We were trying to preserve our integrity, yet find a home on radio", lead singer Pat DiNizio said.

When the film's producer asked DiNizio to change the lyrics, because it revealed too much of the plot, he refused, and the band decided to keep the song for their next album, 11.

[3][4] Pat DiNizio stated that he wrote the lyrics with a separate meaning from the movie in mind.

Madonna was originally enlisted to sing the harmony vocals, but failed to show up for the recording session.

[4] On May 18, 2010, "A Girl Like You" was made available as a downloadable song in the Rock Band digital store.