Features synthesizers, piano, bass, guitar, and percussion like tambourines.
"House On Fire" uses fire as a central metaphor for an intense, possibly destructive relationship. Sia - House On Fire (Official Audio)
Lyrics like "Baby I want to drink you in like oxygen" suggest a love that is both vital and overwhelming. "House On Fire" is the eighth track on
"House On Fire" is the eighth track on Sia's seventh studio album, , released on January 29, 2016, through Monkey Puzzle and RCA Records . True to the album's concept—a collection of songs Sia originally wrote for other A-list pop stars—the track explores themes through a "play-acting" lens, though critics note it remains unmistakably her own due to her distinctive vocal delivery. Production and Composition Beyond romantic love, the song has been analyzed
Some interpretations suggest the song depicts an abusive relationship , where the speaker is addicted to the "pain" and "heat" of the situation, even if it leads to self-destruction.
Beyond romantic love, the song has been analyzed as a reflection of Sia's own career and social anxiety , representing her desire to "keep burning" (perform and create) despite the pressure of fame. Performance and Reception Sia - House On Fire (Official Audio)