"Hope For The Future" is an intimate, cinematic song by the British indie-pop band , written specifically for the climate emergency documentary From Devil's Breath . Released as part of the expanded album Give Me The Future + Dreams Of The Past in August 2022, the track serves as the documentary’s end-credits theme and explores themes of trauma, loss, and the resilience of communities in the face of disaster. Project Background & Origin
: The track was released as a single on August 26, 2022, and featured on the Give Me The Future + Dreams Of The Past album.
The official music video, also directed by von Einsiedel, was filmed at Dan Smith's home in London. bastille_hope_for_the_future
: The bridge— "Thought that I could hear you whisper softly / Can't be only me that hears the sound" —emphasizes the power of collective voices and collective action during times of uncertainty.
While many of Bastille's tracks utilize heavy electronics, "Hope For The Future" is noted for its more intimate, organic sound. "Hope For The Future" is an intimate, cinematic
: Elements from the documentary are projected onto Smith as he performs, visually "bleeding" into his personal space to symbolize the connection between the song and the real-world events that inspired it. Lyrical & Musical Themes
: Smith aimed to strike a balance between the "poignant elements" of the survivors' stories and the "hope that the film ultimately gestures towards". Music Video & Visuals The official music video, also directed by von
The song originated from Bastille frontman reaction to viewing From Devil's Breath , a film produced by Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Orlando von Einsiedel .