House on Fire (Rise Against song) explained

House on Fire
Cover:HouseOnFireRiseAgainst.jpg
Artist:Rise Against
Type:single
Album:Wolves
Studio:Rock Falcon, Nashville, Tennessee
Label:Virgin
Producer:Nick Raskulinecz
Prev Title:The Violence
Prev Year:2017
Next Title:Broken Dreams, Inc.
Next Year:2020

"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 The song was released on January 9, 2018 as the second single from their eighth studio album, Wolves.[1] Originally made available as a pre-release buzz track on May 21, 2017, the song was written by lead singer Tim McIlrath about the perils of fatherhood.[2]

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."

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.

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 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

Year-end charts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Future Releases on Alternative Radio Stations, Independent Artist Song Releases .... https://web.archive.org/web/20171115060123/https://www.allaccess.com/alternative/future-releases. dead. 2017-11-15. 2017-11-15. 2018-01-09.
  2. Web site: Watch Rise Against's Emotion Filled Video for 'House on Fire'. Loudwire. 2018-01-09.
  3. Web site: Rise Against Unleash 'House on Fire' Ahead of New Album. Loudwire. 2018-01-09.
  4. News: WATCH: Rise Against Share "House on Fire" Video. 2018-01-09. 107.7 The End. 2018-01-09.
  5. Web site: Rise Against explores family bonds in "House on Fire" video - Music News - ABC News Radio. ABC News Radio. en. 2018-01-09.
  6. Web site: Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2018. Billboard. January 21, 2022.