Why Not Us

"Why Not Us" is a song recorded by German pop trio Monrose. It was written by 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
Released	November 28. 2008
Recorded	2008
Genre	Electropop
Length	3:29
Label	Starwatch
Songwriter(s)	Guy Chambers, Alexis Strum
Producer(s)	Pete Kirtley, Guy Chambers
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.

Formats and track listings

These are the formats and track listings of major single-releases of "Why Not Us."

CD maxi

1. "Why Not Us" – 3:29
2. "Why Not Us" (Beathoavenz Cut) – 3:34
3. "Why Not Us" (Electrasonic RMX) – 3:15
4. "Strike the Match" (fArHOt Remix) – 2:58

2-track CD single

1. "Why Not Us" – 3:29
2. "Strike the Match" (fArHOt Remix) – 2:58

Charts

Chart (2008)	Peak position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[1]	53
European Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[2]	89
Germany (Official German Charts)[3]	27

References

1. "Austriancharts.at – Monrose – Why Not Us" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
2. "Monrose – Chart Search" Billboard European Hot 100 Singles for Monrose. Retrieved 2011-05-06. (subscription required)
3. "Offiziellecharts.de – Monrose – Why Not Us". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 2011-05-06.

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics