Urie discusses the allure of a casual sexual encounter in an interview with RockSound:
"Even when you’re with somebody, your mind still wanders. There’s always the fantasy. Me and my wife always talk about our celebrity crushes […] That’s where this song came from: living out the fantasy in your mind without actually going through with it."
Interestingly, the intro to the Youtube version of the song is taken from the 1961 anti-gay propaganda film “Boys Beware”.
Casual Affair
Panic! at the Disco Lyrics
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That could go anywhere
And only for tonight
Take any moment, any time
A lover on the left
A sinner on the right
Just lay in the atmosphere
Lay in the atmosphere
A casual affair
Break involuntary ties
A secret so the spies
Could never find us out
Stay for as long as you have time
So the mess that we'll become
Leaves something to talk about
Just lay in the atmosphere
A casual affair (hush little baby, don't say a word)
Lay in the atmosphere
A casual affair
(I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it
(I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it again)
(I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it
(I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it, I did it again)
Lay in the atmosphere
A casual affair (hush little baby, don't say a word)
Lay in the atmosphere
A casual affair
The song "Casual Affair" by Panic! at the Disco paints a picture of a rather fleeting and laid-back approach to love and relationships. The singer describes a situation that begins as an innocent and spontaneous encounter that could quickly take shape into anything, but only for one night. The persona in the song is clearly not looking for anything serious, as seen in the line, "Take any moment, any time."
The singer goes on to describe the atmosphere of the encounter, and emphasizes the importance of discretion, telling the lover to “hush-hush” and not reveal their affair. Despite this casual approach, there is an aura of intensity in the song, where the illicit nature of the relationship speaks to its depth and to its ability to create lasting memories. The persona does not mind the mess that they will become, as long as it creates something to talk about for days to come.
Overall, "Casual Affair" by Panic! at the Disco explores the thrill of an impulsive and intense relationship that is not bound by any rules, structure, or expectations. It underscores the idea that sometimes one can feel alive in relationships that are purely impulsive and physical, even as it warns that such relationships are transitory and often do not last.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, a casual affair
Introducing and inviting someone to a casual, one-time-only relationship
That could go anywhere
Without any long-term commitment, what might happen is completely open
And only for tonight
This casual affair has a short time frame and will be over after tonight
Take any moment, any time
This affair could happen at any time, spontaneously
A lover on the left
One side of us is full of love and emotion
A sinner on the right
The other side of us is full of sin and wrong-doing
Lay in the atmosphere
The mood around us is very relaxed and open to any experience
A casual affair (Hush-hush, don't you say a word)
This affair is a secret (so we won't get caught) and should not be spoken about
Break involuntary ties
We don't want anything to hold us back, even though we're taking risks
A secret so the spies
We want to keep this private and hidden from others who might interfere
Could never find us out
We hope to continue this secret affair without anyone discovering it
Stay for as long as you have time
The duration of the affair is limited to whatever time we have available
So the mess that we'll become
Despite knowing that this casual affair could cause problems or complications, we're still doing it
Leaves something to talk about
The affair is exciting and interesting - it's something we'll both remember and talk about in the future
Just lay in the atmosphere
We can relax and enjoy the moment without worrying too much about the future
A casual affair (Hush-hush, don't you say a word)
Once more, a reminder that this is a secret affair and must not be spoken about
Lay in the atmosphere
Once more, feels good to be relaxed and not worry about the future for mental peace.
A casual affair
The final reminder that this is a one-time-only event
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brendon Boyd Urie
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Hey, a casual affair
That could go anywhere
And only for tonight
Take any moment, any time
A lover on the left
A sinner on the right
Lay in the atmosphere
A casual affair (Hush-hush, don't you say a word)
Lay in the atmosphere
A casual affair
Break involuntary ties
A secret so the spies
Could never find us out
Stay for as long as you have time
So the mess that we'll become
Leaves something to talk about
Just lay in the atmosphere
A casual affair (Hush-hush, don't you say a word)
Lay in the atmosphere
A casual affair
Ps: I just wanted the lyrics so I can see them 😂😂
@iPatkice
Stop whining about all the changes, whether it's about the sound or the members. They swore to shake it up and YOU swore to listen.
@johnwise9863
Ah ha! I love martyrdom and suicide, great song
@DashCat9
Haha...that's great. I love that every album sounds so different, and the new one is actually my favorite of the bunch.
@oliviahaglund8978
Hmm Patrice URIE.....I believe that's a picture of Brendon ;) Need I say more?
@Aika.G
PREACH IT!!!!!!
@oliviahaglund8978
I just got that! ~~Swear to shake it up and you swear to listen ;)
@vincent-nu3us
"just lay in the atmosphere,"
I'm crying and moaning at the same time
@ellieshull1475
[빈센트]vincent what a mood
@nyahweddmatt4852
When I do that I song like a boat horn
@xxxsoph
@@nyahweddmatt4852 PAHAHAHAHA