1. Ludo is an alternative r… Read Full Bio ↴There have been five artists named Ludo:
1. Ludo is an alternative rock band which formed in 2003 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Andrew Volpe (vocals, guitar), Tim Ferrell (guitar, vocals), Tim Convy (synths) and Matt Palermo (drums).
Volpe and Ferrel formed the band as a two piece and found the rest of the band through internet ads after moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The band has released three albums, 2004’s “Ludo”, 2008’s “You’re Awful, I Love You” and 2011's "Prepare the Preparations". They have also released one EP, 2006’s “Broken Bride”. "You're Awful, I Love You' was the band’s first for Island Records and features the singles “Love Me Dead” and “Go-Getter Greg”, both of which were major hits on American alternative rock radio during 2008.
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2. Ludo was an emocore band from Quesnel, BC, Canada. Their only album called "For Loss of Senses" was released in 2003.
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3. Ludo is a Japanese doujin arranger. Circle: CM11 Records
4. Ludo is the alter ego of Amsterdam-based singer-songwriter Jan-Cornelis Blokhuis, with Lana Kooper on bass and Annemarie van den Born playing drums. In 2015 Ludo released its first EP called "Voordeel van de straat".
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5. Ludo is a Belgian rock band formed in 2000 in Boechout.
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Roxy
Ludo Lyrics
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Oh Roxy, don't you love me?
Is it because I'm American?
Maybe it's because I don't grope you and your friends
Like the fool behind you now dancing halfway down your pants
Somewhere near the border of Spain and France
A bottle of bad red wine in my head
Mechanics understand not what I said
Thinkin' 'bout the time that I had, how sad
Her one-word shirt describes my plight in red
And her name is a reoccurring theme
Start a move that everyone knows, the awkward pose
And in the meantime, her eyes finding me
Reluctantly I start the approach, her eyes, they glow
But it's not glee, it's fear, that's why she flees
Sing of girls I wish that I knew
Her eyes rung true, her one-word shirt now stabbing sparkling blue
And her name is a barely flickering flame
[Chorus]
Roxy's spinnin' around, or is it me that's down?
How many fingers do I see? Is it three by now?
Stands on top of the stairs and screams for who? Who cares?
All that matters now is my eyes like Apollo's, become clear.
Somewhere near the border of pain and romance,
Her name is undetermined as of yet
Potential for a Roxy again has always been
The hardest part to get out of my head
Comes full circle all in the end, I hope
Could one-word shirts in songs be just a joke?
And her name is a never-ever-ending game
[Chorus]
Oh Roxy, don't you love me?
Why do I gotta be American?
Maybe it's because I don't grope you and your friends
Like the fool behind you now dancing halfway down your pants
The lyrics of Ludo's song "Roxy" tell the story of a man who is infatuated with a woman named Roxy, who he met at a bar near the border of Spain and France. The song starts with the chorus, where he questions why Roxy doesn't love him, wondering if it's because he's American or because he's not like the fool dancing behind her, groping her and her friends. The first verse sets the scene and reveals that he's had too much to drink, with a bottle of bad red wine in his head. He pays sixty francs to dance like a fool, but no one around him understands him. He then thinks back to the time that he had with Roxy, describing it as sad and reminiscing about her one-word shirt, which describes his plight in red. Her name is a recurring theme in his thoughts, barely flickering like a flame, but always on his mind.
In the second verse, he tries to approach Roxy again, but she flees in fear. He sings about how he wishes he knew more girls like her, and her eyes rung true, stabbing sparkling blue. He realizes that he's drunk, seeing three fingers instead of two, and Roxy is spinning around, or perhaps it's him that's down. In the bridge, he mentions the potential for another Roxy, but it's always been the hardest part to get out of his head.
Overall, the lyrics of "Roxy" explore the fleeting and uncertain nature of infatuation and attraction. The singer is lost in his own desires and confusion, hoping for clarity and connection with Roxy, but ultimately unable to attain it. The contrasting imagery of pain and romance, fear and glee, and the ever-present question of whether or not Roxy loves him, creates a sense of longing and melancholy throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Roxy, don't you love me?
Ludo is asking if Roxy reciprocates his feelings for her.
Is it because I'm American?
Ludo wonders if Roxy's lack of love towards him is because he is American.
Maybe it's because I don't grope you and your friends
Ludo thinks that Roxy and her friends may be used to being groped by other guys, and that's why she doesn't love him for not doing it.
Like the fool behind you now dancing halfway down your pants
Ludo sees a guy dancing inappropriately with Roxy and her friends and thinks he is a fool.
Somewhere near the border of Spain and France
Ludo describes his location, possibly during a trip, along the border of Spain and France.
A bottle of bad red wine in my head
Ludo is drunk on red wine, which he thinks tastes bad.
Sixty francs to look like a fool and dance
Ludo paid a lot of money to dance but feels foolish for doing it.
Mechanics understand not what I said
Ludo is not making sense to the mechanics around him, possibly due to language barriers.
Thinkin' 'bout the time that I had, how sad
Ludo is reminiscing about his past and how it makes him feel sad.
Her one-word shirt describes my plight in red
Ludo sees Roxy wearing a shirt with a single word that he thinks describes his situation/pain with her.
And her name is a recurring theme
Roxy's name keeps coming up in Ludo's thoughts or memories.
Start a move that everyone knows, the awkward pose
Ludo attempts to make a move on Roxy with a pose that is familiar, but is still awkward.
And in the meantime, her eyes finding me
Roxy sees Ludo making a move on her and looks back at him.
Reluctantly I start the approach, her eyes, they glow
Ludo approaches Roxy, but he sees fear in her eyes instead of excitement.
But it's not glee, it's fear, that's why she flees
Roxy doesn't have feelings of happiness or joy towards Ludo's advances, but instead is afraid and runs away.
Sing of girls I wish that I knew
Ludo sings about girls that he wishes he knew rather than Roxy.
Her eyes rung true, her one-word shirt now stabbing sparkling blue
Ludo sees the truth in Roxy's eyes and how it matches the blue color of the word on her shirt that describes his situation with her.
And her name is a barely flickering flame
The idea of Roxy and the potential of a relationship with her is still present, but it is not strong and is barely present.
Roxy's spinnin' around, or is it me that's down?
Ludo is not sure if Roxy is actually spinning or if he is dizzy from his attempts to impress her.
How many fingers do I see? Is it three by now?
Ludo may be so disoriented that he is having difficulty seeing clearly and may see multiple fingers instead of one.
Stands on top of the stairs and screams for who? Who cares?
Roxy is standing on a staircase and screaming, but Ludo does not care about this because he is not focused on her at the moment.
All that matters now is my eyes like Apollo's, become clear.
Ludo's eyesight has become clear like the god Apollo, indicating clarity of thought or perception.
Somewhere near the border of pain and romance,
Ludo's location is possibly still along the Spanish-French border, but his current emotional state is between pain and romance.
Her name is undetermined as of yet
Ludo still does not know Roxy's name despite his efforts to get close to her.
Potential for a Roxy again has always been
Ludo believes there is still potential for a relationship with Roxy in the future.
The hardest part to get out of my head
The idea of Roxy and the potential for their relationship is difficult for Ludo to forget.
Comes full circle all in the end, I hope
Ludo's story comes full circle, and he has learned from his past experiences.
Could one-word shirts in songs be just a joke?
Ludo questions the use of one-word shirts as a motif in songs or if it is a coincidence.
And her name is a never-ever-ending game
Roxy's name is still on Ludo's mind, and he cannot stop thinking about her or the idea of being with her.
Oh Roxy, don't you love me?
Ludo repeats his question about Roxy's feelings towards him.
Why do I gotta be American?
Ludo complains about being American and wonders if that is the reason Roxy doesn't love him.
Maybe it's because I don't grope you and your friends
Ludo still thinks that Roxy and her friends may be used to being groped, and that's why she doesn't love him for not doing it.
Like the fool behind you now dancing halfway down your pants
Ludo sees the same guy as before, who is still dancing inappropriately and making a fool of himself.
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