ROXANNE
The Police (Bass) Lyrics

Roxanne, you don't have to put on the red light
The singer is addressing Roxanne and telling her that she doesn't have to engage in prostitution anymore.

Those days are over, you don't have to sell your body to the night
The singer acknowledges that Roxanne used to sell herself to make money but that she no longer needs to do so.

Roxanne, you don't have to wear that dress tonight
The singer is telling Roxanne that she doesn't have to dress provocatively in order to attract customers.

Walk the streets for money, you don't care if it's wrong or if it's right
The artist is criticizing the idea of using one's body to make money and noting that Roxanne doesn't seem to care about the morality of her actions.

I loved you since I knew ya, I wouldn't talk down to ya
The artist is expressing his love for Roxanne and assuring her that he would never speak to her in a condescending manner.

I have to tell you just how I feel, I won't share you with another boy
The singer is confessing his feelings to Roxanne and letting her know that he doesn't want to share her with anyone else.

I know my mind is made up, so put away your make-up
The singer is telling Roxanne that he is certain of his decision to be with her and that she doesn't need to wear makeup to try to impress him.

Told you once, I won't tell you again it's a bad way
The artist is warning Roxanne that engaging in prostitution is not a good way to make a living and that he won't repeat that warning.