Katy Perry - Champagne Problems (the Smile Series) Apr 2026

The Beautiful Story Behind Katy Perry's 'Smile' – Cole Owen

: Lyrics such as "We put the dirty work in / Now we're celebrating" emphasize that their current stability was earned through difficult "make-ups to breakups". The Smile Video Series Katy Perry - Champagne Problems (The Smile Series)

: The title uses the common idiom "champagne problems" to contrast her current minor issues with the heavy, existential crises (like depression and breakups) she faced in earlier years. The Beautiful Story Behind Katy Perry's 'Smile' –

: Perry has cited Justin Timberlake's "Mirrors" as an inspiration, noting that real relationships challenge you to see and improve parts of yourself you might otherwise ignore. Katy Perry - Champagne Problems (The Smile Series)

As part of the Smile Video Series released in late August 2020, Perry debuted a dedicated visual for the track.