1. **"The Cigarette Duet"** — is a duet in which Princess Chelsea and musician Jonathan Bree play out a dialogue about the harmful habit of smoking. The song's lyrical basis is built on a semi-humorous argument:
- The man speaks about his cigarette addiction with irony and indifference.
- The woman, on the other hand, is concerned about his health and tries to convince him to quit smoking.
2. **The creative path of the authors**
- **Princess Chelsea**
- Born in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Started her musical journey as a classical pianist but later transitioned into indie pop.
- Her style is characterized by charming melodies, theatricality, and occasionally sarcastic lyrics.
- Her album *"Lil' Golden Book"* reflects on her childhood memories and musings on adult life.
- **Jonathan Bree**
- Creative partner and producer of the song, also a New Zealand musician.
- Known as the founder of the band The Brunettes.
- After collaborating with Princess Chelsea, he began a solo career with a focus on cinematic and melancholic music styles.
3. **Why was this song created?**
Princess Chelsea created "The Cigarette Duet" as a satirical look at real-life relationship situations where one side tries to "fix" the other. The song also shows how trivial arguments can become a metaphor for more serious conflicts.
4. **Popularity and impact**
The music video went viral due to its simplicity and charm. The shoot took place in a regular pool, but the retro style, soft colors, and ironic atmosphere created the effect of a "vintage home video." This helped the track achieve cult status and made Princess Chelsea well-known among indie music fans.
5. **For the song and its visual accompaniment, we recommend watching the official video:**
[Princess Chelsea - The Cigarette Duet](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TV_128Fz2g&utm_source=chatgpt.com)
6. **The music video on YouTube has gathered over 70 million views, indicating its popularity among a wide audience.**
(princesschelsea.fandom.com)
7. **This track became a defining moment in Princess Chelsea's career, solidifying her status as a talented and original artist on the international music scene.**
(albumoftheyear.org)
8. **Page on Genius.com with the song's lyrics**
(genius.com)
9. **Original video and song pages**
- [Original "The Cigarette Duet" video on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TV_128Fz2g)
- [Song page on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/1GuePXsEPSh73jK51YNrBR)
- [Track on Bandcamp](https://princesschelsea.bandcamp.com/track/the-cigarette-duet)
10. **Princess Chelsea**
- [Official website Princess Chelsea](https://princesschelsea.co.nz/)
- [YouTube channel Princess Chelsea](https://www.youtube.com/user/princesschelseamusic)
- [Instagram Princess Chelsea](https://www.instagram.com/princesschelseanz/)
- [Bandcamp Princess Chelsea](https://princesschelsea.bandcamp.com/)
11. **Jonathan Bree**
- [Official website Jonathan Bree](https://jonathanbree.com/)
- [YouTube channel Jonathan Bree](https://www.youtube.com/c/JonathanBreeOfficial)
- [Instagram Jonathan Bree](https://www.instagram.com/jonathanbree/)
- [Bandcamp Jonathan Bree](https://jonathanbree.bandcamp.com/)
12. **Other sources and media references**
- [Wikipedia page Princess Chelsea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Chelsea)
- [Page on Genius.com with the song's lyrics](https://genius.com/Princess-chelsea-the-cigarette-duet-lyrics)
