"Hope" is a song by American DJ and production duo The Chainsmokers. Released on December 14, 2018, via Disruptor Records and Columbia Records, it features Swedish singer Winona Oak.[2]
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| Single by The Chainsmokers featuring Winona Oak | ||||
| from the album Sick Boy | ||||
| Released | December 14, 2018 | |||
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| Length | 3:01 | |||
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| "Hope" on YouTube | ||||
Background
Dancing Astronaut described the song as having "rhythm and light synth patterns that create a tropical house feel, adding a soothing background for its verses of combined vocal contributions."[3] "Hope" was released as the final single from the Chainsmokers' second studio album Sick Boy.[4][5] The song was described as being about "the desire of someone to be loved".[1]
Music video
The lyric video of the song was released on December 14, 2018. It features the Chainsmokers and Winona Oak "laying on the floor covered in colorful flashing lights". Oak, being "the main focus of the video", appears wearing a "tan trench coat and red flannel shirt".[6][7]
Personnel
Adapted from the album liner notes, Spotify, and Tidal
- Andrew Taggart – songwriting, vocals
- Alex Pall – songwriting, production
- Chris Lyon – songwriting, production
- Kate Morgan – songwriting
- Emerson Mancini – mastering
- Jordan Stilwell – mixing, recording
- Winona Oak – vocals, songwriting
Charts
Year-end charts
| Chart (2019) | Position |
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| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[31] | 23 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[32] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[33] | Platinum | 40,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[34] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[35] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[36] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||