"Lanterns" is the second single from Australian

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's fourth album, '' March Fires''. Band member Ian Berney said "It was always about our own sense of community and reaching far and wide in the most positive way we could, with the most positive message we had at the time, and it really connected with people."

Music video

The music video for "Lanterns" was directed by Josh Logue and was shot in Sydney, Australia. It was nominated for Best Video at the

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.ARIA Award previous winners.

Chart performance

"Lanterns" debuted at number five on the ARIA Singles Chart on the issue dated 28 January 2013 It was the band's first ever single to hit the top 10 in Australia. "Lanterns" reached its peak of number three two weeks later. It also topped the ARIA Australian Singles Chart for a total of nine weeks.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Accolades

Release history

References

External links

Official music video
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