House on Fire (Mimi Webb song) explained

House on Fire
Cover:Mimi Webb - House on Fire.png
Type:single
Artist:Mimi Webb
Album:Amelia
Length:2:20
Label:Epic
Producer:
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Prev Year:2021
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Next Year:2022

"House on Fire" is a song by British singer and songwriter Mimi Webb. It was released on 18 February 2022 through Epic Records as the lead single from her debut studio album Amelia. The song debuted at number six on the UK Singles Chart, making it her highest debut on the chart.

Critical reception

The song was described as a "catchy, self-incriminating song". Taking her previous singles into account, Tomás Mier of Rolling Stone called Webb the "queen of breakups".[1] The "upbeat production" was viewed as the singer showing another side of the singer.[2] Billboard writer Jason Lipshutz included the song on the "10 cool new pop songs" list of the week, saying that "Webb has dropped a wondrous, biting pop track". He also drew comparisons to Canadian singer Tate McRae: by "singing in this tale of heartbroken arson", Webb combines elements of both "a major-key pop refrain and hit a revenge-fantasy pose".[3] In a mixed review, Jenessa Williams of The Guardian awarded the song 3 out of 5 stars, praising her vocal abilities while calling her songs "unimaginative" and sticking to a "well-rehearsed formula".[4]

Commercial performance

In Ireland, Webb earned her highest chart entry with the song so far.[5] Debuting at number six in the United Kingdom on 25 February 2022, she also reached her highest charting song there, surpassing "Good Without", which had previously peaked at number eight in early 2021.[6] In the United States, the song also surpassed "Good Without" as her highest charting effort on Mainstream Top 40, before being later surpassed by "Red Flags".

Music video

The music video was released on 18 February 2022 and was directed by KLVDR.[2] It features shots of Webb setting the house of her ex-boyfriend on fire after he had cheated on her. She is then seen dancing with firefighters and posing next to nurses.[1]

Cover versions

Fellow British singer George Ezra covered the song during a BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge performance, in addition to performing his song "Green Green Grass" on 19 May.[7]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[8] 40
Global 200 (Billboard)[9] 196
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 8
Norway (VG-lista)[11] 40
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[12] 1
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[13] 32

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
UK Singles (OCC)[14] 42

Notes and References

  1. Mimi Webb Is Besties With Firefighters After Setting Her Man's 'House on Fire' in New Video. Mier. Tomás. Rolling Stone. 18 February 2022. 26 February 2022.
  2. Web site: Video: Mimi Webb Releases New 'House On Fire' Music Video. Major. Michael. BroadwayWorld. 18 February 2022. 26 February 2022.
  3. 10 Cool New Pop Songs to Get You Through The Week: Mimi Webb, Coin, Hanson & More. Lipshutz. Jason. Billboard. 22 February 2022. 26 February 2022.
  4. Web site: Mimi Webb review – algorithmic polish from TikTok's heartbreak queen. Williams. Jenessa. The Guardian. 18 February 2022. 26 February 2022.
  5. Web site: Belters Only earn landmark first Number 1 single in Ireland with Make Me Feel Good ft. Jazzy: "We couldn't have done it without you". Official Charts Company. 25 February 2022. 26 February 2022.
  6. Web site: We Don't Talk About Bruno extends lead as 2022's longest-running Number 1 single as Mimi Webb gains highest new entry. Official Charts Company. 25 February 2022. 26 February 2022.
  7. News: George Ezra Performs "Green Green Grass" & Mimi Webb's "House On Fire" on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge. Pm Studio World Wide News . PM Studio. 20 May 2022. 6 October 2022. Maeoka . Toshio .
  8. Billboard Canada CHR/Top 40: Week of May 7, 2022. Billboard. 5 May 2022.
  9. Billboard Global 200: Week of March 5, 2022. Billboard. 1 March 2022.
  10. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 28 February 2022. 26 February 2022.
  11. Web site: VG-lista – Topp 20 Single 2022-08. VG-lista. 26 February 2022.
  12. Web site: Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 8. Sverigetopplistan. 26 February 2022.
  13. Pop Airplay: Week of April 16, 2022. Billboard. 12 April 2022.
  14. Web site: End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 - 2022. Official Charts Company. 29 January 2023.