Lying Is the Most Fun a Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off
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"Lying Is the Most Fun a Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off" is a single
by the alternative rock band Panic! at the Disco
, from the album A Fever You Can't Sweat Out
. Released on August 7, 2006, it is the third commercially released single from that album and fourth overall ("The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage
" was only released promotionally). The song is sometimes referred to by the shortened title "Lying Is the Most Fun" for radio.
The song's title was taken from a line of dialog in the 2004 film Closer
(based on a 1997 play of the same name
). The line, spoken by Natalie Portman
's character, Alice, is "Lying is the most fun a girl can have without taking her clothes off, but it's better if you do." "But It's Better If You Do
", another song by Panic at the Disco, was released as a single prior to "Lying is the Most Fun".
In the U.S.
, the song peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart, number 96 on the Pop 100
, and number 4 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles
chart.
The song also reached number 39 on the UK Singles Chart
,, in the process becoming the longest un-bracketed title of a song to enter the UK Top 40 and number 26 on the ARIA Charts
,. The song also number 33 in New Zealand
.
This song was included in the video game Saints Row 2
.
was directed by Travis Kopach and filmed on June 19, 2006 in Los Angeles, California
. The video was premiered on MTV2
on July 14, 2006. It features people with fish tanks on their heads. The video only shows the band in one scene (the paramedics are the band members), because the band felt that their looks were distracting from their music.
According to one interpretation, the husband feels unloved by his wife whom he knows has been unfaithful. At one point the woman picks up a fish and puts it in her fish tank, representing her sleeping with another man. This makes her husband lose it and kill himself.
Those who believe in the above interpretation say that the number of fish in a person's tank represents the number of people a person has slept with. This leads people to believe that the woman in the video has been promiscuous outside her marriage while her husband only has one fish in his tank. However, upon closer inspection, it can be seen that he has numerous fish in his tank as well, although only the one is brightly orange in color and easy to see.
The band includes a fifteen-second intro instead of starting the vocals right at the beginning.
The band has reported on Steven's Untitled Rock Show
that they chose this plot for the video because they felt it was very different from the other treatments they were being offered from other directors.
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
by the alternative rock band Panic! at the Disco
Panic! at the Disco
Panic! at the Disco is an American alternative rock duo, formed in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2005. Since its split, the band's line-up includes Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith . Former members Ryan Ross and Jon Walker left the group in 2009...
, from the album A Fever You Can't Sweat Out
A Fever You Can't Sweat Out
A Fever You Can't Sweat Out is the debut studio album by American alternative rock band Panic! at the Disco. Recorded primarily at SOMD! Studios in College Park, Maryland with producer Matt Squire, the album was released September 27, 2005 on Decaydance and Fueled by Ramen Records.Written and...
. Released on August 7, 2006, it is the third commercially released single from that album and fourth overall ("The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage
The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage
"The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage", shortened to "The Only Difference" for radio and convenience, is a single from Panic! at the Disco's debut album A Fever You Can't Sweat Out . It achieved some commercial success and exposed the new band to an audience,...
" was only released promotionally). The song is sometimes referred to by the shortened title "Lying Is the Most Fun" for radio.
The song's title was taken from a line of dialog in the 2004 film Closer
Closer (film)
Closer is a 2004 romantic drama film written by Patrick Marber, based on his award-winning 1997 play of the same name. It was produced and directed by Mike Nichols and stars Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts, Jude Law and Clive Owen...
(based on a 1997 play of the same name
Closer (play)
Closer is the third play written by English playwright Patrick Marber. The play was premiered at the Royal National Theatre's Cottesloe Theatre in London in 1997, and made its North American debut at the Music Box Theatre on Broadway on 25 January 1999....
). The line, spoken by Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman
Natalie Hershlag , better known by her stage name Natalie Portman, is an actress with dual American and Israeli citizenship. Her first role was as an orphan taken in by a hitman in the 1994 French action film Léon, but major success came when she was cast as Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequel...
's character, Alice, is "Lying is the most fun a girl can have without taking her clothes off, but it's better if you do." "But It's Better If You Do
But It's Better If You Do
"But It's Better If You Do" is the third single by Panic! at the Disco, from the album A Fever You Can't Sweat Out .-Song information:...
", another song by Panic at the Disco, was released as a single prior to "Lying is the Most Fun".
In the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, the song peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart, number 96 on the Pop 100
Pop 100
The Pop 100 was a songs chart that debuted in February 2005 and was released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States until its discontinuation in 2009...
, and number 4 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles
Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles
The Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States. It lists the top 25 singles below number 100 that have not yet charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Sometimes, however, singles halt their progress on this chart, and never appear on the Hot 100...
chart.
The song also reached number 39 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
,, in the process becoming the longest un-bracketed title of a song to enter the UK Top 40 and number 26 on the ARIA Charts
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
,. The song also number 33 in New Zealand
Recording Industry Association of New Zealand
The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand...
.
This song was included in the video game Saints Row 2
Saints Row 2
Saints Row 2 is an open world action-adventure video game developed by Volition, Inc. and published by THQ for the Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 systems. It is the second title in the Saints Row series, after the release of Saints Row in 2006. It is succeeded by Saints Row: The...
.
Music video
The music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was directed by Travis Kopach and filmed on June 19, 2006 in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
. The video was premiered on MTV2
MTV2
MTV2 is a cable network that is widely available in the United States on digital cable and satellite television, and is progressively being added to analogue cable lineups across the nation...
on July 14, 2006. It features people with fish tanks on their heads. The video only shows the band in one scene (the paramedics are the band members), because the band felt that their looks were distracting from their music.
According to one interpretation, the husband feels unloved by his wife whom he knows has been unfaithful. At one point the woman picks up a fish and puts it in her fish tank, representing her sleeping with another man. This makes her husband lose it and kill himself.
Those who believe in the above interpretation say that the number of fish in a person's tank represents the number of people a person has slept with. This leads people to believe that the woman in the video has been promiscuous outside her marriage while her husband only has one fish in his tank. However, upon closer inspection, it can be seen that he has numerous fish in his tank as well, although only the one is brightly orange in color and easy to see.
The band includes a fifteen-second intro instead of starting the vocals right at the beginning.
The band has reported on Steven's Untitled Rock Show
Steven's Untitled Rock Show
Steven's Untitled Rock Show was an American television program that aired on Fuse from December 2004 to December 2009, in which host Steven Smith interviewed rock bands and musicians while airing rock videos.-History:...
that they chose this plot for the video because they felt it was very different from the other treatments they were being offered from other directors.
UK CD/Digital (August 2006)
- "Lying Is the Most Fun a Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off"
- "I Write Sins Not TragediesI Write Sins Not Tragedies"I Write Sins Not Tragedies" is a song by American rock band Panic! at the Disco, and is the lead single from their debut studio album, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out . It was released on April 27, 2006 on both compact disc and 7 inch vinyl. The song was written by guitarist Ryan Ross. The song...
" (live from Astoria)
UK enhanced CD (August 2006)
- "Lying Is the Most Fun a Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off"
- "Build God, Then We'll Talk" (Live from Astoria)
- "Lying Is the Most Fun a Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off" (video)
- "Lying Is the Most Fun a Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off" (live video from Astoria)
UK 7" picture disc (August 2006)
- "Lying Is the Most Fun a Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off"
- "The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press CoverageThe Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage"The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage", shortened to "The Only Difference" for radio and convenience, is a single from Panic! at the Disco's debut album A Fever You Can't Sweat Out . It achieved some commercial success and exposed the new band to an audience,...
" (live from Astoria)
WMI CD/Digital (January 2007)
- "Lying Is the Most Fun a Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off" (radio edit)
- "Lying Is the Most Fun a Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off" (album version)
- "I Write Sins Not TragediesI Write Sins Not Tragedies"I Write Sins Not Tragedies" is a song by American rock band Panic! at the Disco, and is the lead single from their debut studio album, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out . It was released on April 27, 2006 on both compact disc and 7 inch vinyl. The song was written by guitarist Ryan Ross. The song...
" (live from Astoria) - "Build God, Then We'll Talk" (live from Astoria)