"A City on Fire" is a song by English

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band Fightstar, released 20 December 2009, on Search and Destroy Records as a digital download only. The single is featured on the deluxe edition re-release of the band's third album, '' Be Human'', which includes four recorded tracks.

Digital bundle

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Music video

A music video was filmed for the single in October 2009, and premiered on the bands MySpace on 24 October. The video was directed by Sitcom Soldiers. The video depicts the band performing in a studio in front of a brightly lit display screen. There are also various shots of

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sped up, and various political messages on

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Chart positions

Personnel

* Charlie Simpson — lead vocals, rhythm guitar * Alex Westaway — lead guitar, vocals * Dan Haigh – bass guitar * Omar Abidi – drums, percussion

References

External links

Official Video
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