Lanterns (song)
# Lanterns (song)

"Lanterns" is the second single from Australian alternative rock band Birds of Tokyo'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 ARIA Music Awards of 2013.

## 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.

## Certifications

| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| - | - | - |
| Australia (ARIA) | 4× Platinum | $280,000^^$ |
| $^^$ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |||

## Accolades

| Year | Ceremony | Award | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| 2013 | 27th ARIA Music Awards | Song of the Year | Nominated |
| 2013 | 27th ARIA Music Awards | Best Video | Nominated |

## Release history

| Country | Date | Format | Label |
| - | - | - | - |
| Australia | 14 January 2013 | Digital download | EMI |
| United States | 20 January 2014 | Adult album alternative radio | Loma Vista Recordings, Republic Records |
| United States | 18 March 2014 | Modern rock radio | Loma Vista Recordings, Republic Records |
| United States | 22 April 2014 | Contemporary hit radio | Loma Vista Recordings, Republic Records |
