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: 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.

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

: Fans and critics have described the song as "hauntingly beautiful," providing a space for reflection on both personal and global grief. Availability & Performances

: 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

: 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 viewing From Devil's Breath , a film produced by Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Orlando von Einsiedel . : Fans and critics have described the song

: 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