Frontman Jim Kerr wrote the lyrics as a metaphor for "keeping the faith" and not letting fear paralyze you.
: Kerr was specifically inspired by a friend’s daughter who was struggling with depression and anxiety. Simple Minds - First You Jump (Official Video)
: The song was co-written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, and Ged Grimes. Frontman Jim Kerr wrote the lyrics as a
: The song emphasizes forgetting the voices of doubt and "becoming all you're meant to". Music Video: A Sicilian Backdrop Simple Minds - First You Jump (Official Video)
Watch the official video filmed at the historic Ancient Theatre of Taormina: Simple Minds - First You Jump (Official Video) Simple Minds YouTube• Sep 5, 2022