Roxanne
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- Roxanne LyricsRoxanne
You don't have to put on the red light
Those days are over
You don't have to sell your body to
the night
Roxanne
You don't have to wear that dress
tonight
Walk the streets for money
You don't care if it's wrong or if
it's right
Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
I loved you since I knew you
I wouldn't talk down to you
I have to tell you just how I feel
I won't share you with another boy
I know my mind is made up
So put away your makeup
Told you once I won't tell you again
It's a bad way
Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light
You don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
You don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
You don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
You don't have to put on the red light
Those days are over
You don't have to sell your body to
the night
Roxanne
You don't have to wear that dress
tonight
Walk the streets for money
You don't care if it's wrong or if
it's right
Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
I loved you since I knew you
I wouldn't talk down to you
I have to tell you just how I feel
I won't share you with another boy
I know my mind is made up
So put away your makeup
It's a bad way
Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light
You don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
You don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
You don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Roxanne put on the red light
Facts about Roxanne
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Roxanne is written by Gordon Matthew Sumner.
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It is first released on November 02, 1978 as part of Police's album "Outlandos d'Amour" which includes 10 tracks in total.
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When we explore how the lyrics were meant to make us feel, the hymn 'Roxanne' by Sting narrates the tale of a person who tries to persuade a certain Roxanne to drop a life of prostitution and streetwalking for money. The lyrical content is very intimate, full of love and the desire for Roxanne to turn towards a different way of life, one that is not the red light district, thus it raises the issues of concern and respect and is also a demand for a better life. Roxanne lyrics mainly focuses on love, social commentary, heartbreak, empowerment and despair. Nonetheless, the song also clearly marks the importance of freedom from exploitation, love and devotion, and rejection of societal norms. The lyrics are indeed very suggestive and they talk about prostitution and the moral and social aspects of such actions. There is no bad language or sexuality in the song but the subject matter might be a bit too much for very young children, thus, it would be better if parents supervised.
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Roxanne falls under the genre Rock.
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Roxanne song length is 3 minutes and 11 seconds.
Who wrote Roxanne lyrics?
Roxanne is written by Gordon Matthew Sumner.
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When was Roxanne released?
It is first released on November 02, 1978 as part of Police's album "Outlandos d'Amour" which includes 10 tracks in total.
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What is the meaning behind Roxanne lyrics?
When we explore how the lyrics were meant to make us feel, the hymn 'Roxanne' by Sting narrates the tale of a person who tries to persuade a certain Roxanne to drop a life of prostitution and streetwalking for money. The lyrical content is very intimate, full of love and the desire for Roxanne to turn towards a different way of life, one that is not the red light district, thus it raises the issues of concern and respect and is also a demand for a better life. Roxanne lyrics mainly focuses on love, social commentary, heartbreak, empowerment and despair. Nonetheless, the song also clearly marks the importance of freedom from exploitation, love and devotion, and rejection of societal norms. The lyrics are indeed very suggestive and they talk about prostitution and the moral and social aspects of such actions. There is no bad language or sexuality in the song but the subject matter might be a bit too much for very young children, thus, it would be better if parents supervised.
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Which genre is Roxanne?
Roxanne falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Roxanne?
Roxanne song length is 3 minutes and 11 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Gordon Matthew Sumner
Record Label(s): 2003 A&M Records Ltd Under exclusive license to Polydor Ltd
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Meaning to "Roxanne" song lyrics
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Paul G January 6, 2014-15:07
I will tell you that I heard the song this morning but had ? On "it's a bad way", what they were singing. As I read about the drinking game here and remembering my teenage party days.. The song began playing in the showroom of the car dealership I work at. Freaky Deaky
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I will tell you that I heard the song this morning but had ? On "it's a bad way", what they were singing. As I read about the drinking game here and remembering my teenage party days.. The song began playing in the showroom of the car dealership I work at. Freaky Deaky
Shane October 14, 2012-17:08
There is a good drinking game that goes with this song. Everytime you hear Roxanne, take a drink. Everytime you hear 'put on the red light' stand up turn around and sit back down. Great near the end of the song.
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There is a good drinking game that goes with this song. Everytime you hear Roxanne, take a drink. Everytime you hear 'put on the red light' stand up turn around and sit back down. Great near the end of the song.
diana August 9, 2012-17:11
this song reminds me of my last trip to sequoia national park. i was driving back to my campsite listening to this song when a bear walked in front of my bear. i named it roxanne!!!
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this song reminds me of my last trip to sequoia national park. i was driving back to my campsite listening to this song when a bear walked in front of my bear. i named it roxanne!!!
roxanna April 24, 2012-22:20
meaning of this song to me is...there was some girl name roxanne that use to be a hooker but she has gotten older and found someone to love her just the way she is and he told her the way he felt!!
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meaning of this song to me is...there was some girl name roxanne that use to be a hooker but she has gotten older and found someone to love her just the way she is and he told her the way he felt!!
Ironlak leeos February 29, 2012-14:19
Had a girl namedd Roxanne but she changed her name after I showed her this song to foxy hahahah love letters..
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Had a girl namedd Roxanne but she changed her name after I showed her this song to foxy hahahah love letters..
Corey January 21, 2012-4:22
I have several hoes that I pimp for, my nick name for them is roxxanne. Pimpin ain't easy but it sure is fun. Thanks to Sting for inspiring me. Great song too.
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I have several hoes that I pimp for, my nick name for them is roxxanne. Pimpin ain't easy but it sure is fun. Thanks to Sting for inspiring me. Great song too.
Winkle September 8, 2010-23:47
Huge Sting fan but never cared much for this song. But WOW is the Symphonicities version of Roxanne absolutely awesome. Love it!
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Huge Sting fan but never cared much for this song. But WOW is the Symphonicities version of Roxanne absolutely awesome. Love it!
Roxanne August 31, 2010-23:38
Sting, I have loved this song since you first wrote & sang it. Many times, with my name being Roxanne, people begin singing this song upon introduction to me. It has truly been a huge part of my life.
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Sting, I have loved this song since you first wrote & sang it. Many times, with my name being Roxanne, people begin singing this song upon introduction to me. It has truly been a huge part of my life.
acidninedrummer July 27, 2010-23:24
Roxanne is one of the simplest yet funnest songs to play on drums...so easy to get into. love the Police; Copeland's a top influence!
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Roxanne is one of the simplest yet funnest songs to play on drums...so easy to get into. love the Police; Copeland's a top influence!
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@Shane, I have heard of a similar take on the song, but every time you hear "Roxanne," we all do a burpee. (jumping jacks while waiting). Tons of fun, the loser has to do extra burpees. (Losing constituting of the people who didn't get in a burpee right when he said it. Agreed, it gets interesting toward the end.)