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.
That's The Hold
Kim Mitchell Lyrics
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To the earths edge I go
When I'm in love
I want the sun and the moon before me
When I'm in love
You might say I want too much
When I'm in love
I want you and me beside you and me
That's the hold you got on me
Baby that's the hold you got on me
That's the hold you got on me
Baby that's the hold you got on me
That's the hold you got on me
Baby that's the hold you got on me
That's the hold you got on me
When I'm in love
Straight for the sole I go
When I'm in love
My heart goes hot my heart goes cold
When I'm in love
Ya I breathe nervous energy
When I'm in love
I want you and me beside you and me
Baby that's the hold
That's the hold you got on me
Baby that's the hold you got on me
That's the hold you got on me
Baby that's the hold you got on me
That's the hold you got on me
Baby that's the hold you got on me
That's the hold you got on me
Baby that's the hold you got on me
I don't want us to die in a lover's dream
I don't want to us to play in a final scene
I don't want this to be a lover's dream
I'd rather freak out and make a scene
I don't want us to die in a lover's dream
I don't want to us to play in a final scene
I don't want this to be a lover's dream
I'd rather freak out and make a scene
That's the hold you got on me
Baby that's the hold you got on me
That's the hold you got on me
Baby that's the hold you got on me
That's the hold you got on me
Baby that's the hold you got
That's the hold [Repeat x3]
In this song, Kim Mitchell sings about the overwhelming power of love and the grip it can have on someone. He explains that when he is in love, he feels like he would do anything to be with that person, even if it means going to the "earth's edge" or wanting the sun and the moon. Mitchell also admits that he may want too much when he is in love and that it can make him feel nervous and anxious.
The chorus repeats the phrase "That's the hold you got on me" which highlights the intensity of the love and the way it has taken hold of his heart and mind. Additionally, Mitchell expresses a fear of the relationship ending in a "lover's dream" or "final scene" and instead wishes to make a lasting impact through passionate outbursts and an authentic connection.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that love can be all-consuming, nerve-wracking, and exhilarating all at the same time, and that the hold it can have on a person is a powerful and transformative feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm in love
Being in love brings on a completely new set of emotions and behaviors
To the earths edge I go
Love makes me feel like I could go to the ends of the earth for the person I love
I want the sun and the moon before me
Being in love makes me feel like I want it all
You might say I want too much
Some people may think my desires in love are unreasonable
I want you and me beside you and me
When I'm in love, I want to be completely intertwined with the person I love
Baby that's the hold
This intense desire for love is what you have over me
That's the hold you got on me
My love and desire for you is what you have control over
Straight for the sole I go
Being in love takes over my whole being
My heart goes hot my heart goes cold
Being in love brings on a rollercoaster of emotions
Ya I breathe nervous energy
Being in love makes me feel both excited and anxious at the same time
I'd rather freak out and make a scene
I don't want our love to fizzle out slowly, I'd rather us go out with a bang
I don't want us to die in a lover's dream
I don't want our love to be just a fantasy or a dream that fades away
I don't want to us to play in a final scene
I don't want our love to end with an anticlimactic ending
That's the hold [Repeat x3]
The hold that love has over me is strong and all-encompassing
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Cyrus' guitar and lift
he is very underrated his riffs and solos are very creative
James Docherty
Dream on
Colin Morra
I've always loved listening to Kim since I was 10 years old and my mom would play his albums non-stop at our summer cottage.
insane .zebra
holy fuck same here my dad always played his albums and i have distinct memory of hearing his music at the cottage
Geoff Edwards
Love this song and love Kim Mitchell.
playinguitarful
great song love the guitar work
superfluppe
Rush, Saga & Kim ....Canada's foremost progressive artists. But because he's so damn entertaining Kim's the man I can listen to for hours and hours . Kim & Peter Fredette's vocal parts make all the difference.
Athalene Barnella
until trailer park boys I never heard of Kim Mitchel now I can not get enough of Kim Mitchel Thank You T P B !!!!
D.W
Best show ever which I just found recently
The Utter Nerve Of That Woman
I met Kim Mitchell when he played the Forge in Victoria BC circa '89. Just as friendly as can be, with a twinkle of mischievousness in his eye, Mr. Mitchell was a pleasure to meet.