Rufus Wainwright - Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk'?

   'Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk' was written by Canadian–American singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright.

2. On which album does 'Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk' appear?

   'Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk' is the opening track on Rufus Wainwright's second studio album, Poses (2001). A reprise version also appears as the last track on the same album.

3. What inspired Rufus Wainwright to write 'Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk'?

   The song was inspired by a specific hangover experience while living in New York City's Chelsea Hotel. After a long night out, Wainwright craved chocolate milk, but consuming it along with cigarettes made him feel worse. This prompted him to write an honest song about indulgence and cravings.

4. Was there a music video for 'Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk'?

   Yes, the music video for 'Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk,' directed by Giles Dunning and released by DreamWorks in 2001, features Rufus Wainwright performing at a piano inside a warehouse and walking around New York City. The audio track used is actually the reprise version of the song.

5. Did 'Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk' appear in any films or TV shows?

   'Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk' appears on the soundtrack to the Italian film Caos Calmo and in the How I Met Your Mother season 5 episode 'Last Cigarette Ever'. The reprise version is also featured on the soundtrack to the film The Last Kiss (2006).

6. What instruments are featured in 'Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk'?

   'Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk' includes string arrangements done by Rufus Wainwright himself. The track also features French horns, banjo, guitar, bass, and drums.