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.
Two Steps Home
Kim Mitchell Lyrics
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A little reckless a little bit scared
I'm at the mercy of the wind
It takes me to that storm again
It's taking me to that storm again
I'm weightless above the trembling ground
For all I've known, I've come unbound
Now I'm all caught up in its embrace
Oh how I wish I was two steps home
Cause I lost my vision and indecision appears to be my guide
The walking graceless
And talking seems faceless tonight
I'm on this spiral ride
I hope an angels hand decides
To hold me till I can atone
If this mortal coil unwinds
Will she mend me in time
Oh how I wish was just two steps home
This passenger can't pay his fare
My nerves are stripped and I'm all laid bare
Aching like I'm the broken one
These pieces fall away undone
Oh how I wish I was just two steps home
The lyrics of Kim Mitchell's "Two Steps Home" describe the inner turmoil of a person who is lost and unsure of themselves in life. The opening lines suggest a lack of direction and purpose, and the feeling of being at the mercy of outside forces. The theme of being lost is repeated throughout the song, with the singer feeling "weightless above the trembling ground" and "all caught up in [fear's] embrace."
The singer longs to be "two steps home," a phrase that suggests a place of safety and security. The use of the number two here implies that the distance is not far, but still difficult to traverse. Indecision and confusion have led the singer astray, and their uncertainty is reflected in the lines "My nerves are stripped and I'm all laid bare / Aching like I'm the broken one / These pieces fall away undone." The final lines express a hope for redemption and healing, but also a sense of doubt and uncertainty: "If this mortal coil unwinds / Will she mend me in time / Oh how I wish was just two steps home."
Overall, the lyrics of "Two Steps Home" are a poignant expression of the struggle to find one's place in the world and come to terms with one's own weaknesses and uncertainties.
Line by Line Meaning
This navigator has grown impaired
My ability to navigate through life has diminished
A little reckless, a little bit scared
I'm acting impulsively but also feeling afraid
I'm at the mercy of the wind
I have no control over my life's direction
It takes me to that storm again
I keep getting caught in life's challenges
It's taking me to that storm again
I'm repeatedly facing difficulties
I'm weightless above the trembling ground
I feel disconnected from reality
For all I've known, I've come unbound
I've lost my sense of identity and purpose
Fear was such an unfamiliar phase
I used to be more confident and brave
Now I'm all caught up in its embrace
But now I'm consumed by fear
Oh how I wish I was two steps home
I long to be in a familiar, safe place
Cause I lost my vision and indecision appears to be my guide
I don't know what I want or where I'm going
The walking graceless
I feel clumsy and uncertain in my movements
And talking seems faceless tonight
My words lack meaning or impact
I'm on this spiral ride
My life feels out of control and chaotic
I hope an angels hand decides
I hope for divine intervention
To hold me till I can atone
To comfort me until I can make things right
If this mortal coil unwinds
If I die
Will she mend me in time
Will someone be able to help me before it's too late
Oh how I wish was just two steps home
I long for a place of safety and familiarity
This passenger can't pay his fare
I feel incapable of making the most of my life
My nerves are stripped and I'm all laid bare
I feel vulnerable and exposed
Aching like I'm the broken one
I feel like something is wrong with me
These pieces fall away undone
My life feels like it's falling apart
Oh how I wish I was just two steps home
I yearn for a place of safety and comfort
Contributed by Emily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
themillarman
thanks kelly, thought i was the only one!!!! this is the best song on the album. wow album ha ha . listen too the vocal melody, awesome!!! just nails the emotion. what a tune. thanks for letting people hear this.
Kelly Mark
I totally agree i love this track so much myself :)
themillarman
mature mitchell love it, thanks for letting people listen, cheers!
Kelly Mark
You are most welcome!! Glad that you enjoyed it :)
themillarman
thanks to kelly again. hes the only won that has posted this. cheers dude. now back to my headphones.
Kelly Mark
You are most welcome my friend .. so glad that you love it!
themillarman
cheers kelly!! needed a fix!!!
Kelly Mark
Never a problem my friend! One of Kim's best tracks in my opinion :)
themillarman
oh how i wish i was two steps home !! i am. wow only themillarman . checking in cheers!