ROXANNE
The White Wires Lyrics
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You never stop, you just rock around again
It's all fits and nothing but starts
You were born to break all their hearts
People come and go, but there's nothing like you, Roxanne
Roxanne, Roxanne
Roxanne, Roxanne
Ooh, when you rock it Roxanne
Ooh, when you rock it Roxanne
You got the look and you got the attitude
And when you rock it, it always gets me in the mood
It's all fits and nothing but starts
You were born to break all their hearts
People come and go, but there's nothing like you, Roxanne
Roxanne, Roxanne
Roxanne, Roxanne
Ooh, when you rock it Roxanne
Ooh, when you rock it Roxanne
Ooh, when you rock it Roxanne
The White Wires's song Roxanne celebrates a woman named Roxanne who is the embodiment of non-stop energy and confidence. The opening lines suggest that despite her refusal to want things to end with her, Roxanne can't help but keep going and never stopping. Her attitude is described as "fits and nothing but starts" meaning that she is full of energy and always jumping from one thing to another. Roxanne seems like a heartbreaker, as the lyrics insinuate that she is "born to break all their hearts." Despite this, she is someone who can't be replaced as "people come and go, but there's nothing like you, Roxanne."
The chorus of the song emphasizes Roxanne's rockstar quality as it repeatedly asks "Ooh, when you rock it Roxanne?" Her look and attitude are admired, and when she performs, it always gets whoever is watching in the mood. Roxanne is someone who can't be ignored or forgotten as the chorus is repeated twice, declaring her name multiple times.
Line by Line Meaning
You always say you don't want to see the end
You express your reluctance to end things, but you keep going without any definite course of action.
You never stop, you just rock around again
You keep moving forward without taking a break, no matter what happens.
It's all fits and nothing but starts
Your life is full of potential opportunities, but there is no clear direction or plan in place.
You were born to break all their hearts
You have a natural talent for leaving people heartbroken, despite your intentions.
People come and go, but there's nothing like you, Roxanne
People may come and go in your life, but you are unique and irreplaceable, Roxanne.
You got the look and you got the attitude
Your appearance and personality are attractive and unique.
And when you rock it, it always gets me in the mood
When you exude your confident and alluring aura, it never fails to capture my attention.
Ooh, when you rock it Roxanne
Your impressive presence, Roxanne.
Contributed by Ellie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.