There's something magical about writing a song. It's as if the music flows through you, carrying with it all the emotions and experiences you've been holding inside. For Hope, the inspiration came from everywhere. It came from our personal lives, from the struggles we had faced as individuals, and from the bond we had built as a group. But it also came from the world around us. We were living in a time where uncertainty was everywhere—people were dealing with so much, both internally and externally. And that's when we realized that Hope had to be more than just an album for us. It had to be an anthem for everyone who was struggling to hold on.
Writing the lyrics for Hope was a deeply personal process. Each member brought something unique to the table. For me, it was about looking inward, reflecting on the moments in my life that had shaped me. There were times when I wasn't sure if I could keep going, times when I felt like I had failed. But in those moments, I also found a sense of clarity. I realized that hope wasn't about having everything figured out—it was about trusting yourself, even when you don't know what's coming next.
I remember sitting down with the team, writing "Victory," a track that became the heart of Hope. It was inspired by all the moments we had struggled through, both as a group and individually. The lyrics reflect the feeling of coming out on the other side of hardship, stronger and more resilient. We wanted that message to be clear—to our fans, to ourselves. We were not just survivors; we were fighters. And we were going to keep fighting.
The inspiration for some of the tracks also came from the world outside of us. We could see the pain people were going through, the uncertainty that seemed to hang over everything. That's when we realized that Hope had to be more than just a personal journey—it had to be a collective one. We had always felt that music was a way to connect with people on a deeper level. We wanted Hope to be a source of light for anyone who felt lost, anyone who needed something to hold on to.