ROXANNE
The Police [nitrofiles.blogspot.com] Lyrics
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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 you don't care if it's wrong or if it's right
Roxanne You don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne You don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne (put on the red light)
Roxanne (put on the red light)
Roxanne (put on the red light)
Roxanne (put on the red light) Oh
I loved you since I knew ya
I wouldn't talk down to ya
I have to tell you 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
I told you once I won't tell you again it's a bad way
Roxanne you don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne you don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne (you don't have to put on the red light)
Roxanne (put on the red light)
Roxanne (put on the red light)
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The song "Roxanne" by The Police is a plea to a prostitute to leave her life of selling her body for money behind. The lyrics start by addressing her directly, telling her that she doesn't have to "put on the red light" anymore, as the days of selling her body are over. She doesn't have to wear revealing clothing and walk the streets for money if she doesn't want to. The chorus repeats this message, telling her she doesn't have to put on that red light, encouraging her to leave that life behind.
The next verse is a declaration of love from the singer to Roxanne. He tells her that he loves her, but he won't share her with another man. He doesn't want her to continue doing something that he sees as destructive to her life. He encourages her to put away her make-up and to see that he is serious about wanting her to leave that life behind. The song ends with a repeated chorus, emphasizing the message that she doesn't have to put on that red light.
In summary, the song is a warning about the dangers of prostitution and a plea for someone caught up in that life to leave it behind. It is also a declaration of love, with the singer wanting to protect the object of his affection from harm.
Line by Line Meaning
Roxanne you don't have to put on the red light
You don't have to engage in prostitution anymore, Roxanne.
Those days are over you don't have to sell your body to the night
You don't need to resort to prostitution to make a living anymore, Roxanne.
Roxanne you don't have to wear that dress tonight
You don't have to dress up to attract clients anymore, Roxanne.
Walk the streets for money you don't care if it's wrong or if it's right
You shouldn't have to compromise your morality for financial gain, Roxanne.
I loved you since I knew ya
I've been in love with you for a long time, Roxanne.
I wouldn't talk down to ya
I'm not trying to belittle you or your choices, Roxanne.
I have to tell you just how I feel
I need to express my feelings honestly to you, Roxanne.
I won't share you with another boy
I don't want to compete with other men for your affection, Roxanne.
I know my mind is made up so put away your make-up
I've made a decision about our relationship, Roxanne, so you don't need to try to appeal to me with makeup.
I told you once I won't tell you again it's a bad way
I've already warned you that being a prostitute is a harmful lifestyle, Roxanne.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gordon Sumner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@redrickschuhart3836
My old man named me after this song :D!!
My name is Youdon'thavetoputontheredlight
@souhung69
Underrated comment
@trapboyjohn9306
I’m dead😭
@littlelamb2112
This. This is why I still look at the comments. Thank you youdon’thavetoputontheredlight.
@meganmerrells2942
Omg lol
@crazytime9773
XD
@usedtampon_
Can we just have a moment of silence for the ones that searched “Rock Sand”
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its a horse btw
@lansalotmailys6495
Omg do people really do that🤦
@meisuke9026
this me 6 years ago