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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 .

: The film follows the survivors of the catastrophic 2017 forest fires in Portugal and their subsequent journey to rebuild their lives and advocate for climate action.

: Bastille has performed the song live at venues including the Royal Albert Hall and for an MTV Unplugged session, often highlighting its acoustic and vocal-driven qualities. bastille_hope_for_the_future

The official music video, also directed by von Einsiedel, was filmed at Dan Smith's home in London.

: 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. The song originated from Bastille frontman reaction to

While many of Bastille's tracks utilize heavy electronics, "Hope For The Future" is noted for its more intimate, organic sound.

: It uses a documentary-style interview format, mirroring the structure of the film itself. The official music video, also directed by von

: The track was released as a single on August 26, 2022, and featured on the Give Me The Future + Dreams Of The Past album.