World on Fire (Sarah McLachlan song)

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"World on Fire" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan. It was released in June 2004 as the third single from her Afterglow album (2003).

Background and writing

McLachlan wrote the song in the wake of the September 11 attacks.

Music video

The video was directed by Sophie Muller. It opens with the claim of having cost $150,000, despite the ensuing low-quality footage of a barefoot McLachlan in a plain room playing her guitar. The video continues to reveal it actually cost $15, then tracking (in animated and videotaped segments) how the remainder went to enriching lives all around the globe through charitable donations.

Track listing

CD MaxiSingle UK Promo US Promo US Promo (Vinyl) CAN Promo UK Promo (Vinyl)

Charts

Additional information

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