There are other artists with the same name:
2. Tonic is a house music producer.
3. A pop band from Belgium active in the 1980s.
Casual Affair
Tonic Lyrics
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In the world today
You say it's all about the passion
And the wars you wage
I'm not sayin'
I'm one for violence
But it keeps me hangin' on
It's a casual affair
Oh they'll pay top dollar
Make you wear the dog collar
When everybody loves you
I said I'm not afraid of change
I'm not afraid to lose
They say it's all about the sacrifice
And the weapons you choose
Like I said I'm not one for violence
But it keeps me hangin' on
It's a casual affair
When everybody loves you
Oh they'll pay top dollar
Make you wear the dog collar
When everybody loves you
It's a casual affair
When everybody loves you
Oh they'll pay top dollar
Make you wear the dog collar
When everybody loves you
It's a casual affair
When everybody loves you
Oh they'll pay top dollar
When everybody loves you
It's a casual affair
It's a casual affair
The lyrics to "Casual Affair" by Tonic explore the concept of fame and the sacrifices that come with it. The song suggests that people will do anything to achieve stardom, including enduring the violence and the pressures of the industry. The lines, "You say it's all about the passion, and the wars you wage" suggests that fame is not for the faint-hearted and that one has to be willing to fight for it. However, the singer of the song is not one for violence despite being aware of its importance in the game.
The chorus of the song, "When everybody loves you, they'll pay top dollar, make you wear the dog collar," indicates that fame does not come cheaply, and that celebrities often have to compromise their values in order to achieve it. The phrase "wear the dog collar" could be interpreted as a metaphor for submission to the industry's demands or being controlled like an animal. Despite the compromises, the song suggests that fame is a "casual affair" and that those who have it should not be afraid to lose it.
Line by Line Meaning
So you give it all
You're putting everything you have into this.
In the world today
In today's society.
You say it's all about the passion
You believe that having a strong passion for something is everything.
And the wars you wage
And the struggles you endure to achieve your goals.
I'm not sayin'
I'm not suggesting or insinuating anything.
I'm one for violence
I don't prefer or condone violent behavior.
But it keeps me hangin' on
But it keeps me motivated and determined.
It's a casual affair
It's something that is not taken too seriously, but is still important.
When everybody loves you
When society sees you as a valuable and desirable person.
Oh they'll pay top dollar
They will pay a lot of money or offer a great deal to have you on their side.
Make you wear the dog collar
Metaphor for being controlled or owned by someone.
I said I'm not afraid of change
I expressed that I am not scared of changes.
I'm not afraid to lose
I'm not scared to fail or lose what I have.
They say it's all about the sacrifice
It's often believed that sacrificing something is necessary to achieve greatness.
And the weapons you choose
The methods and strategies you employ to attain your objectives.
When everybody loves you
When society sees you as a valuable and desirable person.
It's a casual affair
It's something that is not taken too seriously, but is still important.
When everybody loves you
When society sees you as a valuable and desirable person.
Oh they'll pay top dollar
They will pay a lot of money or offer a great deal to have you on their side.
Make you wear the dog collar
Metaphor for being controlled or owned by someone.
When everybody loves you
When society sees you as a valuable and desirable person.
It's a casual affair
It's something that is not taken too seriously, but is still important.
It's a casual affair
It's something that is not taken too seriously, but is still important.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAN ROTHCHILD, EMERSON HART, JEFF RUSSO, KEVIN SHEPARD
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