Dress

In the midst of the punk/new wave period, Sting’s cleverly constructed lyrics and the group’s reggae-style rhythms made The Police one of the most successful rock bands of the late seventies. Originally The Police was considered as an English group because of the origin of its main writer and singer Sting. But American-born Steward Copeland contributed largely to its success. He gave the band its name and brought his brother, Miles, to insure the band’s commercial success. This week’s Tube-Langues, Roxane, dates back to 1978. This ballad was vritten by Sting. Its melody line was combined with a reggae beat.

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Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light
Tu ne dois pas allumer la lumière rouge

Those days are over
Ces jours-là sont révolus

You don't have to sell your body to the night
Tu ne dois pas vendre ton corps à la nuit

Roxanne
You don't have to wear that dress tonight
Tu ne dois pas porter cette robe-là cette nuit

Walk the streets for money
Parcourir les rues pour de l'argent

You don't care if it's wrong or if it's right
Tu t'en fous si c'est mal ou si c'est bien

I loved you since I knew you
Je t'ai aimée dès que je t'ai connue

I wouldn't talk down to you
Je ne voudrais pas te parler comme à un enfant

I have to tell you just how I feel
Je dois te dire juste ce que je ressens

I won't share you with another boy
Je ne te partagerai pas avec un autre garçon

I know my mind is made up
Je me suis décidé

So put away your make-up
Donc enlève ton maquillage

Told you once I won't tell you again
Je te l'ai dit une fois, je ne te le repèterai pas

It's a bad way
Tu prends la mauvaise route