The Chainsmokers - Hope Ft. Winona Oak (lyric Video) -

: References to "whiskey goodbyes" and "benders" connect emotional instability with physical escape.

The song explores the painful realization that a relationship was built on a false sense of optimism rather than actual love. The Chainsmokers - Hope ft. Winona Oak (Lyric Video)

: The hook, "That wasn't love, that was just hope," highlights the struggle of hanging onto a doomed connection because it felt better than letting go. Key Themes : : References to "whiskey goodbyes" and "benders" connect

: Lyrics like "You only seemed tall 'cause you stunted my growth" point toward a relationship that suppressed one partner's personal development. Key Themes : : Lyrics like "You only

: The trio is bathed in colorful flashing lights, creating a dreamlike, hazy environment that mirrors the song's "bad trip" lyrics.

: Eschewing high-budget sets for a more intimate, low-budget feel, the video features Winona Oak , Andrew Taggart, and Alex Pall lying on a floor.