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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
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 make up
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
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
I loved you since I knew 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 make up
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
Facts about Roxanne
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Roxanne is written by Gordon Matthew Sumner.
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It is first released in 2001 as part of Sting's album "...All This Time" which includes 15 tracks in total.
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When we explore how the lyrics were meant to make us feel, "Roxanne" by Sting is a merciful plea to a prostitute to quit her cruel life, with the red light standing for her profession and the constantly repeated requests not to put it on being a very hopeful sign that she would change her situation. The lyrics of Roxanne predominantly highlight love, empowerment, angst, reflection and social commentary. Moreover, the song brings out the necessary qualities of compassion and love, as well as redemption and change, even more strongly. The lyrics include references to adult themes like prostitution and language that is quite explicit, thus making the content inappropriate for children and adolescents.
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Roxanne falls under the genre Rock.
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Roxanne song length is 3 minutes and 36 seconds.
Who wrote Roxanne lyrics?
Roxanne is written by Gordon Matthew Sumner.
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When was Roxanne released?
It is first released in 2001 as part of Sting's album "...All This Time" which includes 15 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, "Roxanne" by Sting is a merciful plea to a prostitute to quit her cruel life, with the red light standing for her profession and the constantly repeated requests not to put it on being a very hopeful sign that she would change her situation. The lyrics of Roxanne predominantly highlight love, empowerment, angst, reflection and social commentary. Moreover, the song brings out the necessary qualities of compassion and love, as well as redemption and change, even more strongly. The lyrics include references to adult themes like prostitution and language that is quite explicit, thus making the content inappropriate for children and adolescents.
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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 36 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Gordon Matthew SumnerRecord Label(s): 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc
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