It was written by OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder and singer Deborah "SoShy" Epstein and recorded for the group's third studio album I Am (2008).

"Strike the Match" was written by OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder and singer Deborah "SoShy" Epstein.

"[2] "Strike the Match" was released by Starwatch Music on 6 June 2008 as the lead single from Monrose's third studio album I Am (2008).

[4] In Switzerland, the song peaked at number 11, becoming the group's highest-charting single since "Hot Summer.

Other scenes show them in front of a car at night, and in a digital black and white city.