Roxanne
Ewan McGregor José Feliciano & Jacek Koman Lyrics
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Mad
Roxanne
You don't have to put on that red light
Walk the streets for money
You don't care if it's wrong or if it is right
You don't have to wear that dress tonight
Roxanne
You don't have to sell your body to the night
His eyes upon your face
His hand upon your hand
His lips caress your skin
It's more than I can stand
(Roxanne) Why does my heart cry?
(Roxanne) Feelings I can't fight
You're free to leave me, but just don't deceive me
And please, believe me when I say I love you
Yo que te quiero tanto, qué voy ha hacer
Me dejaste, me dejaste en un tango
En el alma se me fue
Se me fue el corazon
Ya no tengo ganas de vivir
Porque no te puedo convencer
Que no te vendas Roxanne
Roxanne (Why does my heart cry?)
You don't have to put on that red light
Feelings I can't fight (You don't have to wear that dress tonight)
(Roxanne)
You don't have to put on that red light
Roxanne
You don't have to wear that dress tonight
Roxanne
Roxanne
The song "Tango De Roxan" is a powerful and emotional tale of a man named Christian who is deeply in love with a woman named Roxanne, who works as a prostitute. The tango dancer, who sings the chorus, joins Christian in pleading with Roxanne to leave her dangerous lifestyle behind and be true to herself. Throughout the song, Christian is overwhelmed with jealousy and frustration at Roxanne's situation, while the dancer ominously warns that her lifestyle will drive her mad. The song ends with a heartbreaking plea from Christian, expressing his love for Roxanne and his desperation for her to be honest with him.
The first verse of the song introduces Roxanne, describing her as a woman who sells her body for money, but who doesn't care if it's right or wrong. The second verse is Christian's plea to Roxanne to leave that life behind and to be true to herself. He can't bear the thought of her being with other men and touches upon the emotional toll it's taking on him, by admitting that her being with another man is more than he can stand. The song's bridge features a spoken-word recitation in Spanish of a person who has been left behind and heartbroken after their lover turned to prostitution.
"Tango De Roxan" was originally written in 1978 by Sting, who has said that the song was inspired by real events that he witnessed while he was a teacher in a red-light district in Paris. The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Ewan McGregor and Jacek Koman for the 2001 film 'Moulin Rouge!'. The song has become known as one of the most iconic songs from the movie, and it received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture in 2002.
Line by Line Meaning
Will drive you!
This dance will be so intense and passionate that it will drive you to the edge.
Mad!
You will be so entranced by this dance that you will feel like you're losing your mind.
Roxanne, You don't have to put on that red light
You don't have to sell your body or your soul for money.
Walk the streets for money
You don't have to resort to prostitution to make a living.
You don't care if it's wrong or if it is right
It doesn't matter if what you're doing is immoral, illegal or goes against your values or beliefs.
Roxanne, You don't have to wear that dress tonight
You don't have to dress up or impress anyone to feel beautiful, worthy or desired.
You don't have to sell your body to the night
You don't have to commodify or objectify yourself for pleasure, validation or survival.
His eyes upon your face
He's watching you closely with lust or curiosity.
His hand upon your hand
He's touching you intimately or guiding you like a dance partner.
His lips caress your skin
He's kissing, biting or whispering in your ear with desire or dominance.
It's more than I can stand!
I can't bear to see you with someone else or to imagine losing you forever.
Why does my heart cry?
Why do I feel so much pain, jealousy or longing inside me?
Feelings I can't fight!
Emotions are overwhelming me and I can't resist them or hide them.
You're free to leave me but
You have the right and the power to end this relationship, but...
Just don't deceive me!
Don't lie or cheat on me, or I'll be devastated.
...and please believe me when I say
Trust me when I express my love and devotion to you.
I love you!
I feel a deep, intense, and sincere affection for you.
Why yo que te quiero tanto que voy hacer
Oh, how much I love you, what am I going to do about it?
Me dejaste, me dejaste por un montón de monedas
You left me, you left me for a few coins.
El alma se me fue
My soul departed from me.
Se me fue el corazón
My heart went away from me.
Ya no tengo ganas de vivir
I don't feel like living anymore.
Porque no te puedo convencer
Because I can't convince you.
Que no te vendas corazón
Not to sell your heart.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Baz Luhrmann, Mariano Alberto Martinez, Marianito Mores, Craig Pearce, Gordon Matthew Sumner
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Will drive you
Mad
Roxanne
You don't have to put on that red light
Walk the streets for money
You don't care if it's wrong or if it is right
Roxanne
You don't have to wear that dress tonight
Roxanne
You don't have to sell your body to the night
His eyes upon your face
His hand upon your hand
His lips caress your skin
It's more than I can stand
Why does my heart cry?
(Roxanne) Feelings I can't fight
You're free to leave me, but just don't deceive me
And please, believe me when I say I love you
Yo que te quiero tanto, qué voy ha hacer
Me dejaste, me dejaste en un tango
En el alma se me fue
Se me fue el corazon
Ya no tengo ganas de vivir
Porque no te puedo convencer
Que no te vendas Roxanne
Roxanne (Why does my heart cry?)
You don't have to put on that red light
Feelings I can't fight (You don't have to wear that dress tonight)
You don't have to put on that red light
Roxanne
You don't have to wear that dress tonight
Roxanne
Roxanne
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the chokehold this version has had on me for the past 10+ years is insane oh my god
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