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"Vision Thing" was released by Simple Minds on , as the lead single for their eighteenth studio album, Direction of the Heart . Despite its upbeat, euphoric "electro-rock" sound, the track is a deeply personal tribute to frontman Jim Kerr’s late father, Jimmy, who passed away in 2019. Key Track Details Album: Direction of the Heart (Released October 21, 2022).

Kerr describes the song as a "celebration of life" rather than a somber ballad, mirroring his father's resilient spirit.

Written by guitarist Charlie Burchill and Jim Kerr, the song features Burchill’s signature synth washes and pounding drums.