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.
Wonder Where & Why
Kim Mitchell Lyrics
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Guess I didn't die
I hope I got all my dreaming in
I know I gave it one good try
Hello to my ego
I caught me by surprise
I'm at the turning point in my life
Nobody listens when I talk
Nobody's talkin' when i listen
Ain't no easy dreamy night
In the wonder where and why
Ain't no easy dreamy night
In the wonder where and why
Well hello emotions
I got my dark days and some days are kind
I gotta get outta myself to hear what I gotta say
I gotta be loud and soft with my reason and rhyme
Ain't no easy up and down
In the wonder where and why
Ain't no easy up and down
In the wonder where and why
Well hello press and public
Y'all know I can drool and I can smile
Yeah I can drool and smile
I don't do drugs to get me high
I know who i am 'cause i've just had to try
Ain't no easy spark and fly
In the wonder where and why
Ain't no easy up and down
In the wonder where and why
Ain't no easy dreamy night
In the wonder where and why
Well Hello Midnight
I guess I didn't die
I made it through all the days events and I heard no one protest why
Ain't no easy night to day
In the wonder where and why
Ain't no easy spark and fly
In the wonder where and why
Ain't no easy love and hate
In the wonder where and why
The song "Wonder Where and Why" by Kim Mitchell is a reflection on life and its unpredictability. The lyrics suggest that every day is a challenge, full of highs and lows, doubts and insecurities. At the same time, it highlights the importance of self-discovery and finding one's purpose. The opening lines, "Well hello morning, Guess I didn't die, I hope I got all my dreaming in, I know I gave it one good try" indicate that the singer has woken up to a new day, grateful for the opportunity but unsure of what lies ahead.
The chorus "Ain't no easy dreamy night, In the wonder where and why, Ain't no easy dreamy night, In the wonder where and why" suggests that life is not always easy, especially when it comes to questioning the meaning and purpose of life. The rhythmic repetition of these lines creates a sense of tension, as the singer is trying to come to terms with the challenges of life.
The song's bridge "Well hello press and public, Y'all know I can drool and I can smile, Yeah, I can drool and smile, I don't do drugs to get me high, I know who I am 'cause I've just had to try" highlights the importance of self-awareness and staying true to oneself. The lyrics suggest that the singer does not need drugs to feel good about themselves and has learned to rely on their inner strength and resilience to navigate life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Well hello morning
I'm greeting a new day, happy that I'm still alive.
Guess i didn't die
I'm relieved to wake up and find that I'm still alive.
I hope I got all my dreaming in
I hope I've made the most of my dreams before waking up.
I know I gave it one good try
I'm proud of my efforts in pursuing my dreams.
Hello to my ego
I'm acknowledging my sense of self-importance.
I caught me by surprise
I'm surprised at how much I care about my own ego.
I'm at the turning point in my life
I'm at a critical point where I have to make important decisions about my life.
But then again who isn't
Everyone goes through turning points, so I'm not alone.
Nobody listens when I talk
I feel like no one's paying attention to me or my ideas.
Nobody's talkin' when i listen
I feel like I'm not hearing anything useful or interesting from anyone else.
Ain't no easy dreamy night
It's difficult to find peace and relaxation.
In the wonder where and why
I'm struggling to understand the complexities of the world.
Well hello emotions
I'm acknowledging my feelings and emotional state.
I got my dark days and some days are kind
I have good days and bad days, just like everyone else.
I gotta get outta myself to hear what I gotta say
I need to step outside of myself to get a better perspective on my own thoughts and feelings.
I gotta be loud and soft with my reason and rhyme
I need to be both assertive and sensitive when expressing my thoughts and ideas.
Well hello press and public
I'm greeting the people who pay attention to what I say and do.
Y'all know I can drool and I can smile
People know that I have both serious and silly sides.
I don't do drugs to get me high
I don't need drugs to alter my state of mind.
I know who i am 'cause i've just had to try
I know who I am because I've had to struggle and work to figure it out.
Ain't no easy spark and fly
It's difficult to create excitement and passion in life.
Ain't no easy up and down
Life is full of ups and downs, and it's not always easy to handle.
Well Hello Midnight
I'm greeting the end of the day.
I made it through all the days events and I heard no one protest why
I made it through the day without causing any problems or controversy.
Ain't no easy night to day
It's difficult to transition from nighttime to daytime.
Ain't no easy love and hate
Love and hate are both complex and difficult emotions to navigate.
Contributed by Colton O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.