Not to be confused with the Norwegian neofolk artist Vàli or the English drone-doom band Váli.
Roxanne
Vali Lyrics
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Red light
I feel like stem
Drink rocks
In the night
Just doing my thang
How I rock?
Brown eyes
One glove
Rock this mike
Feel good
One love
Wanna be front page of the paper
No bright lights, won't think were faker
Prisoners, no, I don't take 'em
I'mma kill first, ask questions later
I wanna rock you now
Just see how I get down
Let me see him with a chick that takes his time
I'll blow him out!
Roxane, I'm gonna be Roxane
Let police come and get me
How can they forget me?
Here 'til you raise your hand
Talk to you soon, I'll wave this flat war
I'll rock this mike, all hands above
Roxane, this night feel good,
One love
I don't (???)
Got a message in a bottle
Tell 'em old Roxane, I hear
But it can't be me, can't stand it
The lyrics of Vali's song Roxanne depict the mindset of an underdog who is determined to make a name for herself and rock the mic. The song starts off with the singer's physical description - blue-eyed, dressed up, and feeling high. She is at a red light district, drinking rocks in the night, and doing her thang. She feels like a stem, alluding to her willpower and resilience despite being the underdog. She has brown eyes and a Mohawk, contrasting the stereotype of a conventional "pretty girl," and wears one glove, symbolizing her uniqueness. She is ready to show the world how to rock the mic and invoke a feel-good vibe with "one love."
The chorus then introduces the character "Roxanne," who the singer aspires to become. She wants to make it to the front page of the paper, without any falsities since she is real and won't take prisoners. She is willing to take risks and deal with the consequences later. She wants to rock the guy who takes his time with a girl and blow him out. She yearns to become Roxanne, someone the police come and get, yet she won't be forgotten.
The lyrics of Roxanne epitomize the spirit of an underdog, who with sheer willpower, dedication, and drive, can rise to the top. It is a reminder that every person has the power to carve their unique identity, and stereotypes do not define them. The song is a celebration of individuality and the courage to take risks and pave your way, without getting intimidated by anyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue eyed dress
I'm dressed to impress.
Red light
I'm driving through the streets at night.
I feel like stem
I'm feeling good and moving smoothly through life.
Drink rocks
I'm drinking whiskey on the rocks.
In the night
I love the nightlife.
Just doing my thang
I'm living my life the way I want to.
How I rock?
I'm asking how good I am at what I do.
Brown eyes
My eyes are brown.
Mohawk
I have a mohawk hairstyle.
One glove
I'm wearing one glove, like Michael Jackson.
Rock this mike
I'm going to perform and do it well.
Feel good
I feel great.
One love
I'm all about spreading love.
Wanna be front page of the paper
I want to be famous.
No bright lights, won't think were faker
I want to become famous without being fake or showy.
Prisoners, no, I don't take 'em
I'm not going to take any prisoners; I'm not scared of anything.
I'mma kill first, ask questions later
I will act first and then ask questions later because I'm a fighter.
I wanna rock you now
I want to impress you and show off my skills and prowess.
Just see how I get down
Just watch me in action.
Let me see him with a chick that takes his time
I want to see an opponent that takes his time, so I can show him what I'm made of.
I'll blow him out!
I'll beat him quickly and easily.
Roxane, I'm gonna be Roxane
I'm not anyone else; I'm Roxane.
Let police come and get me
I'm not scared of the police coming after me because I'm confident in my abilities.
How can they forget me?
I'm going to make a big impact and be memorable.
Here 'til you raise your hand
I'm going to keep going until you ask me to stop.
Talk to you soon, I'll wave this flat war
I'm a fighter and I will fight until the end.
I'll rock this mike, all hands above
I'll take over the mic and get everyone involved.
Roxane, this night feel good
I'm having a great time tonight as Roxane.
One love
I'm all about unity, love, and positivity.
I don't (???),
The meaning is unclear, so this line is skipped.
Got a message in a bottle
I have a message to share or something important to say.
Tell 'em old Roxane, I hear
I'm listening and paying attention to Roxane, even if it's a previous version of myself.
But it can't be me, can't stand it
I may not be able to live up to the expectations of the previous Roxane, and that can be frustrating.
Writer(s): Kelly Valentina Porter, Tru Collins, Rory Isaac Tieder
Contributed by Ethan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.