After graduating from high school, she moved to New York City and studied acting at New York University. She also learned to play the guitar and sent a demo tape to the College Music Journal and Grand Royal, a record label headed by the Beastie Boys. Her debut album, Strictly Platinum, gained her some notoriety for being one of very few white rappers, as well as for her openness regarding her Jewish heritage and gender-related issues.
Princess Superstar has collaborated with Kool Keith, Jon Spencer, MC Paul Barman, the High and Mighty, The Prodigy, Moby, Disco D and others. Some of the producers that worked with her include Prince Paul, Curtis Curtis, Beth Orton, Arthur Baker, Jacques Lu Cont, Junior Sanchez, Todd Terry, and DJ Mighty Mi from the High and Mighty.
Her biggest single so far has been "Bad Babysitter," which was chart position #11 in the UK. In 2007, a mash-up was created using Princess Superstar's "Perfect" and "Exceeder" by DJ Mason. The resulting track was called "Perfect Exceeder." It has become another one of Princess Superstar's top songs.
Quitting Smoking Song
Princess Superstar Lyrics
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All the smokers cough along
If I can do it, so can you
Let's chew some gum and say fuck you
It's the quitting smoking song
All the smokers cough along
If I can quit, you can quit
Let's have some fun, break some shit
Well this is the hundredth, billionth time I've tried to quit
So sick of it, wait, shit, I gotta cough and spit
I was a bitch before but now a triple bitch, bitch, bitch
Slipped on day six and stick patches on both tits, oww
Ripped 'em off with a rash, sick of the crap
Sick of payin' nine bucks a patch, sick of keepin' track (anybody got a match?)
Throw the pack in the trash and blow one fast and light it up
(You shouldn't do that), you know, I know, uh, I don't give a fuck
Can I get to the end and feel bad again
Can't call your friends cause this is the tenth time you said you'd quit
And this time I'm really gonna do it man, I got a plan
Acupuncture and bran, nicorette, treadmill and zyban
Man I feel weak, I feel so dumb
I got ninety-nine problems, cigarettes is number one
Gonna curse Benson Hedges, curse Phillip Morris
Gonna curse you motherfuckers till I make it to the chorus
It's the quitting smoking song
All the smokers cough along
If I can do it, so can you
Let's chew some gum and say fuck you
It's the quitting smoking song
All the smokers cough along
If I can quit, you can quit
Have fun and break some shit
I haven't smoked in a week, all my clothes still stink, eww
What did I used to think, this website says my lungs have one spot of pink, what!
What am I gonna do instead of smoke when one, drinking coffee, two, thinking about the Iraqis
Three, in a boring conversation, four, mad impatient or five, waiting outside
Six, while I drive, seven, feeling crappy, eight, feeling happy, nine, this is not happening!
I can't stop snacking, it's numb-wracking
My pants buttons are snapping and my rapping is totally blocked
Got more wrinkles than a pitbull, plus a new pimple
I'm supposed to be a sex symbol! Yeah
It's official, I'd rather kill myself smoking than live without it
So sick of feeling sick, so sick of myself sick of talking about it
Gonna curse Marlboro, curse Phillip Morris
Curse you motherfuckers till I make it to the chorus
It's the quitting smoking song
All the smokers cough along
If I can do it, so can you
Let's chew some gum and say fuck you
It's the quitting smoking song
All the smokers cough along
If I can quit, you can quit
Have fun and break some shit
Wow, it's been a year, I still got a career
Lost some weight but still don't got a stomach, or dough, like Britney Spears
But I can actually breathe, got some nice white teeth
And I can sit through dinner and not get up to smoke in the middle and leave
Believe me, I've got a lot to say on the topic
If you're a smoker and you know it clap your hands, now stop it!
You look pretty stupid with that thing in your mouth
Pretty insecure with that thing sticking out, little wrinkles on your brow
I don't know how you're gonna do it but you better do it
Your lungs or these corporations, which one you want ruined
I'm sorry, I'm startin' to preach just a little bit
Nothin' worse than a smoker who quit but you smell like shit
Go kiss someone else, you taste so gross dude
I smelled you before you even came close, eww
Gonna curse Benson Hedges, curse Phillip Morris
Gonna curse you motherfuckers till I make it to my chorus
It's the quitting smoking song
All the smokers cough along
If I can do it, so can you
Let's chew some gum and say fuck you
It's the quitting smoking song
All the smokers cough along
If I can quit, you can quit
Have fun and break some shit
Hey can I have a cigarette now?
The song "Quitting Smoking Song" by Princess Superstar is a witty and insightful commentary on the challenges of quitting smoking. The lyrics document the struggles of a smoker attempting to quit, including the physical withdrawals and mental challenges of breaking the addiction. The singer reflects on the her many previous attempts to quit, noting her frustration and determination to finally succeed. The song is filled with humorous observations, such as the singer's reliance on snacks and gum to curb cravings, and the various daily situations in which she would typically smoke. The chorus encourages smokers to join in and quit together, with a rallying cry to "break some shit" and take control of their lives.
The lyrics are tinged with a sense of frustration, honesty, and self-awareness. The singer is candid about her own struggles and offers encouragement and solidarity to other smokers hoping to quit. The use of humor and profanity gives the song a rebellious edge, challenging societal norms around smoking and the tobacco industry. Overall, the "Quitting Smoking Song" is a powerful anthem for smokers looking to break the cycle and take control of their health.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the quitting smoking song
The song is about quitting smoking.
All the smokers cough along
Even smokers enjoy the song and relate to it.
If I can do it, so can you
The singer believes that if she can quit smoking, others can too.
Let's chew some gum and say fuck you
Suggested alternative to smoking, while also telling cigarettes to 'fuck off'.
Well this is the hundredth, billionth time I've tried to quit
The singer has tried to quit smoking many times before.
So sick of it, wait, shit, I gotta cough and spit
The singer is tired of trying to quit smoking but still suffers from the effects of smoking.
Can I get to the end and feel bad again
The singer wonders if she will be able to quit smoking for good this time or if she will start again and feel guilty.
Gonna curse Benson Hedges, curse Phillip Morris
The singer is angry at the tobacco industry for producing cigarettes and misleading people about the dangers of smoking.
I haven't smoked in a week, all my clothes still stink, eww
Despite not smoking for a week, the singer's clothes still smell like smoke.
What did I used to think, this website says my lungs have one spot of pink, what!
The singer reflects on her previous attitude towards smoking and is surprised to learn about how much damage smoking has done to her body.
I'm supposed to be a sex symbol! Yeah
The singer is upset about the negative effect smoking has had on her appearance and self-esteem.
It's official, I'd rather kill myself smoking than live without it
The singer is struggling to quit smoking and wonders if living without cigarettes is even worth it.
Wow, it's been a year, I still got a career
The singer has been able to quit smoking for a year and is proud that it has not negatively impacted her career.
You look pretty stupid with that thing in your mouth
The singer is critical of smokers and their appearance while smoking.
Your lungs or these corporations, which one you want ruined
The singer questions whether smokers want to harm their own health or continue to support tobacco companies.
Nothing worse than a smoker who quit but you smell like shit
The singer dislikes the smell of former smokers who have recently quit and emphasizes the importance of hygiene.
Hey can I have a cigarette now?
The singer acknowledges the temptation to start smoking again, but the song encourages the listener to resist and stay quit.
Contributed by Cameron I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ethanhernandez5727
some dude w/ 500k used ur song and led a link to this, sweet song my dude
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@bigjaydz3298
Has this song really only got 2 comments(mine 3rd) I thought it would have hate, and congratu-fucking-lations to the dik asss duc
@christaylor9571
Yeah what u said
@killianfitzgeraldkippler
damn why do i get most of my songs from YouTubers I got this one from official duck studios :p
@ThomasMehi01
Same
@mb3214
I Morine Barnes want to Stop Smoking but entourage of jealous people follow me to the shop STRESS me up looking at me like that they bought the same thing too a packet of cigarette. They chat me causing me to have difficulty to Stop Smoking. I must stub out my cigarette and not buy anymore to Stop Smoking and have a white Princess smile and stain free teeth. Thx. Morine Barnes 57. Donald 59, Myola 37 & Rommel Edwards 35. Graham 90.