All the Things She Said

Simple Minds

About All the Things She Said

"All the Things She Said" is a song by Scottish rock group Simple Minds, released as the third single from their seventh studio album, Once Upon a Time. It was sung by lead vocalist Jim Kerr, with backing vocals provided by American singer Robin Clark who also appeared in the promotional video. The song reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart and number 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was featured in the 2013 video game, Grand Theft Auto V, on the fictional radio station Los Santos Rock Radio.  


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2013
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Don't you look back on a big lost world
Crying out tomorrow
Don't you look down like the heroes say
Come tell me all about it
Take me to the streets where the bonfires burn
Take me in your arms and I'll fade away
When I hear you say what you got to say

Anywhere you go, you know I'll still be waiting
All the things she said, she said
Little darling close your eyes, there'll be no compromising
Of all the things she said, she said

Throw me to the street where the heartbeats beating
"Beating all around me"
To the peaceful revolution
And the perfect wave, surround me
Tell me 'bout the ocean moving in slow motion
I see it glitter in the sun
Then it's freezing in the moonlight
Never look back, never look back, never look away

If freedom comes and goes, you know I'll still be waiting
All the things she said, she said
You've fought the fight so long, no surrender to temptation
Of all the things she said, she said

Stars will fall out for you
Luck will surrender
I'm calling out to you

Oh to be near you in the first morning light
I'd be with you, I dream about you
If I could leave here, I would leave here tonight
I'd be with you, I'd stay with you tonight
Tonight

Anywhere you go, you know I'll still be waiting
Of all the things she said, she said
When I look into your eyes, I see a new day rising
Oh all the things she said, she said
Through the eyes of love, and to never know what hate is
Of all the things she said, she said
She said, this is our time, she said, this is our place
This is the space my heart wants to be
Little darling close your eyes, there'll be no compromising
All the things she said, she said

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Simple Minds

Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band who achieved worldwide popularity from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s. Although experiencing significant personnel changes, it has continued to tour to a cult following through that decade and into the new millennium. more »

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Written by: MICHAEL JOSEPH MACNEIL, JAMES KERR, CHARLES BURCHILL

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10 facts about this song

Artist identity
"All the Things She Said" is a song by the Scottish rock band, Simple Minds.
Album details
The song features on their fifth studio album, "Once Upon a Time," released in October 1985.
Release timeline
"All the Things She Said" was released as a single in January 1986 and was the third single from the "Once Upon a Time" album.
Chart success
The song hit no. 9 on the UK Singles Chart and no. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Music video significance
The music video for "All the Things She Said" was directed by famous photographer and video director, Anton Corbijn. It was filmed in black and white with the band members playing in various locations.
Song theme
The song is often interpreted as a commentary on the pressures of celebrity and fame.
Song collection
"All the Things She Said" is part of a collection of songs by Simple Minds that was compiled into a compilation album named "Glittering Prize 81/92."
Live performances
The song became a staple at their live performances and was frequently included in their setlists during tours.
Cover version
The song was covered by Canadian artist Jann Arden for her 2007 album "Uncover Me."
International reach
It also reached number 20 on the Dutch Top 40 in the Netherlands and number 35 on the Swedish charts, further marking its international success.

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