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"Casual" is a 2022 song by American singer-songwriter Chappell Roan featured on the artist's 2023 album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. The song received widespread acclaim from critics upon release.

Background and composition
After the release of her single "Die Young," Roan signed to Atlantic Records in 2017 and moved from her hometown of Willard, Missouri to Los Angeles the following year. According to an interview with Headliner Roan was inspired to write "Pink Pony Club" during this period after a night at The Abbey, a gay bar in West Hollywood. The song was written by Roan and music producer Dan Nigro.

Release
"Pink Pony Club" was released on October 28, 2022 and later included on her debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.

Commercial performance
Though first released in 2022, "Casual" entered the charts in June 2024, becoming a sleeper hit, after the release of Roan's debut album and a series of viral live performances heightened her public profile.

Music video
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Personnel
Source:
 * Chappell Roan – vocals, songwriting
 * Dan Nigro – production, synths, keyboards, piano, bass, programming, guitars, backing vocals, songwriting
 * Benjamin Romans – piano
 * Sam Stewart – guitar
 * Kate Brady – backing vocals
 * Ryan Linvill – programming
 * Mitch McCarthy – mixing
 * Randy Merrill – mastering

Composition
Lyrically, the majority of the album deals with sex and romance. Shygirl has stated that sentimental themes are present in tracks such as "Woe", where she attempts to recognize that her occasional displeasure towards her fanbase would not have been shared in their shoes.