Roxanne
Ewan Jose & Jacek Lyrics

Will drive you!
The intense passion and emotion of the tango will enrapture and take control of you.

Mad!
The passion and emotion of the tango may drive you to a level of frenzied madness.

Roxanne / You don't have to put on that red light
The singer implores Roxanne to not sell her body as a prostitute, represented by the 'red light district', and to not engage in this harmful and dangerous lifestyle.

Walk the streets for money / You don't care if it's wrong or if it is right
Roxanne is engaging in prostitution to make money, regardless of the moral implications and consequences of her actions.

You don't have to wear that dress tonight
The singer tells Roxanne that she does not have to engage in prostitution, even if it means she will have to dress differently or change her lifestyle to do so.

His eyes upon your face / His hand upon your hand / His lips caress your skin / It's more than I can stand!
The singer cannot bear to witness the physical and emotional infidelity of Roxanne and her lover, as represented by their physical closeness and intimacy.

Why does my heart cry? / Feelings I can't fight!
The singer is deeply conflicted and tormented by his love for Roxanne, even though it is impossible for them to be together.

You're free to leave me but / Just don't deceive me! / ...and please believe me when I say / I love you!
The singer pleads with Roxanne not to lie to him or deceive him about her feelings, even if she must leave him. He expresses his sincere love and devotion to her despite the circumstances.

Why yo que te quiero tanto que voy hacer / Me dejaste, me dejaste por un montón de monedas / El alma se me fue / Se me fue el corazón / Ya no tengo ganas de vivir / Porque no te puedo convencer / Que no te vendas corazón
The singer mourns his loss of Roxanne, overwhelmed by the power of his love for her. He laments that he cannot convince her to stop selling herself and wishes for death rather than continuing to live without her.

Roxanne! / You don't have to put on that red light!
The tango dancer echoes the singer's plea for Roxanne to stop engaging in prostitution and to not dress herself up as a sex worker.

Roxanne! / You don't have to wear that dress tonight! / Roxanne! / You don't have to put on that red light / Roxanne! / Roxanne! / Roxanne! / Roxanne!
The singer continues to plead with Roxanne to change her ways and abandon her dangerous lifestyle, singing her name in desperation and longing.

I love you!
Despite the pain and heartache, the singer continues to profess his love for Roxanne.