumors surround the person’s previous life and behavior. However, the individual defies the rumors, and the phrase “Right before my eyes you defy the rumor” reflects this. The singer of the song seems determined not to let the rumors influence their view of this person, hence “Don't give me those silent stares now. I'm your brave one, I'll be brave.”
The line “Rumor has it, I'm not the first one, but I'm your number one” suggests that while this relationship may not be the first one for either person, it's essential to them both. The singer acknowledges their determination to make the relationship work despite any past behavior the other might have exhibited. The lines, “When I got a will now, I got a way now”, reinforce this determination.
Finally, the phrase “I'm your hope, yield, and caution” seems to suggest that the singer takes on the role of caretaker for the other person, looking out for them and guiding them. The line “I'm your brave one, I'll be brave” suggests they'll stay strong for the other person in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Rumor has it, you used to be one, are you really one?
There's a rumor going around that you used to be a different kind of person. Is it true?
Right before my eyes you defy the rumor
You're showing me that the rumor isn't true, I can see it for myself.
Don't give me those silent stares now
Don't be silent and cryptic, talk to me honestly.
I'm your brave one, I'll be brave
I'm here to support you, and I'll be courageous in doing so.
Rumor has it, I'm not the first one
There's another rumor saying that I'm not the first person you've been with.
But I'm your number one
Regardless of any other relationships, I believe I'm the most important to you right now.
When I got a will now, I got a way now
I'm determined to make this work and I'm confident I can do it.
I'm your hope, yield and caution
I represent a mix of positive and negative feelings for you, but overall I offer hope.
I'm your brave one, I'll be brave
I'm repeating myself because being brave and supporting you is important to me.
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