Simple Minds - Promised You A Miracle -

It is built on Derek Forbes’ "funky bass line," Charlie Burchill’s sharp, stinging guitar riffs, and Mick MacNeil’s "splashy keyboard hooks".

Central lines like "Belief is a beauty thing" and "Everything is possible in the game of life" serve as a "call to arms" for a generation of early-80s listeners. Simple Minds - Promised You A Miracle

Frontman Jim Kerr wrote the lyrics specifically to match the positive, uplifting feel of the music. The recurring theme is one of ambition and boundless optimism. It is built on Derek Forbes’ "funky bass

Produced by Peter Walsh, the track features a clean, crisp production style that AllMusic notes gives it a "brash pop edge" compared to their earlier "echo-laden" records. Lyrical Themes: "Everything is Possible" The recurring theme is one of ambition and

The song's core was inspired by a funk riff from the track "Too Through" by Bad Girls, which drummer Kenny Hyslop had recorded off a New York radio station.