Which Artists Released Songs Titled Playing With Fire?

I’ve noticed the phrase 'Playing with Fire' keeps popping up across musical styles, so when someone asks me who’s used that title I think of a few that are easy to find. First and foremost is Blackpink — their 'Playing with Fire' from 2016 is probably the most internationally famous modern example. Another artist I frequently hear associated with the title is Sam Tinnesz; his version leans into dramatic, trailer-ready alt-pop. A related older reference is the Rolling Stones’ 'Play with Fire', which isn’t the exact same wording but shows the idea’s been around in rock for decades.

If you want more than those examples, the title is common enough that indie bands, country artists, and electronic producers often have their own tracks called 'Playing with Fire'. The quickest way to get a fuller list is to search databases like Discogs or MusicBrainz, or put the title in quotes on Spotify or YouTube to see exact matches — you’ll find both big-name singles and surprising underground uses, which is half the fun.

I get a little thrill whenever a song title pops up in multiple places because it feels like a shared cultural ringtone — and 'Playing with Fire' is one of those titles that lots of musicians keep coming back to. The clearest example I always point people to is K-pop powerhouse Blackpink, who released 'Playing with Fire' in 2016 as part of their early breakout era. That track has a combustible mix of EDM-pop and attitude that made it a staple on playlists when I was commuting and trying to learn the choreography from shaky phone videos.

Beyond Blackpink, there are plenty of other artists who have recorded tracks called 'Playing with Fire'. One I keep bumping into on trailers and playlists is Sam Tinnesz — his 'Playing With Fire' has that dramatic, cinematic alt-pop vibe producers love for TV promos. There’s also the classic-but-different case of the Rolling Stones, who have a song called 'Play with Fire' from the mid-'60s; it’s not exactly the same title, but it’s related and shows the phrase’s long appeal. Outside those names, the title turns up across genres — indie and electronic producers, country artists, and rock bands all seem to have their own 'Playing with Fire' somewhere in a single, EP, or album tracklist.

If you’re trying to track down every artist who’s used that exact title, I’d go hunting on MusicBrainz, Discogs, or even do a Spotify/Apple Music search for the exact phrase in quotes — the results will show mainstream hits alongside plenty of obscure releases. YouTube can be great too because artists often upload acoustic versions or live takes with the same title. Personally, chasing these down has led me to cool sleeper artists I wouldn’t otherwise have discovered, so if you like a title with attitude, 'Playing with Fire' is a tiny rabbit hole worth falling into.