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.
Words To Words
Kim Mitchell Lyrics
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Doug Riley: Piano and Synthesizer
Lyrics submitted by Billy Reed. Any other lyrics you see posted all over the net starting with "Its a wild chance..." are from a song called "what do you do with the urge" from Max Websters "universal juviniles" album. The lyrics in this song may not be exact, and I assume no responibility for their accuracy, but at least now its the right song.
You are an original creation, celebrate, celebrate.
Moving me down to earth, moving me down to words.
Its just so damn easy for me to go,
You hold my line in fate.
You attract you repel, you are thunder you are silence.
Riding me down to earth, face to face words to words.
Stealing the gaze for all its worth,
At the roads we trace, stars we paste
It was easy with my life on the line
Think I'm gonna settle down tonite.
Say you've got me crying allright.
Think I'll settle down tonite
'cause you did something, seem hazy almost goddess-like
Riding me down to earth
Face to face, words to words
Stealing the gaze for all is worth
At the roads we traced, stars we gazed
It was easy with my life on the line
Think I'm gonna settle down tonite.
Say you've got me crying allright.
Think I'll settle down tonite
'Cause you did something, seem hazy almost goddess-like
'Cause you did something, seem hazy almost goddess-like.
The song "Words to Words" by Kim Mitchell is a tribute to an individual who is an "original creation." The lyrics describe the way this person is not only grounding the singer to earth but also moving them to words, possibly indicating that this individual is helping the singer find inspiration or a sense of purpose. The lyrics explore the dichotomy of the person, describing their qualities as both "murder" and "mercy," "thunder" and "silence," and how this person can attract and repel at the same time. Even though they have moments of tension, the pair's connection is undeniable, as they are stealing gazes for all they are worth, and gazing up at the stars together. The chorus repeats the phrase "think I'm gonna settle down tonight, 'cause you did something, seem hazy almost goddess-like," emphasizing the impact this individual has had on the singer.
The song's lyrics hint at how the person who the singer is referring to might be a muse. This can be seen through the line "moving me down to words," as well as "stealing the gaze for all it's worth," which suggests that they might be an inspiration or catalyst for creative work. The lyrics describe the individual using some contrasting metaphors, like "murder" and "mercy," "black" and "white," which can make it seem like the person is somewhat intense or confusing to the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
You are an original creation, celebrate, celebrate.
This line emphasizes that everyone is unique and should celebrate their individuality.
Moving me down to earth, moving me down to words.
The words of this person are so powerful that they can move someone from the realm of imagination to reality.
Its just so damn easy for me to go,
This line suggests that the person can easily make a decision or take action.
You hold my line in fate.
The person looks to this individual for guidance or direction in their life.
You are murder you are mercy, black and white.
This line alludes to the fact that this person can be both kind and cruel, and they see the world in very definitive terms.
You attract you repel, you are thunder you are silence.
This person has a dynamic personality with both outgoing and introverted qualities, similar to the contrasting elements of thunder and silence.
Riding me down to earth, face to face words to words.
This person has a way of grounding the singer and bringing them back to reality, particularly through direct communication.
Stealing the gaze for all its worth, at the roads we trace, stars we paste.
This line refers to the beauty and wonder of the world, and how this person is able to recognize and appreciate it with the artist by their side.
It was easy with my life on the line.
The artist is willing to take risks and do anything necessary for this person, even if it means risking their own life.
Think I'm gonna settle down tonite. Say you've got me crying allright. Think I'll settle down tonite 'cause you did something, seem hazy almost goddess-like.
The artist is overwhelmed by this person's power and influence over them, and they want to settle down and commit to them because of it.
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fmtf niuprog
Great beautiful melodic song!
Peter Jeffery
I'm surprised this little gem isn't featured as the Bride & Groom 1st dance song at more weddings. It's as close to a flat out unabashed broadway-hollywood romantic swoon tune as you'll hear in Rock & Roll.
Anthony Mac Donald
Masterpiece of a song....❤️
bosprocket
thank-you mr. southern rocker for uploading the most northern of rock!
Philippe deblois
classic