Bastille_hope_for_the_future May 2026
The official music video, also directed by von Einsiedel, was filmed at Dan Smith's home in London.
: 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
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 . bastille_hope_for_the_future
: It uses a documentary-style interview format, mirroring the structure of the film itself.
"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 official music video, also directed by von
: 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.
: 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. : It uses a documentary-style interview format, mirroring
: 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 official music video, also directed by von Einsiedel, was filmed at Dan Smith's home in London.
: 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
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 .
: It uses a documentary-style interview format, mirroring the structure of the film itself.
"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
: 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.
: 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.
: 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.