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.
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. Simple Minds - Promised You A Miracle
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. The song's core was inspired by a funk
The track represents a "pure pop" shift for the band, shedding the darker, atmospheric textures of their previous work for a sleeker, radio-friendly sound. Central lines like "Belief is a beauty thing"
It is built on Derek Forbes’ "funky bass line," Charlie Burchill’s sharp, stinging guitar riffs, and Mick MacNeil’s "splashy keyboard hooks".