A Film for the Future

Idlewild

About A Film for the Future

"A Film for the Future" is a song by Scottish rock band Idlewild, from their 1998 debut album Hope Is Important. It was the first single to be released from the album and charted at #53 in the UK Singles Chart in April 1998 (see 1998 in British music). The song was used in the videogame Gran Turismo. Roddy Woomble told The Skinny (magazine) in a video interview in 2015 the song "kind of launched our career on a major label". He added: "Because up until that point we had always been on independent labels. So, yeah, I think there was high hopes for that song and I think to a certain degree it established us, a wee bit. And it was a good song to be known for when we were playing live, because our live concerts were known for, like, chaos and excitement. Of course, the way we play it now is completely different." 


Year:
1998
3:21
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This is a film about the future
It is the future of your life
You think it's certain
But nothing is certain
No, nothing is certain
No, nothing is certain
No

I know what you think
You think this film is about you
Well, it isn't about you
It isn't about you

I know what you think
You think this film is about you

This is a film about the future
It is the future of your life
You think it's certain
But nothing is certain
No, nothing is certain
But nothing is certain
No

I know what you think
You think this film is about you
It isn't about you
It isn't about you

I know what you think
You think this film is about you

[Incomprehensible]

I never realized that this time is far now
It's clear to see that you are the leader now
That you're following a lost leader now
Following a lost leader now

This is a film about the future
It is the future of your life
Which you think it's certain
But nothing is certain
No, nothing is certain
No, nothing is certain
No

I know what you think
You think this film is about you
It isn't about you
It isn't about you

I know what you think
You think this film is about you

I know what you think
You think this film is about you
It isn't about you
It isn't about you

I know what you think
You think this film is about you

[Incomprehensible]

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Idlewild

Idlewild is a Scottish indie rock band from Edinburgh, formed in 1995. The band's line-up consists of Roddy Woomble (lead vocals), Rod Jones (guitar, backing vocals), Colin Newton (drums), Allan Stewart (guitar) and Gareth Russell (bass). To date, Idlewild have released six full-length studio albums, with their latest, Post Electric Blues, self-released to fans in June 2009. more »

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Written by: BOB FAIRFOULL, COLIN NEWTON, ROD PRYCE-JONES, RODDY WOOMBLE

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10 facts about this song

Music Genres
"A Film for the Future" by Idlewild leans into the intersection of punk, rock, and indie music. This blending of genres is a characteristic feature of Idlewild's sound.
Album
The song is part of the band's debut album, "Hope Is Important," which was released in 1998.
Release Year
Initially, "A Film for the Future" had been released as a standalone single in April 1998 before being included in the October 1998 debut album.
Chart Success
The song peaked at Number 53 in the UK Singles Chart, marking the band's first entry onto the chart.
Musical Composition
The song is fast-paced with a fusion of distorted guitars, pounding drums, and strong, raw vocals.
Themes
Lyrics are honed in on retrospection, disillusionment, and an undertone of youthful rebellion, resonating with the disillusioned youth of the time.
Band Influence
The song helped establish Idlewild's reputation as one of the UK's most promising post-Britpop bands.
Iconic Status
While not a global hit, "A Film for the Future" maintains a revered status within the band's fanbase and is considered an important song in their discography.
Critical Reception
The song was praised by music critics for its energy, raw emotion, and distinctive sound that set Idlewild apart from their contemporaries.
Live Performances
"A Film for the Future" has been a staple song in the band's live performances, signifying its timelessness and enduring appeal to fans over the years.

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