Why Not Us

"Why Not Us" is a song recorded by German pop trio Monrose. It was written by English singer-songwriter Alexis Strum and Guy Chambers produced by Pete Kirtley for the band's third studio album I Am (2008). The track was released as the album's third single on 28 November 2008 throughout German-speaking Europe. Peaking only at 27 in Germany, it became the group's lowest-charting single to date.

"Why Not Us"
Single by Monrose
from the album I Am
ReleasedNovember 28. 2008
Length3:29
LabelStarwatch
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Monrose singles chronology
"Hit 'N' Run"
(2008)		 "Why Not Us"
(2008)		 "Like a Lady"
(2010)
Music video
"Why Not Us" on YouTube

Music video

The music video for "Why Not Us" was directed by Markus Gerwinat and released on 14 November 2008. It shows the trio in black dresses in an autumn set, featuring visual elements from the Baroque age.

Track listings
CD maxi-single
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Why Not Us"
3:29
2."Why Not Us" (Beathoavenz Cut)
  • Chambers
  • Strum
  • Chambers
  • Kirtley[a]
  • Beathoavenz[b]
3:34
3."Why Not Us" (Electrasonic RMX)
  • Chambers
  • Strum
  • Chambers
  • Kirtley[a]
  • Sacha Collisson[b]
3:15
4."Strike the Match" (fArHOt Remix)
  • Tedder
  • Andrew Murray[b]
  • Christian Ballard[b]
2:58
2-track CD single
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Why Not Us"
  • Chambers
  • Strum
  • Chambers
  • Kirtley[a]
3:29
4."Strike the Match" (fArHOt Remix)
  • Tedder
  • Epstein
2:58

Notes

  • ^[a] denotes co-producer
  • ^[b] denotes additional producer

Charts
Chart (2008) Peak
position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[1] 53
Germany (Official German Charts)[2] 27

References
  1. "Monrose – Why Not Us" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
  2. "Monrose – Why Not Us" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
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