"Strike the Match" is a song by German pop trio Monrose. 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). Production on the track was helmed by Tedder, with additional production provided by Christian Ballard, Pete Kirtley, and Andrew Murray.
The song premiered on 23 May 2008 on German radio network Planet Radio and was first performed on the final episode of Germany's Next Topmodel, Cycle 3 on 5 June. On 6 June 2008, it was released by Starwatch Music as the lead single from I Am. Following its physical single release, "Strike the Match" debuted at number 10 on the German Singles Chart and within the top 20 in Austria and Switzerland. It also reached the top 40 on a composite Eurochart.
A music video for "Strike The Match" was filmed in Berlin in May 2008.[1] It made its television debut on 29 May on German music network VIVA's show VIVA Live!.[1]
It shows the girls dancing in a club with friends. Other scenes show them in front of a car at night, and in a digital black and white city.
