Simple Minds have achieved 24 top 40 singles on the UK Singles Chart, including eight top 10 and one number one, and 26 albums on the UK Albums Chart, including 22 top 40 albums, 12 top 10 albums and five number one albums: Sparkle in the Rain (1984), Once Upon a Time (1985), Live in the City of Light (1987), Street Fighting Years (1989), and Glittering Prize 81/92 (1992). They have sold more than 60 million albums worldwide, and were the most commercially successful Scottish band of the 1980s. Simple Minds have also achieved considerable chart success in the United States, Australia, Germany, Spain, Italy and New Zealand. Despite various personnel changes, they continue to record and tour.
In 2014, Simple Minds were awarded the Q Inspiration Award for their contribution to the music industry and an Ivor Novello Award in 2016 for Outstanding Song Collection from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors (BASCA). Other notable recognitions include nominations for both the MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction and MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction for "Don't You (Forget About Me)" in 1985, nomination for the Brit Award for British Group in 1986 and for the American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group in 1987. "Belfast Child" was nominated for the Song of the Year at the Brit Awards 1990.
The nucleus of Simple Minds consists of the two remaining original members, Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (electric and acoustic guitars, occasional keyboards after 1990, saxophone and violin). The other current band members are Ged Grimes (bass guitar), Cherisse Osei (drums), Sarah Brown (backing vocals), Gordy Goudie (additional guitar and keyboards) and Berenice Scott (keyboards). Notable former members include Mick MacNeil (keyboards), Derek Forbes (bass guitar), Brian McGee and Mel Gaynor (drums).
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Discography
Life in a Day (1979)
Real to Real Cacophony (1979)
Empires and Dance (1980)
Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call (1981)
New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) (1982)
Sparkle in the Rain (1984)
Once Upon a Time (1985)
Street Fighting Years (1989)
Real Life (1991)
Good News from the Next World (1995)
Néapolis (1998)
Our Secrets Are the Same (1999/2004)
Neon Lights (2001)
Cry (2002)
Black & White 050505 (2005)
Graffiti Soul (2009)
Big Music (2014)
Acoustic (2016)
Walk Between Worlds (2018)
Direction of the Heart (2022)
Waterfront
Simple Minds Lyrics
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I'm goin' to move on up to the waterfront
Step in, step out of the rain
I'm gonna walk on up to the waterfront
Said, one million years from today
I'm gonna step on up to the waterfront
Get in, get out of the rain
Come in, come out of the rain
So far, so good, so close, yet still so far
So far, so good, so close, yet still so
So far
So far
So far
The rain, I'm going to move on up to the waterfront
Step in, step out of the rain
I'm going to walk on up to the waterfront
Said, one million years from today
Step on up to the waterfront
Said, come in, come out of the rain
Said, come in, come out of the rain
Said, come in, come out of the rain
I'm goin' to move on up to the front
I'm gonna walk on up to the front
I'm gonna live on up by the front
I'm goin' to walk on up to the front
Come in, come out of the rain
Come in, come out of the rain
Said, come in, come out of the rain
Come in, come out of the rain
Move on up
To step on up
Walk on up
Live on up
Far away
Far away
Far away
So, walk away
So far
I walk away
So, so, walk away, up to the waterfront
Up to the waterfront
Up to the waterfront
So far
So far
"Waterfront" by Simple Minds is a song about leaving behind the past and moving towards a new beginning. The lyrics suggest that the singer has had enough of the rain, presumably a metaphor for the struggles of life. The repetition of the lines "get in, get out of the rain" and "step in, step out of the rain" creates a sense of urgency and determination for the singer to overcome their struggles. The singer desires to live in the present and move towards a brighter future, the waterfront representing the point of arrival.
The repetition of the phrase "so far, so good, so close, yet still so far" emphasizes the frustration the singer feels with their current situation. They are close to achieving their goal, but still have a way to go. The lyrics are full of hope and determination, with the singer stating "I'm gonna walk on up to the waterfront" and "I'm gonna live on up by the front," showing that they are committed to their new beginning.
Overall, "Waterfront" is a song about overcoming struggles and striving for a better future. It encourages listeners to look towards their dreams and not let past failures hold them back. The lyrics are simple yet effective in conveying a sense of resolve and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Get in, get out of the rain
Escape from your current situation and move towards a better one
I'm goin' to move on up to the waterfront
I'm determined to achieve success and reach my goals
Step in, step out of the rain
Take a chance by entering an opportunity and leave behind what is holding you back
Said, one million years from today
In the future, my success will still be remembered and celebrated
So far, so good, so close, yet still so far
I've made progress, but I'm not quite there yet
Come in, come out of the rain
Brave the unknown and take risks to achieve what you want
I'm gonna live on up by the front
I'm going to thrive in my success and continue to push forward
Move on up
Keep moving forward and pushing towards success
So, walk away
Leave behind what's holding you back and move towards something better
Up to the waterfront
Towards success and achieving your goals
So far
I've made progress but still have more work to do
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES BURCHILL, DEREK FORBES, JAMES KERR, MEL GAYNOR, MICHAEL MC NEIL
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@rikkiroxx1430
IF I LIVE TO BE 100... THEY'LL NEVER BE A BETTER DECADE FOR MUSIC THAN THE 80's..
@gef2727
YES
@barryburton7755
@@gef2727 yes to what that they be no better ? or yes that there will be ?
@Archi-Bald
Except the late 70’s oh and the 60’s. Other than that your probably right. Although chuck berry and Elvis Presley were a bit fantastic in the 50’s an all
@rikkiroxx1430
@@Archi-Bald comon man..
@kevinwilks4118
Dam right 👍👍👍💯%
@Wolvesfc10
This one and belfast child are absolutely immense ✊️
@vhsarchives357
all the things she said
@FrankyLecostaud
Alive and kicking !
@deborahpatterson741
Simple minds and the 80s ❤❤❤