Song on Fire

Nickelback

About Song on Fire

"Song on Fire" is a song by Canadian rock band Nickelback. It is the second single from their ninth studio album, Feed the Machine. It was released on April 28, 2017.


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The first words that come out
And I can see this song will be about you
I can't believe that I can breathe without you
But all I need to do is carry on
The next line I write down
And there's a tear that falls between the pages
I know that pain's supposed to heal in stages
But it depends which one I'm standing on

I write lines down, then rip them up
Describing love can't be this tough

I could set this song on fire, send it up in smoke
I could throw it in the river and watch it sink in slowly
Tie the pages to a plane and send it to the moon
Play it for the world, but it won't mean much
Unless I sing this song to you

I'm dying to show you
This could end happily ever after
There doesn't ever have to be disaster
And all you have to do is sing along

I write lines down, then rip them up
Impossible describing love

I could set this song on fire, send it up in smoke
I could throw it in the river and watch it sink in slowly
Tie the pages to a plane and send it to the moon
Play it for the world, but it won't mean much
Unless I sing this song to you

I could set this song on fire
Sing this song to you
I could set this song on fire

Light this old guitar on fire, I'd still hear the notes
Drown the melody in water, I'd still hear its ghost
Sing it with somebody else, but we'd be out of tune
Play it for the world, but it won't mean much

I could set this song on fire, send it up in smoke
I could throw it in the river and watch it sink in slowly
Tie the pages to a plane and send it to the moon
Play it for the world, but it won't mean much
Unless I sing this song to you

I could set this song on fire
Unless I sing this song to you
I could set this, I could set this
I want to sing this song to you
I could set this song on fire
Sing this song to you
I could set this, I could set this

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Nickelback

Nickelback is a Canadian rock band from Hanna, Alberta. Since 1995 the band has included guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist and back-up vocalist Ryan Peake and bassist Mike Kroeger. The band's current drummer and percussionist is Daniel Adair who has been with the band since 2005, replacing drummer Ryan Vikedal who was with the band between 1998–2005. Nickelback's music is classed as hard rock,post-grunge, and alternative rock. Nickelback is one of the most commercially successful Canadian groups, having sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, ranking as the 11th best selling music act of the 2000s, and is the 2nd best selling foreign act in the U.S. behind The Beatles for the 2000s.Billboard ranks them the top Rock group of the decade an… more »

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Written by: CHAD KROEGER, HAYLEY WARNER, RYAN A SPRAKER, RYAN ANTHONY PEAKE, STEPH JONES

Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Song Facts
"Song on Fire" is a single by the Canadian rock band, Nickelback, from their ninth studio album, "Feed the Machine", which was released in 2017.
Recording and Production
The song, like the rest of the album, was recorded at Mountain View Studios, located in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Music Composition
The single takes on a more softer, mid-tempo approach, differing from the band's previous harder rock or post-grunge aesthetics.
Lyric Description
The lyrics revolve around the longing for a romantic relationship that has come to an end, reflecting themes of regret, loss, and longing.
Critical Responses
The song received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its softer composition and emotional resonance, others criticized it for being formulaic.
Fan Responses
Despite mixed critical reception, the song resonated well with the fans and performed reasonably well on various music charts.
Band Statements
Chad Kroeger, the band's lead vocalist, revealed in interviews that "Song on Fire" was among the most personal songs for him in the album.
Music Video
The music video for "Song on Fire" was directed by Nigel Dick, a prominent music video and film director, who has worked with numerous bands and artists previously.
Commercial Performance
The song was not only a hit in their native Canada but also got recognition in several other countries including the United States.
Song Duration
The song runs for approximately 3 minutes and 50 seconds, fitting into the typical length for rock songs.
Instrumentation
"Song on Fire" exhibits Nickelback's talent for creating a melodic rock sound with prominent guitar-work, solid drum beats, and powerful vocals.

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