House on Fire (Mimi Webb song)

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"House on Fire"
Single by Mimi Webb
from the album Amelia
Released18 February 2022 (2022-02-18)
Length2:20
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)
  • Mimi Webb
  • Pablo Bowman
  • Charlie Martin
  • Ines Dunn
  • Joe Housley
Producer(s)
  • Cirkut
  • The Nocturns
Mimi Webb singles chronology
"24/5"
(2021) 		"House on Fire"
(2022) 		"Goodbye"
(2022)
Music video
"House on Fire" on
YouTube

"House on Fire" is a song by British singer and songwriter

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.

Mainstream Top 40, before being later surpassed by "Red Flags".[7]

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.[8]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart performance for "House on Fire"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Canada
CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[9]
 40
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[10] 12
Global 200 (Billboard)[11] 196
Ireland (IRMA)[12] 5
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] 8
Norway (VG-lista)[14] 40
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[15] 1
UK Singles (OCC)[16]
 6
US
Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[7]
 32

Year-end charts

2022 year-end chart performance for "House on Fire"
Chart (2022) Position
UK Singles (OCC)[17] 42

Certifications

Certifications for "House on Fire"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[18] Platinum 600,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ a b Mier, Tomás (18 February 2022). "Mimi Webb Is Besties With Firefighters After Setting Her Man's 'House on Fire' in New Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  2. ^ a b Major, Michael (18 February 2022). "Video: Mimi Webb Releases New 'House On Fire' Music Video". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  3. ^ Lipshutz, Jason (22 February 2022). "10 Cool New Pop Songs to Get You Through The Week: Mimi Webb, Coin, Hanson & More". Billboard. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  4. ^ Williams, Jenessa (18 February 2022). "Mimi Webb review – algorithmic polish from TikTok's heartbreak queen". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  5. ^ "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. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  6. ^ "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. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Pop Airplay: Week of April 16, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  8. ^ Maeoka, Toshio (20 May 2022). "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. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  9. ^ "Billboard Canada CHR/Top 40: Week of May 7, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
  10. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 202233 into search. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  11. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of March 5, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
  12. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  13. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  14. ^ "VG-lista – Topp 20 Single 2022-08". VG-lista. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  15. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 8". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  16. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  17. ^ "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 - 2022". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  18. ^ "British single certifications – Mimi Webb – House on Fire". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
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