ROXANNE
Golden Earring Lyrics


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Lolita Roxanne, needs a man
Lolita Roxanne, needs a man

She's comin' home, there's been an affair
Abandoned by all her friends
Critisizin', analyzin', got her in an empty bed again
Gossip in the city all night at her front door
She don't give the way she used to give before
She can't understand it, she's always been so candid, Roxanne
Gossip in the city all night at her front door
She don't give the way she used to give before
She can't understand it, she's always been so candid, Roxanne

Get into your jumpsuit, baby
Lolita Roxanne, needs a man
Lolita Roxanne, needs a man
One day she'll get hurt, I'll circle 'round

And she can stick all her troubles in the safe-and-sound
From her radio, in stereo
Anything that gets her off the ground
Gossip in the city all night at her front door

She don't give the way she used to give before
She can't understand it, she's always been so candid, Roxanne
Gossip in the city all night at her front door




She don't give the way she used to give before
She can't understand it, she's always been so candid, Roxanne

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Roxanne" by Golden Earring seem to be about a woman named Lolita Roxanne who is in need of a man to fulfill her desires. The opening lines repeat the phrase "Lolita Roxanne, needs a man" as if emphasizing her desperation. It appears that she has recently come home after having an affair and has been abandoned by her friends. The town is gossiping about her, and she is feeling unfulfilled in her personal life, leading her to an empty bed. She can't understand why she's not able to give the way she used to, as she's always been honest and candid.


As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest that the singer is waiting for an opportunity to be with Roxanne. He warns that one day she'll get hurt, and he'll be there to console her. He suggests that he can help her forget her troubles by sharing something that gets her off the ground, possibly referencing drugs. The song concludes with the repetition of the same phrase as in the beginning, highlighting Roxanne's need for a man.


Line by Line Meaning

Lolita Roxanne, needs a man
Roxanne, a young girl who is sexually attractive but inexperienced, is in need of a partner


Lolita Roxanne, needs a man
The repeated line signifies Roxanne's desperation for companionship


She's comin' home, there's been an affair
Rumors of infidelity surround Roxanne which led to her return home


Abandoned by all her friends
Roxanne is left alone and without support from her social circle


Critisizin', analyzin', got her in an empty bed again
Constant scrutiny and judgment from others have left Roxanne feeling empty and alone


Gossip in the city all night at her front door
Rumors and gossip about Roxanne's personal life are constantly being spread and discussed by people in her community


She don't give the way she used to give before
Roxanne's behavior and demeanor have changed due to the negative attention she has received


She can't understand it, she's always been so candid, Roxanne
Roxanne is confused and hurt by the way people have treated her when she has always been honest and straightforward with them


Get into your jumpsuit, baby
The artist is urging Roxanne to dress for success and be confident in her appearance


Lolita Roxanne, needs a man
The repeated line expresses that Roxanne is still in search of a romantic partner


One day she'll get hurt, I'll circle 'round
The singer predicts that Roxanne will experience pain in her romantic life and that he will be there to offer comfort


And she can stick all her troubles in the safe-and-sound
The artist promises to be a listening ear for Roxanne and help her feel secure


From her radio, in stereo
Roxanne seeks comfort from music which plays in stereo from her radio


Anything that gets her off the ground
Roxanne is willing to embrace anything that helps her feel good and raises her spirits




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HAY, KOOYMANS

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Comments from YouTube:

allrapsucks

Oh Hell Yes! This song is so cool. Golden Earring rules! Peace.

james lujack

Very cool..sounds like golden earring or something.

Chris Drummond

Sounds a little like Ian Hunter.

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