Reggae is characterized by a heavy bassline, often played by the bass guitar, which plays a dominant role in the genre. The bass sound in reggae is thick and heavy, with the upper frequencies removed and the lower frequencies emphasized. The guitar in reggae usually plays on the offbeat of the rhythm, and the concept of "call and response" can be found throughout reggae music.
Reggae music is known for its tradition of social criticism and religion in its lyrics, although many reggae songs discuss lighter, more personal subjects, such as love and socializing. The lyrics are often sung in Jamaican Patois, Jamaican English, and Iyaric dialects.
Reggae has spread to many countries around the world, and has been adapted and fused with local instruments and other genres. Reggae en Español, for example, has spread from mainland South America and the Caribbean to the rest of South America. In the United Kingdom, Caribbean music, including reggae, has been popular since the late 1960s and has evolved into several subgenres and fusions. Many reggae artists began their careers in the UK, and there have been a number of European artists and bands drawing their inspiration directly from Jamaica and the Caribbean community in Europe.
Bob Marley, one of the most important figures in the development of reggae, helped to popularize the genre internationally. Marley's music was rooted in the political and social struggles of Jamaica and addressed issues such as poverty, injustice, and discrimination. He is often credited with bringing reggae music to a global audience, and his music continues to be celebrated and influential today.
Reggae has given rise to several subgenres, including dancehall, dub, and roots reggae. Dancehall is a more upbeat and dance-oriented version of reggae, with a focus on rhythm and melody. Dub is a subgenre of reggae that emphasizes the use of effects and manipulation of the sound during recording and mixing. Roots reggae, on the other hand, is a more traditional form of reggae that focuses on social and political issues, often featuring a slower tempo and more conscious lyrics than other subgenres.
In conclusion, reggae is a distinctive and influential music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. It has had a significant impact on popular music around the world, with its message of unity, social justice, and love resonating with listeners of all ages and backgrounds. From Bob Marley's timeless classics to the latest dancehall hits, reggae music remains a powerful force in the world of music and culture.
Roxanne
The Police Lyrics
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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
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
Oh
I loved you since I knew ya
I wouldn't talk down to ya
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 (Roxanne) 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 (Roxanne) have to put on the red light
(Roxanne) Put on the red light
You don't (Roxanne) have to put on the red light
(Roxanne) Put on the red light
(Roxanne) Put on the red light
"Roxanne" by The Police is a classic song about a man pleading with a prostitute to leave her difficult lifestyle and embrace a better life with him. It encourages her to stop putting on the red light, to stop walking the streets for money and selling her body for sex. The first verse focuses on the idea that the days of prostitution are over, and she does not have to sell herself in that way. The second verse is the man professing his love for Roxanne, saying he knows his mind is made up, and she does not have to share herself with other men.
The song conveys the message that prostitution is not a good way to live one's life and that anyone in that lifestyle can choose to leave it and pursue something better. The lyrics suggest that Roxanne is trapped in this lifestyle that she may not want to be in, and this man loves her enough to want her to leave it behind.
"Roxanne" was inspired by Sting, the band's lead singer, seeing a Parisian prostitute in 1977 who was soliciting outside the band's hotel. Sting later referred to the song as more complicated than just an anti-prostitution song, with the second verse being about either the jealousy of a lover or Satan’s obsession with a woman's soul.
Line by Line Meaning
Roxanne
Directly addressing a woman named Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light
You don't need to engage in sex work and advertise with a red light
Those days are over
The past era of needing to do sex work to survive is no longer necessary
You don't have to sell your body to the night
You don't have to engage in prostitution and give up your physical body to the night
You don't have to wear that dress tonight
You don't have to wear revealing clothing to attract clients tonight
Walk the streets for money
You don't have to walk the streets and solicit clients for money
You don't care if it's wrong or if it's right
You don't care about the moral implications of engaging in sex work
(Roxanne) Put on the red light
Repeatedly questioning why Roxanne continues to advertise her services with a red light
Oh
Expression of frustration or sadness
I loved you since I knew ya
Expressing long-lasting romantic feelings for Roxanne
I wouldn't talk down to ya
Asserting that he wouldn't treat Roxanne with condescension or disrespect
I have to tell you just how I feel
Expressing the need to be honest about feelings towards Roxanne
I won't share you with another boy
Asserting the desire to have exclusive romantic relations with Roxanne
I know my mind is made up
Confident that the decision to pursue Roxanne romantically is final
So put away your make-up
Not wanting Roxanne to have to advertise her services anymore
Told you once, I won't tell you again it's a bad way
Stating that he has expressed his opinion on sex work and won't repeat himself
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gordon Sumner
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Daniel
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maría barbizzotti
Accurate lyrics (by The Police)
Rock Sand, 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
Rock Sand, 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
Rock Sand, you don't have to put on the red light
Rock Sand, you don't have to put on the red light
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I loved you since I knew ya
I wouldn't talk down to ya
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
Rock Sand, you don't have to put on the red light
Rock Sand, you don't have to put on the red light
(Rock Sand) you don't have to put on the red light
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Jade Dapoigny
Roxanne
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 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
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Roxanne (Put on the red light)
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Dani Baciu
I think we can agree that this song is a banger in every timeline
budda_bae_ker on IG
Literally the worst song I've ever heard
Denyse Evora
@Sofa this song in legendary
Romeo Bruno
Community lol
Ben MacNally
even the darkest timeline
uhuihi uihiuh
I can't agree with that. I listened to this song one time after doing so much ketamine that I forgot what year it was. I went to bed that night absolutely convinced it was 2006 (it was actually 2009). I therefore update your hypothesis and suggest a time independence for this song due to the fact that time scattering had no effect on my interpretation of it. I hereby suggest that it does not have time dependence and can be relatable to anyone regardless of what time they listen to it in.
Samy Merrouche
The day my baby girl named Roxane was born, I drove home to get some clothing for staying in hospital with my wife, and the second I started the car, this song played on the radio. Greatest chills in my whole life :)
jANET wEBSTER
Congratulations! What a beautiful name for your daughter! One of My Electric Blue Acaras is named Roxanne - The other 2 are Sting and Busy. Interestingly Sting chose Busy (older female) as his mate rather then Roxanne - am thinking he has not heard the song lol
Morbid Corpse
That is scary.