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