ROXANNE
AnnenMayKantereit & Milky Chance Lyrics

In “Roxanne,” AnnenMayKantereit and Milky Chance provide their interpretation of the popular song by The Police from the 1980s. The lyrics can be interpreted as a PSA-type message to a woman named Roxanne, who sells her body for money. The first verse sets the tone of the song, with the singers telling Roxanne she doesn't have to resort to prostitution to make a living. The chorus, repeating the line “you don't have to put on the red light,” further emphasizes this anti-prostitution message. The second verse, however, seems to shift the point of view. Here, the lead singer declares his love for Roxanne and states that he doesn’t want to share her with anyone else. The chorus repeats, but this time with a variation of the line: "you don't have to put on the red light for me." This indicates that the singer is asking Roxanne to change her ways for him. The song comes full circle, ending with the repetition of the chorus, as if to drive home the message that even though the singer loves Roxanne, she still doesn't have to sell her body for money.

The song has sparked a lot of conversation and debate about its intentions, with some hearing a feminist theme of empowerment, and others hearing a message of male dominance over Roxanne's choices. The song’s message can be seen as a commentary on the objectification of women and the societal pressures that lead them to resort to selling themselves for money. Additionally, the song can be interpreted as a plea for Roxanne to recognize her own value and self-worth, and to choose a new path for herself.