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.
Some Folks
Kim Mitchell Lyrics
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Who haven't found
What I've found in you
They don't, they don't really know
What their looking for
Or if it's true
You are my treasure
Your the one I want to hold
Some folks baby
Don't know what their missing
Some folks baby
Don't know cause they never ever had
Magic in their love
Oooh fits like a glove
Some folks ain't lucky like you and me
Some people got no one
To hold at night
They keep all their secrets
Alone, yes that's right
We hit the jackpot baby
We're lucky in love
Your the one...
Love can turn you upside down
It can spin you round and round
But you're the one that puts my feet on the ground
The lyrics to Kim Mitchell's "Some Folks" are a celebration of the love between two people who have found each other and are grateful for their connection. Mitchell compares their love to a treasure, made up of diamonds, silver, and gold. He acknowledges that not everyone is as lucky as they are, and that some folks may not have experienced this kind of love before. He explains that these people may not even know what they are missing, or what they are looking for in a relationship. Mitchell is aware that love can be unpredictable and tumultuous, but he emphasizes that the person he is with is the one he trusts to keep him grounded.
The song is a beautiful tribute to the power of love, and the joy that comes with being in a healthy, stable relationship. Mitchell's lyrics paint a picture of a couple who are so enamored with each other that they feel like they have hit the jackpot in terms of finding true love. At the same time, the song also acknowledges that not everyone has been as lucky in love, and that finding a soulmate can be a rare and precious thing.
Line by Line Meaning
There's some people
There are people who haven't been able to find what I have found in you.
Who haven't found
Those people have been unsuccessful in finding what I have found.
What I've found in you
The love, care, and treasure I have found in you are beyond measure.
They don't, they don't really know
They are not aware of, nor do they understand what they should be seeking.
What their looking for
They are clueless, and they are unable to find what they are searching for.
Or if it's true
Furthermore, they are not even sure if what they are looking for exists.
You are my treasure
You mean the world to me and are more precious than gold, diamond, and silver.
Diamond, silver, and gold
Valuable and rare elements that eventually lose their worth when compared to you.
Your the one I want to hold
You are the only person whom I never want to let go of.
Some folks baby
There are people, who unlike us, have not experienced true happiness and affection.
Don't know what their missing
They are oblivious to the special feeling they have yet to experience.
Don't know cause they never ever had
They do not know what they are missing due to the absence of it from their life.
Magic in their love
The affection and intimacy they have never felt, which is magical and profound.
Oooh fits like a glove
It is natural and comfortable, which is a perfect blend that fits flawlessly like a glove.
Some folks ain't lucky like you and me
They are not fortunate enough to have a loving companion in their life.
Some people got no one
They lack a partner to confide in and share their emotions with.
To hold at night
They are struggling to find someone to hold them at night and keep them company.
They keep all their secrets
Their emotions and thoughts are locked inside, hidden from everyone.
Alone, that's right
They are living their life alone, embracing the feeling of solitude.
We hit the jackpot baby
We are lucky and blessed to have each other, as if we have won a lottery.
We're lucky in love
Our love is fortunate, bringing uncountable blessings and joy to us.
Your the one...
You are the only person I need, and I would never let you go.
Love can turn you upside down
Love is an intense emotion that can make you feel a whole bunch, sometimes even make you feel dizzy or disoriented.
It can spin you round and round
For some, it's a wild ride of ups and downs, highs and lows, and twists and turns.
But you're the one that puts my feet on the ground
Despite the craziness that love can bring, you are always the one who helps me stay grounded, sane, and level headed.
Contributed by Audrey M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@neilshirtliff2593
This is the best song from Kim Mitchell ever. Better than the other more popular tunes, and wonderfully produced. I could never find it in online music sources such as iTunes, so I am so glad to find it here. Many thanks.
@terrimetivier8722
This was our first dance at our wedding back in 1994.Still the best Kim Mitchell tune that my wife and I will dance to hopefully 25 years from now
@shredocaster1
Ours too!
@stefaniesaganski5500
ours too on Oct 12, 1996.
@wendydrobiasko6301
Oct 21st 1995 for us
@terrygirard4827
Still love this sing. Was also our 1st dance at our wedding in 1994. And it's still magic.
@nebutts
Thank you so much. I used to hear this on 97.7 about 20 years ago. I never knew who sang it. I googled it, looked everywhere for it and came up empty. It was mine and my husbands song. He was killed in an accident a few years back. For some reason, today, I tried again on YouTube and here it was. Didn't even know the name! This means so much to me. Thanks again for taking the time!
@hairnet1963
It's about time this song appeared on YouTube! This was our wedding song and we've enjoyed this memory. :-))
@stefaniesaganski5500
It was our first dance too. 21 years ago today, Oct 12, 2017.
@stefaniesaganski5500
My first dance with my honey on our wedding day, Oct 12, 1996. Thanks, Paul! Happy 21 years!