The music video is widely considered the defining element of the song's success. It features:
: Characterized by Bree's deep, deadpan baritone vocals, lush orchestral strings, and a "nostalgic touch" that invites a slow, rhythmic dance. Jonathan Bree - You're So Cool
: The bridge references Sunset Boulevard , with Bree singing about playing the "devoted butler" to a "faded star". Musical Style Genre : Baroque pop / Indie pop / Chamber pop. The music video is widely considered the defining
Watch the viral music video for 'You're So Cool' to experience the iconic masked performance: Jonathan Bree - You're So Cool Lil' Chief Records YouTube• Aug 28, 2017 Musical Style Genre : Baroque pop / Indie pop / Chamber pop
: Directed by Bree himself, the black-and-white clip mimics live music broadcasts from the 60s, where bands often mimed to pre-recorded tracks.
The lyrics contrast themes of personal wellness and individual privilege with the crushing reality of modern labor.