ROXANNE
La-33 Lyrics

Roxanne
The singer is addressing Roxanne.

You don't have to put on the red light
The singer is telling Roxanne that she doesn't have to work as a prostitute anymore.

Those days are over
The singer is telling Roxanne that she doesn't have to continue doing something that she doesn't want to do anymore.

You don't have to sell your body to the night
The singer is telling Roxanne that she doesn't have to work as a prostitute anymore.

You don't have to wear that dress tonight
The singer is telling Roxanne that she doesn't have to dress up to work as a prostitute tonight.

Walk the streets for money
The singer is describing what Roxanne used to do to make money.

You don't care if it's wrong or if it's right
The singer is saying that Roxanne doesn't care about the morality of her work.

I loved you since I knew you
The singer is expressing his love for Roxanne since he met her.

I wouldn't talk down to you
The singer is saying that he wouldn't speak to Roxanne disrespectfully.

I have to tell you just how I feel
The singer wants to express his feelings to Roxanne.

I won't share you with another boy
The singer doesn't want Roxanne to be with anyone else.

I know my mind is made up
The singer is certain of his decision.

So put away your make up
The singer is telling Roxanne to stop preparing to work as a prostitute.

Told you once I won't tell you again
The singer has already told her what he wants, and he won't repeat himself.

It's a bad way
The singer thinks that prostitution is not a good way to earn a living.

Roxanne...
The singer is repeating Roxanne's name.