Start the Fire

Alcazar

About Start the Fire

"Start the Fire" was the final Alcazar single, released in 2005 as a second single from their compilation album Dancefloor Deluxe, before their three-year hiatus. The chorus is borrowed from Billy Joel's classic hit "We Didn't Start the Fire", though the verses are completely new. It also features samples from Heartache # 9 of Delegation. The maxi single contains two previously unreleased tracks "Glamourama" and "Nothing But the Video On". These tracks are rumoured to have been recorded for a third Alcazar studio album. The track reached #10 in Sweden, and, randomly enough #87 in Switzerland. 


Year:
2005
3:17
44 
#1

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Your baby's going out
But she doesn't want to go with you
When the beat is loud
Then she wants to dance with someone new
She moves with the disco nation

But you shouldn't lay the blame
Don't point your hand in our direction
You shouldn't play the saint
We always rocked your party

We didn't start the fire
It was always burning
Since the world's been turning
No we didn't start the fire
No we didn't light it
But we tried to fight it

Oo-aa, oo-aa
Oo-aa, oo-aa

When your baby's on the move
Don't you blame it on the melody
It's just another groove
Being laid out for the dancing feet
By this Alcazar DJ

So you should lay the blame

We didn't start the fire

Everybody's dreaming
Everybody's screaming
Everybody's steaming
On the night train, night train
Everybody's swaying
Everybody's yeahing
Everybody's playing
On the love game, love game

You should lay the blame

(We didn't start the fire)

We didn't start the fire
We didn't start the fire

We didn't start the fire

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Alcazar

Alcazar was a Swedish Eurodance group which has established themselves as one of Sweden's most successful music groups with a string of hits since their debut single in 1999. Worldwide, Alcazar sold over 12 million records between 2001 and 2004. Alcazar have also had success around the world with their song "Crying at the Discoteque", having charted in countries such as USA, Brazil, Australia, Japan and most countries in Europe. Alcazar disbanded indefinitely in August 2011 after a concert at Stockholm Pride. more »

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Written by: KEN GOLD, MICHAEL DENNE, BILLY JOEL, ANOO BHAGAVAN, JONAS VAN DER BURGH, NIKLAS VAN DER BURGH

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Start the Fire" is a song recorded by the Swedish band Alcazar. This musical ensemble known for their pop and dance music was formed in 1998, and has seen numerous changes in its lineup over the years.
Release Year
The song was officially released in the year 2005, making it one of the band's later releases after their breakthrough in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Album Studio
This song is featured on Alcazar’s third studio album “Alcazarized”.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Start the Fire" achieved considerable success in Europe. It peaked at number nine on the Swedish Singles Chart, cementing Alcazar's local popularity.
Song Production
This Song was written by the Swedish songwriter trio Jonas von der Burg, Anoo Bhagavan, and Niklas von der Burg.
Song Genre
"Start the Fire" is an uptempo dance-pop song, and it carries Alcazar's signature flamboyant style and high-energy performance.
Eurovision Entry
It was also Alcazar's entry in Melodifestivalen 2005 - the competition that determines Sweden's participant for the Eurovision Song Contest. However, it did not make it past the semi-finals.
Other Versions
Unlike many of Alcazar's songs, "Start the Fire" did not have many alternative versions or remixes. This was mainly due to the band wanting to preserve the song's energetic, dance-pop sound.
Choreography
The band, known for their choreography, performed the song with a dance routine which has become synonymous with the band's live performances.
Commercial Use
Since its release, "Start the Fire" has been used in numerous advertisements and promos, further increasing its popularity and reach.
Music Video
The music video for "Start the Fire" highlights the band's vibrant and energetic style. It features the band members dancing in various costumes and settings, creating an elaborate visual spectacle.

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