House on Fire (Rise Against song)

"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 The song was released on January 9, 2018 as the second single from their eighth studio album, Wolves.[1] Originally made available as a pre-release buzz track on May 21, 2017, the song was written by lead singer Tim McIlrath about the perils of fatherhood.[2]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"
Single by Rise Against
from the album Wolves
ReleasedJanuary 9, 2018 (2018-01-09)
StudioRock Falcon, Nashville, Tennessee
Length3:15
LabelVirgin
Songwriter(s)Tim McIlrath
Producer(s)Nick Raskulinecz
Rise Against singles chronology
"The Violence"
(2017)		 "House on Fire"
(2018)		 "Broken Dreams Inc."
(2020)

Composition

In 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

On January 9, 2018, "House on Fire" was officially sent for adds on alternative radio stations.[1]

Music video

On 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 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
Chart (2018) Peak
position
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[6] 35
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[7] 7

References
  1. "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.
  2. "Watch Rise Against's Emotion Filled Video for 'House on Fire'". Loudwire. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
  3. "Rise Against Unleash 'House on Fire' Ahead of New Album". Loudwire. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
  4. "WATCH: Rise Against Share "House on Fire" Video". 107.7 The End. 2018-01-09. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
  5. "Rise Against explores family bonds in "House on Fire" video - Music News - ABC News Radio". ABC News Radio. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
  6. "Rise Against Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  7. "Rise Against Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
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