: It was filmed at the Ancient Theatre of Taormina in Sicily, a historic venue that provides an epic and wistful atmosphere .
: While much of the album was demoed in Sicily, the final tracks were recorded at Chameleon Studios in Hamburg due to travel restrictions at the time.
: The song emphasizes forgetting the voices of doubt and "becoming all you're meant to". Music Video: A Sicilian Backdrop Simple Minds - First You Jump (Official Video)
: The song was co-written by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, and Ged Grimes.
The official video for "First You Jump" was directed by and is noted for its stunning cinematic quality . : It was filmed at the Ancient Theatre
: The footage was captured during a soundcheck in July 2022. It features sweeping panoramic and aerial shots of the sun-drenched theatre, intercut with intimate performance close-ups of the band. Album Context: Direction of the Heart
: Kerr was specifically inspired by a friend’s daughter who was struggling with depression and anxiety. Music Video: A Sicilian Backdrop : The song
Frontman Jim Kerr wrote the lyrics as a metaphor for "keeping the faith" and not letting fear paralyze you.