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Simple Minds — See The Lights
Album: Real Life
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Released: 1991
Length: 4:21
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Summer's gone winter's in your eyes
I can feel the thunder storms inside
I wake every morning and the cold winds cover me
All I've got's a ghost of what could be

If you can see the lights shine in front of me
If you can see the lights shout out where you'll be

I'm in a broken dream I stare out into space
You know I called you up cos nothing takes your place
I've got a heart of stone and it's sinking deep inside
I want to tell you love I'm too proud to cry

If you can see the lights shine in front of me
If you can see the lights shout out where you'll be
Summer's gone and I can't tell you lies
Oh forgive me love I'm too proud to cry

If you can see the lights shine in front of me
If you can see the lights shout out where you'll be
Summer's gone and I can't tell you lies
Forgive me love I'm too proud to cry
Too proud to cry

Too proud to cry

Too proud to cry

Written by : Kerr/Burchill Reproduced Without Permission
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Love them
Posted 1 month ago by JoeHaarlemNL    [ Reply ]
great song from a great band.
Posted 2 months ago by Blackdalhia    [ Reply ]
 scrubbrush wrote:

I don't want to alarm anyone, but RP might be turning me into a Simple Minds fan.


How you getting on with that, friend?

It's a pretty nice place to be.

Posted 3 months ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
one word,fabulous 👍
Posted 3 months ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear this song, I want to dig up out all the old Simple Minds albums and listen to them one by one in sequence like I used to. When I had all the time in the world and didn't know it.
Posted 5 months ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite bands because they transcend the intellect of your average music lover.  Those who don't get this song/band are lacking a soul. 
Posted 6 months ago by ZenAce    [ Reply ]
 justsomeone wrote:

U2 light, but even more pretentious - sucks big time...



You want to say viceversa 🙂
Posted 1 year ago by flozer68    [ Reply ]
A great feel good song... props to the producer Stephen Lipson to add the "bell" at the right time.  Glorious!
Posted 1 year ago by Baron77    [ Reply ]
One of the best. Love it!
Posted 1 year ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
 nicknt wrote:

SM were incredible in the 80s but hugely declined in the 90s.


They've gone back to their 80s sound, brought in younger musicians, and have had a bit of resurgence. This is a new song from 2022:
https://youtu.be/fiycWJyviZQ
Posted 1 year ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
 rdloewen wrote:

U2 wants to be Simple Minds when it grows up


They were apparently a source of inspiration of U2.
Posted 1 year ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
Stunning track👍
Posted 1 year ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:


Both bands started round the same time.


Bono has joined them on stage to sing in the past.  He and Jim are friends.
Posted 1 year ago by daveysprocket    [ Reply ]
 vaiodon wrote:

Brilliant stuff, Charlie Burchill has such a wonderful touch and timing. I recall seeing them in Brighton in '84 with some of my old chums supporting them and the prvious year at Phoenix Park Racecourse, Dublin on a bill including Big Country, Eurythmics and U2. By one measure it seems so long ago, by another it was yesterday. Great, great.

how wonderful that day must have been - a great memory (that you are hopefully allowed to keep)

Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
have missed his voice very nostalgic
Posted 2 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
 eileenomurphy wrote:

One more band that I did not appreciate at the time (90s), But listening to them in FLAC with great headphones, amp & DAC, really makes me appreciate them better now!




check out New Gold Dream 81 82 83 84. Earlier album with exceptional production to go along with great songs
Posted 2 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
 ThePoose wrote:

Very U2esque



Both bands started round the same time.
Posted 2 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 nicknt wrote:

SM were incredible in the 80s but hugely declined in the 90s.



'Fraid so. 'Tis true.
Posted 2 years ago by reallylost    [ Reply ]
SM were incredible in the 80s but hugely declined in the 90s.
Posted 2 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
I don't want to alarm anyone, but RP might be turning me into a Simple Minds fan.
Posted 2 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
This, on a dark cold Sunday morning, is just right....
Posted 3 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 BikeCoachDave wrote:
When this song came on I suddenly thought of David and David- Welcome to the Boomtown. 

Ditto. These two songs are like, cousins or something. Definite family resemblance, knowwhatImean?
Posted 3 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 justsomeone wrote:

U2 light, but even more pretentious - sucks big time...



Simple mind.
Posted 3 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 justsomeone wrote:

U2 light, but even more pretentious - sucks big time...




U2 are light, but even more pretentious.  FTFY

Posted 3 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
The thing I always remember about Simple Minds... When U2 listened to New World Dream and Bono realized that U2 would be compared to the genius of SM, he shat a might fine shit.

One of the most influential bands of the time.
Posted 3 years ago by bigbobbybubba    [ Reply ]
One of my all time  favourites.
Posted 4 years ago by wanderinglevel    [ Reply ]
U2 wants to be Simple Minds when it grows up
Posted 4 years ago by rdloewen    [ Reply ]
They've done some great stuff over the years and it's good to hear them here.  Thanks again RP.
Posted 4 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
One more band that I did not appreciate at the time (90s), But listening to them in FLAC with great headphones, amp & DAC, really makes me appreciate them better now!
Posted 4 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
I really like the guitar solo.  Very nicely done.
Posted 5 years ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
 Biscobret wrote:
I can't think of anything i would NOT like to hear more than Simple Minds...   shudder...

{#Crashcomp}
 
I can't think of anything I would NOT understand more than what you said.....
This song gets a 6 from me....OK, not great, maybe it'll grow on me, maybe not....Long Live RP!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
First time I've heard this one.  I liked their Street Fighting Years cd.  This one isn't as good as the songs on that one but it's still good.
Posted 12 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
I can't think of anything i would NOT like to hear more than Simple Minds...   shudder...

{#Crashcomp}
Posted 12 years ago by Biscobret    [ Reply ]

More Simple Minds! {#Jump}


Posted 12 years ago by spiritfla    [ Reply ]
great to hear the songs that weren't played on the radio
Posted 12 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
Turn it up...................8
Posted 12 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
Saw these guys on tour with the Pretenders when Chrissie was married to Jim Kerr.   Good stuff!   
Posted 12 years ago by dsd    [ Reply ]
U2 meets Arcade Fire.
Posted 12 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
 MiracleDrug wrote:

LOVED this band...


 
love this song !

Posted 12 years ago by dlaumor    [ Reply ]
 justsomeone wrote:
U2 light, but even more pretentious - sucks big time...

 
I agree.. except for the part about being pretentious and sucky.
Always enjoyed their music.

Posted 12 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]

LOVED this band...


Posted 12 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
U2 light, but even more pretentious - sucks big time...

Posted 13 years ago by justsomeone    [ Reply ]
 maritza19 wrote:
You got your wish! and it IS great...
David & David - Welcome To The Boomtown
Simple Minds - See The Lights

Thanks for listening, Bill. {#Angel}

superflyLD wrote:
I think following this with 'Welcome to the Boomtown' by David & David would be a great transition!
 
 
Blown away. When this song came on I suddenly thought of David and David- Welcome to the Boomtown. So I click on comments, and see this!!!!! magical.


Posted 13 years ago by BikeCoachDave    [ Reply ]
More simple, please!
Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Some of my favorite opening lines ever: "Summer's gone, winter's in your eyes. I can feel the thunderstorms inside..."
Posted 13 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
You got your wish! and it IS great...
David & David - Welcome To The Boomtown
Simple Minds - See The Lights

Thanks for listening, Bill. {#Angel}

superflyLD wrote:
I think following this with 'Welcome to the Boomtown' by David & David would be a great transition!
 


Posted 13 years ago by maritza19    [ Reply ]
 superflyLD wrote:
I think following this with 'Welcome to the Boomtown' by David & David would be a great transition!
 
Trotting this up top, because "Welcome to the Boomtown" is such a great old song and really would fit after this one!  Good catch, superflyLD!

Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Man, it's been a long time since I've heard this one!  I love Simple Minds... {#Dancingbanana}{#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
A guilty pleasure of mine. Pop doesn't have to be sloppy or crap and this was a surprisingly tight and polished band.
Posted 14 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
 jarrudy wrote:
SUCH an underrated band.
 
SUCH a great song...

Posted 14 years ago by dlaumor    [ Reply ]
SUCH an underrated band.
Posted 14 years ago by jarrudy    [ Reply ]
 jonahboo wrote:

yeah 'cuz they both suck
 
No they don't. Just Bono and U2, and I have pictures of him doing it.
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 superflyLD wrote:
I think following this with 'Welcome to the Boomtown' by David & David would be a great transition!
 

Absolutely...
Posted 14 years ago by rtkmusic    [ Reply ]
 jonahboo wrote:

yeah 'cuz they both suck

 
yes, my first thought when this came on was "ew, U2". But it wasn't! whatever.

Posted 15 years ago by Fredrikson    [ Reply ]
I really love this song!

Posted 15 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
forgot how much I liked this band...
Posted 15 years ago by df1489    [ Reply ]
These guys have a new album - Graffiti Soul - that's actually getting decent reviews across the pond. Will wonders never cease? {#Stupid}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 ThePoose wrote:
Very U2esque
 
yeah 'cuz they both suck

Posted 15 years ago by Wonderloaf    [ Reply ]
I bought this album on the strength of this song (and some of the more notable tracks on it)... never looked back and never regretted it once.

Oh, and if I may... us Scots sure can bang out some awesome tracks! (I'm feeling surprisingly native just now) {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 16 years ago by maLeFunKtion    [ Reply ]
Nabla wrote:
Danke. Gruss nach Deutschland von einem "Landsgenossen"!
Ah, this confirmed my suspicion. GrÃŒsse zurÃŒck auf die grÃŒne Insel. Was hat Dich dorthin verschlagen? Job oder Liebe?
Posted 16 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by dereksailor    [ Reply ]
Brilliant stuff, Charlie Burchill has such a wonderful touch and timing. I recall seeing them in Brighton in '84 with some of my old chums supporting them and the prvious year at Phoenix Park Racecourse, Dublin on a bill including Big Country, Eurythmics and U2. By one measure it seems so long ago, by another it was yesterday. Great, great.
Posted 16 years ago by vaiodon    [ Reply ]
Not usual fan of Simple Minds but really really like this one
Posted 16 years ago by dlaumor    [ Reply ]
Still going strong! Would be awesome to see them in the States again. (click here)
Posted 17 years ago by mikemiller34    [ Reply ]
Very U2esque
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
this song is golden.
Posted 17 years ago by stevematic    [ Reply ]
prickelpit96 wrote:
nice pic, nabla. :)
Danke. Gruss nach Deutschland von einem "Landsgenossen"!
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
Nabla wrote:
One of my big favourites! I listened to this CD very often... ...
nice pic, nabla. :)
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
One of my big favourites! I listened to this CD very often... ...
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
electronicshaman wrote:
I saw these guys earlier this year and I'm pleased to say they rocked my socks off!
I had the pleasure something about 20 years ago....and the concert is still present in my head!
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
I saw these guys earlier this year and I'm pleased to say they rocked my socks off!
Posted 17 years ago by electronicshaman    [ Reply ]
I think following this with 'Welcome to the Boomtown' by David & David would be a great transition!
Posted 17 years ago by superflyLD    [ Reply ]
It's good to hear some Simple Minds here. Feel good music.
Posted 17 years ago by Land_Shark    [ Reply ]
The bells reminded me of Naked Eyes version of "Always Something There to Remind Me". And then "Do They Know Its Christmas"
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
One of the songs where the pomp-pop of Simple Minds really works out.
Posted 17 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
celt wrote:
Love this song, but it certainly sounds like U2!
Yeah, I can see why many people call them U3.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
That bell is cool.
Posted 18 years ago by racerx    [ Reply ]
Love this song, but it certainly sounds like U2!
Posted 18 years ago by celt    [ Reply ]
magic! -stan
Posted 18 years ago by stanmiller    [ Reply ]
So nice to hear this one once again! Greets, Erwin.
Posted 18 years ago by winnetoe    [ Reply ]
goosebumps ..
Posted 18 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
Carly wrote:
Having a hard time stopping my mind from imagining that Bono's singing -
Same here. I was seeing a U2:ish video spinning in my head but I could not put my finger on it. Like it!
Posted 18 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite Simple Minds tunes.
Posted 18 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Just turned up the volume. Ahhhhh... yes.
Posted 18 years ago by kilroyjoe3    [ Reply ]
Having a hard time stopping my mind from imagining that Bono's singing -
Posted 18 years ago by Carly    [ Reply ]
Always liked this, but they were already leaving the building.
Posted 18 years ago by Old_Pool_Skunk    [ Reply ]
Love the solo on this one. Charlie Burchill always seemed a bit underrated, no?
Posted 18 years ago by FilmSurgeon    [ Reply ]
I thought it was the Simple Minds, but wasn't quite sure...
Posted 18 years ago by kgish    [ Reply ]
OH YEAH! BILL KEEPS PULLING SONGS FROM MY PAST. THANKS FOR THE PLEASANT MEMORIES.
Posted 18 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
Oh so much more to Simple Minds than this song... I think this is the only SM song I've heard on RP, maybe another from Street Fighting Years (Belfast Child)? I concur with the comments below about New Gold Dream: it's one of my absolute favorite albums of all time. Timeless. (Will check out the covers recommendation.)
Posted 18 years ago by resonator    [ Reply ]
MTL_Robbie wrote:
Not bad, but I prefer their earlier music by a long shot. Their work from Sons and Fascination to New Gold Dream to Sparkle in the Rain, and Once Upon a Time to a certain extent, is much more distinctive. Hint hint...
I'm with you there, especially on New Gold Dream. However..... Check out Neon Lights, a compilation they did with covers from Joy Division, Van Morrison, Roxy Music, etc. It's the best, and I HATE cover stuff like that generally.....
Posted 18 years ago by Helchat    [ Reply ]
Awww wow. Simple Minds... gimme more... Sounds SO smooth. Still holds up against today's hip-hop/mass produced drivel that makes it into charts.
Posted 19 years ago by maLeFunKtion    [ Reply ]
Hmmmm Simple Minds.... saw them about 16 or 17 years ago in Germany.... what a fab feeling they created! Kerr involved everyone in the hall! Always loved their bombastic sound. Somehow there's something majestic and Scottish about it... not my favourite song by them, but still a gem!
Posted 19 years ago by pyxxel    [ Reply ]
IndyDoug wrote:
Smooth production on this song. Nice feel. Good song.
Ditto
Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
I'm liking the chime. Brings back memories. Stumbled across this when I bought a VINYL , CUT OUT. Still good. A 9.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Mark1970 wrote:
U2 and Simple Minds back-to-back..... Tux, I think Bill is trying to drive you insane.
auto-mute.pl -a happily switches to Pink Floyd :) Bill will know by now.
Posted 19 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
Tux wrote:
Correct -> Mute
U2 and Simple Minds back-to-back..... Tux, I think Bill is trying to drive you insane.
Posted 19 years ago by Mark1970    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
U2-ish
Correct -> Mute
Posted 20 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
U2-ish
Posted 20 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Smooth production on this song. Nice feel. Good song.
Posted 20 years ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]
Ain't know use in sittin' wonderin why, babe. Thanks, Bob
Posted 20 years ago by Freebish    [ Reply ]
By this time they had turned into and sounded like any AOR US band...
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Never heard this one before. Only familiar with a handful of their cuts at the time. Nice addition.
Posted 20 years ago by philarktos    [ Reply ]
This is technically the second SM CD I owned; the first one was "live in the city of light", but Disc 1, while printed with the right CD silkscreen, actually had "Song of the South" as the audio tracks. Very, very odd. Returned it the next day(they were a bit crabby about it, which I found amusing), though I wondered later if maybe I had a collector's item. Bah. I like this song, it's on my short list of tracks to use when evaluating car stereo equipment.
Posted 20 years ago by Schmackdown    [ Reply ]
Boring, boring, boring. It's the songs from 'Empires & dance', 'Sons and fascination', 'Sister feelings call' & 'New gold dream' that are the most powerful Simple Minds ever did in their career.
Posted 20 years ago by Cliff1963    [ Reply ]
Not bad, but I prefer their earlier music by a long shot. Their work from Sons and Fascination to New Gold Dream to Sparkle in the Rain, and Once Upon a Time to a certain extent, is much more distinctive. Hint hint...
Posted 21 years ago by MTL_Robbie    [ Reply ]
Relayer wrote:
I always liked this song....nice.
me too! one of the first CD's I purchased.
Posted 21 years ago by trancefussion    [ Reply ]
This song takes me back to college at a sad time but still like the song!
Posted 21 years ago by Drunkenlilacwine    [ Reply ]
Thanks BIll. I could use some Simple Minds right about now.
Posted 21 years ago by camarkim    [ Reply ]
Soooo....what happened?
Posted 21 years ago by AC    [ Reply ]
takes me back to college. love this song.
Posted 21 years ago by B-dub    [ Reply ]
I always liked this song....nice.
Posted 21 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]