Chappell Roan’s career has skyrocketed over the last year. She went from a relative unknown to one of pop’s biggest players seemingly overnight–at least from the outside looking in. One of the first songs that helped her gain traction was “Casual.” This endlessly relatable song about being stuck in an undefined relationship worked wonders in putting Roan on the map. Uncover the meaning behind “Casual” with us, below.
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Behind the Meaning of Chappell Roan’s Breakout Track, “Casual”
My friends call me a loser
‘Cause I’m still hanging around
I’ve heard so many rumors
That I’m just a girl that you bang on your couch
I thought you thought of me better
Someone you couldn’t lose
You said, “We’re not together”
So now when we kiss, I have anger issues
Roan presents the issue in the first verse. While she is head over heels for her partner, they refuse to define the relationship. It’s not an uncommon experience. Many of Roan’s listeners will likely be able to apply this track to their own lives.
This song is one of many that tout Roan as a candid songwriter. She isn’t afraid to let her listeners into her personal life. She does so in the hopes that they can commiserate with her.
You said, “Baby, no attachment”
But we’re
Knee deep in the passenger seat, and you’re eating me out
Is it casual now?
Two weeks, and your mom invites me to her house on Long Beach
Is it casual now?
I know what you tell your friends
It’s casual, if it’s casual now
Then, baby, get me off again
If it’s casual, it’s casual now
The chorus is evidence of Roan’s impeccable melody writing. It’s hard to shake this song once you hear it. On top of this song being relatable, it’s insatiably catchy. It’s a one-two punch in terms of appeal. Revisit this Roan track, below.
Dumb love, I love being stupid
Dream of us in a year
Maybe we’d have an apartment
And you’d show me off to your friends at the pier
Knee-deep in the passenger seat and you’re eating me out
Is it casual now?
Two weeks and your mom invites me to her house in Long Beach
Is it casual now?
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