The official video for "First You Jump" was directed by and is noted for its stunning cinematic quality .
Frontman Jim Kerr wrote the lyrics as a metaphor for "keeping the faith" and not letting fear paralyze you. Simple Minds - First You Jump (Official Video)
: The chorus—"First you jump, then get wings"—signifies that action must precede the feeling of safety. It suggests that once you take the "leap," you will find a way to glide and rise above what hurts you. The official video for "First You Jump" was
