From August 30 to December 13, 2003, she participated in the show Star Academy France's third season, becoming a semi-finalist. She was very popular & one of the very loved contestants on the show for having a very good voice & nice personality, many critics and the professors in the academy considered Sofia to be not just the best this year, but one of the best students in the history of Star Academy France overall. From March 12 to August 7, 2004, she participated in the Star Academy tour, going to Tunisia and Morocco, and Papeete, Tahiti, where she celebrated her 20th birthday.
Roxanne
Sofia Essaïdi Lyrics
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You don't have to put on the red light
Those days are over
You don't have to sell your body to the night
Roxanne
You don't have to wear that dress tonight
Walk the streets for money
Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light ( x 4 )
I loved you since I knew you
I wouldn't talk down to you
I have you to tell just how I feel
I won't share you with another boy
I know my mind is made up
So put away your make up
Told you once I won't tell you again
It's a bad way
Roxanne
The lyrics of Sofia Essaidi's song Roxanne are a powerful and provocative message that tackles the sensitive issue of prostitution. The song is a tribute to the famous song by The Police with the same title. The artist talks to a woman named Roxanne, who is a prostitute, telling her that she does not need to sell her body anymore. The song aims to empower women and inform them that they should not feel compelled to take such extreme measures to make ends meet. The line "You don't have to put on the red light" refers to turning off the red light which is used to show that the woman is open for business.
In addition, the artist uses Roxanne's story as a metaphor for society's misguided expectations of women. The pressure on women to look and act a certain way is highlighted by the line "You don't have to wear that dress tonight." Essaidi is calling attention to the pressure women are under to appeal to beauty standards set by society. Furthermore, the line "You don't care if it's wrong or if it's right" illustrates the feeling of desperation and hopelessness that drives women into prostitution.
Overall, the song Roxanne is a call to action for women to challenge societal norms and expectations to live a life free from judgement and exploitation.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't have to put on the red light
You don't need to resort to prostitution to earn a living
Those days are over
Times have changed and you don't have to do that anymore
You don't have to sell your body to the night
You don't need to work as a prostitute at night
You don't have to wear that dress tonight
You don't have to dress up to attract customers
Walk the streets for money
You don't have to walk around on the streets to earn money
You don't care if it's wrong or if it's right
You have no regard for the legality of your actions
I loved you since I knew you
I have had feelings for you ever since I met you
I wouldn't talk down to you
I would not belittle or demean you
I have you to tell just how I feel
I have you as a confidant to express my emotions to
I won't share you with another boy
I don't want you to be involved with another guy
I know my mind is made up
I have made a decision and I am sure of it
So put away your make up
Stop trying to impress me with your appearance
Told you once I won't tell you again
I have warned you once and won't repeat it
It's a bad way
Working as a prostitute is a harmful path to take
Roxanne
Direct address to the woman being spoken to
You don't have to put on the red light (x4)
Repeated earlier point that she doesn't need to be a prostitute
Contributed by Molly J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Réjane Kromwel
Je suis subjuguée par cette performance, Sofia est une grande performer ! Reussir une choré parfaite, faite de portés tout en chantant avec cette puissance, c'est remarquable ! J'adore !
freakyshlyamazing
Wahou..cette prestation était juste parfaite ! personnellement je trouve que c'était la meilleure performance, toutes saisons confondues !
tahine2005
Radia a même sans doute de plus grandes capacités vocales, mais Sofia, en tout cas à mon sens, à ce charisme et cette allure incroyables qui font la différence entre les grands artistes et les stars.
MAMADOV3e
performance à couper le souffle !!!!!!!! bravo !!!!! aucun mot pour décrire cela !!!!!!!!
ELÉNIA CROOKS
ouahhhhh ! quelle prestation et quel travail ! un charisme du tonnerre ! Artiste complète ! merci !
Cha1
Encore aujourd’hui je me pose la question Pourquoi elle n’a pas gagné la star ac ?
Flint Léa
j'ai trouvé cette prestation exellente !!!! sofia a une voix magnifique!!et les portés sont magnifiques!!!! En+sofia est super souple :D
Clarisse Perrat
Cette version de Sofia me dresse les poils... Elle est exceptionnellement DOUÉE !!! Elle a tout pour elle. Bravo Sofia👏
Olivier Molina
Génération 90 présente ;) Sofia restera avec Élodie les deux grandes de cette saison mais Sofia niveau dance été juste à couper le souffle !
tahine2005
@xjustmusicx Sofia était de très loin la meilleure candidate de cette édition de la Star Academy et, à mon sens, de toutes les éditions confondues. A mon avis, si elle n'a pas gagné, c'est parce qu'elle n'a pas joué la carte de la mièvrerie. Dès le départ, elle a clairement montré qu'elle avait un potentiel énorme et qu'elle était là pour évoluer. Or, ce qui plaisait dans cette émission, c'était les candidats qui jouaient la carte de la faiblesse, ce qu'elle ne s'est jamais abaissé à faire !