"House on Fire" is a song by the American rock band Rise Against. The song was released on January 9, 2018 as the second single from their eighth studio album, Wolves.[1] Originally made available as a pre-release buzz track on May 21, 2017, the song was written by lead singer Tim McIlrath about the perils of fatherhood.[2]
| "House on Fire" | ||||
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| Single by Rise Against | ||||
| from the album Wolves | ||||
| Released | January 9, 2018 | |||
| Studio | Rock Falcon, Nashville, Tennessee | |||
| Length | 3:15 | |||
| Label | Virgin | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Tim McIlrath | |||
| Producer(s) | Nick Raskulinecz | |||
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Composition
editIn an interview with Matt Pinfield on the 2 Hours with Matt Pinfield podcast, lead singer Tim McIlrath stated that "When you hear it you might hear a kind of classic love-and-loss-like love song... but the song actually is about becoming a parent. I like to think I have the world figured out, but once you throw a 13-year-old daughter your way you realize, I have nothing figured out. And this is an incredible challenge that's at the same time worth it."[2]
Loudwire stated that the song was built around a "driving drum and guitar beat powering a majority of the song, allowing for the occasional pull back to let Tim McIlrath's raspy yet commanding vocals take the attention."[3]
Release
editOn January 9, 2018, "House on Fire" was officially sent for adds on alternative radio stations.[1]
Music video
editOn January 9, 2018, a music video for the song was also released. The video was directed by Daniel Carberry and revolves around a grandfather's love for his granddaughter.[4] The granddaughter is gifted with the ability to control fire, which goes awry as her grandfather must venture through the fire in order to save her; the members of Rise Against make a cameo appearance at a café watching the news and helping the grandfather on his way. The video's press release states that it represents "the innocence of early childhood giving way to the tumultuous coming-of-age years" and "how personal relationships can also have an impact on our world."[5]
Charts
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Future Releases on Alternative Radio Stations, Independent Artist Song Releases | ..." 2017-11-15. Archived from the original on 2017-11-15. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
- ^ a b "Watch Rise Against's Emotion Filled Video for 'House on Fire'". Loudwire. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
- ^ "Rise Against Unleash 'House on Fire' Ahead of New Album". Loudwire. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
- ^ "WATCH: Rise Against Share "House on Fire" Video". 107.7 The End. 2018-01-09. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
- ^ "Rise Against explores family bonds in "House on Fire" video - Music News - ABC News Radio". ABC News Radio. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
- ^ "Rise Against Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ "Rise Against Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ "Rise Against Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved January 21, 2022.