The lyrics were earnest statements of affection toward the divine.
He, for his part, could never be sure if her muted statements of affection contained any truth or she was subtly managing the situation to avoid offending him in case he might go public.
Lady Gaga's original has always sounded like a commentary on gender and power relations, but Mr. Daughtry, aviators blocking his eyes and biceps popping out of his T-shirt, sings it as the statement of brute affection it always threatened to be.
It was meant as a very public statement of love and affection.
Yet the Commission has determined that this is the case, and so, again, I want to express my regret for breaching the Communion's bonds of affection," Bishop Chane said in a statement.
"From our first performance, we have been humbled by the spontaneous and genuine outpouring of affection from fans and the theatre community alike," read a statement from Thomas Schumacher, president and producer, Disney Theatrical Productions.
Lincoln took the sentiment, stripped it of its orotundity, and produced one of the most stirring political statements in American history: Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.
Should the flirting or show of affection progress, while still being polite, make a firm "I meant what I said" statement, but don't say it like that.
Journey – who have been resurgent in recent years thanks to the revival of affection for Don't Stop Believin' – pronounced themselves "humbled to be included", while Yes offered a fuller statement of their delight.
Public displays of affection provide that visibility.
