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see the lights


composer
Written by: Kerr / Burchill


publisher
© 1991 Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd


background
"In some ways I feel that this is one of our best ever songs. It has a great mixture of deep darkness yet ultimatly compelling light within its words and melody" - Jim




lyrics
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.



discography
7" Version (4:26)
Producer: Stephen Lipson
Engineer and MIDI Manager: Heff Horaes
Mixing Assistant: Giles Cowley

The Platinum Collection CD

Album Version (4:22)
Producer: Stephen Lipson
Engineer and MIDI Manager: Heff Horaes
Mixing Assistant: Giles Cowley

The Best Of ... (Sampler) Selections From The Best Of The Best Of Simple Minds CD2 Promo The Best Of The Best Of SACD The Best Of Night Of The Proms Special Remastered Edition Gift Pack Limited Edition

Live Version (13th Aug 1991) (4:52)
Recorded: Barrowlands, Glasgow, UK
Mastered by: Simon Heyworth
Silver Box Promo CDR #3 Silver Box

Live Version (4:48)
Recorded: Black And White Tour 2006
Mixed By Jez Coad


Simple Minds Live Volume Two



downloads
Live Version (16th Feb 2006) (5:05)
Recorded: Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, Belgium
Recording Engineer: Patrick Demoustier
Mixed By Jez Coad, Charlie Burchill and Andy Gillespie

Black And White Live Bundle #3




videography
7" Version Edit (3:55)
Producer: Stephen Lipson
Engineer and MIDI Manager: Heff Horaes
Mixing Assistant: Giles Cowley


See The Lights promo video Seen The Lights - A Visual History Promo DVD Seen The Lights - A Visual History DVD




live history
The Floating World Tour: 2002
Alive And Kicking Tour: 2003
Festival Tour: 2004
Black And White Tour: 2006
Australian Tour: 2007