The band was… Read Full Bio ↴Max Webster was a Canadian rock band of the late 1970s.
The band was formed in 1973 in Sarnia, Ontario and consisted of guitarist and vocalist Kim Mitchell, keyboardist Terry Watkinson, bassist Mike Tilka and drummer Paul Kersey. Mitchell, joined by Pye Dubois [aka Paul Woods], would write the majority of their material with Mitchell writing the music and Dubois writing lyrics.
Kersey left the band after their self-titled debut album, to be replaced by Gary McCracken. After recording and touring for their second album, High Class in Borrowed Shoes, Tilka would follow suit and leave the band, being replaced by Dave Myles. Recording for their third album, Mutiny Up My Sleeve, began with this line-up which would last through to their fourth album, A Million Vacations. Prior to Universal Juveniles Watkinson and Myles left, to be replaced by various musicians to record the last album and then tour for a little while longer before Kim Mitchell decided to end it in 1981 for a solo career.
The band was successful in Canada, with hits such as "A Million Vacations," "Let Go The Line" and "Paradise Skies", although they never made it big outside of Canada. "Paradise Skies" was a minor UK hit, reaching number 43 on the singles chart there. In addition, they appeared on Top of the Pops in 1979 playing to a pre-recorded track which was recorded at Abbey Road studios. Kim Mitchell's subsequent solo career, however, reached a much broader audience and he achieved popularity beyond Canada during the 80's.
The Party
Max Webster Lyrics
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The neighbors holler
This party's higher
Than the Eiffel tower
We're all here to be reckless
We're all sleazy and easy to please
Dreamers and schemers on the loose
We're all here for a celebration
The madcap scene and the max machine
And the friends you see go up in smoke
And this heel toe dance song tour de force
Climbing a cloud
Climbing a cloud
Climbing a cloud
Put a little life on the line
Here's Lucy
She's choosy of who calls her on the phone
She's from a very rich foreign family
But displaced 'cause of rivalry at home
Now Daphne is the orphan
Still searching for her roots
She likes concert blisters and leather boots
And knows one fact her act is to get loose
Now we're just musicians
Here to thin the thickness of your skin
Show us your body
Show us your curls
Show us your tour de force
Show us your thrills
Keep that smile on your face
This is the best offer you've had so far
We're innocent, we're naive
In the cabarets we get our veins wet
In the saloons we hassle the richest guests
In the climb we're breathless above the rest
Climbing a cloud
Climbing a cloud
Climbing a cloud
The lyrics of Max Webster's song The Party revolve around the idea of a wild and reckless party where people are gathered to celebrate and have a good time without worrying about the consequences of their actions. The opening lines of the song, "Cats in the bag, the neighbors holler, this party's higher than the Eiffel tower" set the mood for the rest of the song. The first line suggests that they have something to hide or to protect, while the second one emphasizes the intensity of the party. The lyrics also suggest that the people present at the party are dreamers and schemers who are willing to take risks and push boundaries.
The song introduces several characters, such as Lucy and Daphne, who are not afraid to stand out and be themselves. Lucy is portrayed as someone who is from a very rich foreign family but has been displaced due to rivalry at home. Daphne, on the other hand, is an orphan who is still searching for her roots. Both characters exhibit an unapologetic attitude towards their lifestyles, which again highlights the theme of taking risks and being oneself.
The chorus, "Climbing a cloud, put a little life on the line" further emphasizes the idea of taking risks and living life to the fullest. The repeated line "climbing a cloud" suggests that they are reaching for something unreachable or unattainable, but are still willing to take the risk.
Overall, Max Webster's The Party is a song that celebrates reckless abandon and encourages people to take risks and live their lives to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Cats in the bag
There are secrets that we are keeping
The neighbors holler
The noise we're making is too loud and bothering the neighbors
This party's higher Than the Eiffel tower
The party is intense and wilder than anyone could expect
We're all here to be reckless
Everyone is here to have fun and do things that might be considered risky or dangerous
We're all sleazy and easy to please
We're not afraid of indulging in questionable activities or behavior and we can be satisfied with simple pleasures
Dreamers and schemers on the loose
People who are free to pursue their dreams and make plans without inhibition
We're all here for a celebration
We're here to enjoy the moment and forget our problems
The madcap scene and the max machine
The atmosphere is wild and chaotic, driven by music and energy
And the friends you see go up in smoke
The people we're with are having a good time that might include smoking and drinking
And this heel toe dance song tour de force
This music we're dancing to is a powerful and irresistible force
Climbing a cloud
We're soaring and having the time of our lives
Climbing a cloud
We're experiencing the highest point of excitement
Climbing a cloud
We're feeling a sense of ecstasy and euphoria
Put a little life on the line
We're living life to the fullest and taking chances
Here's Lucy
Let me introduce you to Lucy
She's choosy of who calls her on the phone
Lucy is particular about who she talks to on the phone
She's from a very rich foreign family
Lucy comes from an affluent family from another country
But displaced 'cause of rivalry at home
But she's been forced to move away from home due to family tensions
Now Daphne is the orphan
Now let me introduce you to Daphne, who is an orphan
Still searching for her roots
Daphne is still trying to find her origins and roots
She likes concert blisters and leather boots
Daphne enjoys going to concerts and wearing leather boots
And knows one fact her act is to get loose
One thing Daphne knows is that she likes to let loose and have fun
Now we're just musicians
As musicians, we're here to entertain
Here to thin the thickness of your skin
We're here to help you loosen up and forget your worries
Show us your body
Let us see what you've got
Show us your curls
Show us your dancing moves
Show us your tour de force
Show us your strength and power on the dance floor
Show us your thrills
Show us what excites you
Keep that smile on your face
Stay happy and enjoy yourself
This is the best offer you've had so far
This is the greatest opportunity for fun and excitement you've ever had
We're innocent, we're naive
We're inexperienced and eager to learn
In the cabarets we get our veins wet
We enjoy drinking and socializing in cabarets
In the saloons we hassle the richest guests
We like to show off and cause mischief in fancy establishments
In the climb we're breathless above the rest
As we pursue our dreams, we're pushing ourselves to the limit
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: Kim Mitchell, Pye Dubois
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Nordveg Figg
"Here's Lucy
She's choosy of who calls her on the phone
She's from a very rich foreign family
But displaced 'cause of rivalry at home
Now Daphne is the orphan
Still searching for her roots
She likes concert blisters and leather boots
And knows one fact her act is to get loose
And we're just musicians
Here to thin the thickness of your skin"
Kevin Brady
One of the GREATEST PARTY TUNES EVER 👍 🇨🇦 BANDS ROCK🇨🇦
The Dire Puppy
US Army basic training 1979.
Drove my roommates batshit crazy with my stunning a capella rendition of this song.
Redbeard
I haven't heard this in years! Absolutely brilliant!
aomu1
'We're just musicians, Here to thin the thickness of your skin!' Now those are words to live by. Thank god for Pye Dubois! (and Kim Mitchell)
Danny
Man, I'm 19 and haven't heard this song since i was little.. still friggin love it!
Mark Turmel
'' In the cabarets we get our veins wet
In the saloons we hassle the richest guests
In our climb we're breathless above the rest''
Bram Curtis
Never saw Max.....but saw Kim 5 times...from a bar to Maple Leaf Gardens. At the Gardens it was new years eve and they backed up Saga and simply blew them off the stage. Imagine 15,000 ppl saying in perfect unison "here's Lucy, she's choosy who calls her on the phone..." It was one of the single greatest concert moments in My life. Chills.
Donald Kerr
Who can't help but love this? We all know a Daphne. We all love the musicians
Donald Kerr
I have screamed/sung the lyrics so often, so loud. So very l
oud.
kawboy
My sister Daphne is doing well by the way.
She's on her 5th marriage and has 6 kids.
She's recovering from her cocaine addiction and thanks you all for your thoughts.
The 4 years she did in jail really helped her dry out as well.