Rome
Pheonix Lyrics
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Is he teasing you with underage?
Could he be waving from a tropical sunset?
Static silhouette somehow?
Single in his bed someday?
Quiet till it fall, fall, falls
Rome, Rome, Rome, Rome
Oh no, what did I say? What can I say?
Rome, Rome, many tears have fallen
Here I'll be driving, you look the other way
That ain't easy to ignore
When your shutters open all the way
When it's candlelight I see I go insane
Distant silhouette somehow
We shared a cigarette somewhere
Addict till it fall, fall, falls
Rome, Rome, Rome, Rome
Focus looking forward the Colosseum
Oh no, what did I say? What can I say?
Rome, Rome, many tears have fallen
Here I'll be driving, you look the other way
Rome, Rome, Rome, Rome
Rome, Rome, Rome, Rome
Rome, Rome, Rome, Rome
Rome, Rome, Rome, Rome
Rome, Rome, Rome, Rome
Rome, Rome, Rome, Rome
Always and forevermore
I call to say I'm on the way
2000 years remain in a trash can
Let burn the cigarette somewhere
Ashes till it fall, fall, falls
I stand outside under broken leaves
I know I can't do without
The future's trying to wait
I've never loved you
If I loved you
I wouldn't say that I'm sorry oh no
I stand outside under broken leaves
Always and forevermore
We're together dead and lonely
I thought I couldn't do this without you
Single in his bed somewhere
Ashes till it fall, fall, falls
Rome, Rome, Rome, Rome
Rome, Rome, Rome, Rome
Rome, Rome, Rome, Rome
"Oh no, what did I say?"
"What can I say?"
Rome, Rome, Rome, Rome
Rome, Rome, Rome, Rome
Rome, Rome, Rome, Rome
The lyrics to Phoenix's song "Rome" capture the feeling of longing and nostalgia for an old flame. The song is about a person who is reflecting on their past relationship while also trying to move on. The first stanza describes the person's interest in someone new, but they are unsure if that person is too young, or if they are even interested at all. The reference to a tropical sunset and a static silhouette suggests that the person is trying to envision a future with this new potential love interest, but it is uncertain and appears distant. The second half of the stanza is about the person reflecting on their old relationship, wondering if their former partner is single and if they ever think about the past.
The chorus of the song is repetitive and captures the idea of wanting to escape and forget about past relationships and memories. The reference to the Colosseum, which is an ancient structure in Rome, may be a metaphor for trying to move on from the past and focus on things that are strong and unbreakable. However, the repetition of "many tears have fallen" in the chorus suggests that moving on is far from easy.
The second stanza is about the person's struggle to ignore the memories of their past relationship. The imagery of an open shutter and candlelight suggests that the person is haunted by vivid memories of their ex-partner. The reference to a shared cigarette is a poignant image of a past intimacy that is impossible to recapture. The stanza ends with the idea that addiction is hard to break, a reference to the addictive power of memory and nostalgia.
The final stanza seems to reflect on the hopelessness of the person's situation, suggesting that they will always be haunted by their past relationship, even in death. The reference to standing under broken leaves suggests a sense of decay and sadness. The repeated phrase "Rome, Rome, Rome" in the final chorus may be the person's attempt to remind themselves of their goal to move on, but the repetition also conveys a sense of desperation and hopelessness.
Overall, "Rome" is a poignant and heartfelt song about the struggle to move on from past relationships and memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's the boy you like the most?
Phoenix starts off by asking a question about who the person of interest favors the most
Is he teasing you with underage?
Phoenix is questioning if the person of interest is being inappropriate towards them due to age difference
Could he be waving from a tropical sunset?
Phoenix paints a picture of the person of interest being far away and possibly living a luxurious lifestyle
Static silhouette somehow?
Phoenix wonders if the silhouette of the person of interest is ever-changing or solid
Single in his bed someday?
Phoenix is questioning if the person of interest is single and wondering if they will ever get a chance to be with them
Quiet till it fall, fall, falls
Phoenix expresses that they will wait patiently for the person of interest till they will finally fall for them
Rome, Rome, Rome, Rome
Phoenix mentions the word Rome, setting the scene for the rest of the song
Focus looking forward the Colosseum
Phoenix talks of focusing on the past and the history of Rome, particularly the Colosseum
Oh no, what did I say? What can I say?
Phoenix questions what they have said and what they can say to fix it
Rome, Rome, many tears have fallen
Phoenix recognizes the many tears shed in Rome, possibly hinting at a heartbreak or loss
Here I'll be driving, you look the other way
Phoenix suggests a possible escape from reality, with the person of interest ignoring the situation
That ain't easy to ignore
Phoenix acknowledges that it's not easy to ignore the situation
When your shutters open all the way
Phoenix talks about the person of interest being fully exposed and vulnerable
When it's candlelight I see I go insane
Phoenix describes how in moments of darkness, they are driven insane
Distant silhouette somehow
Phoenix mentions the silhouette of the person of interest being far away again
We shared a cigarette somewhere
Phoenix hints at a shared moment between them and the person of interest
Addict till it fall, fall, falls
Phoenix expresses an addiction to the person of interest and will keep waiting until they finally fall for them
Always and forevermore
Phoenix expresses the idea of forever and a prolonged love
I call to say I'm on the way
Phoenix talks about making the effort to be with the person of interest
2000 years remain in a trash can
Phoenix references the longevity of Rome, but also how it’s a big piece of history that's often disregarded
Let burn the cigarette somewhere
Phoenix mentions discarding cigarettes, a symbol of addiction, possibly alluding to the idea of overcoming addiction
Ashes till it fall, fall, falls
Phoenix repeats the idea of ashes falling down, a metaphor for the end of an addiction
I stand outside under broken leaves
Phoenix describes their vulnerability and emotional state standing under broken leaves, a symbol of fragility and decay
I know I can't do without
Phoenix admits to the inability to live without the person of interest
The future's trying to wait
Phoenix mentions the possible future with the person of interest, but how it's not set in stone yet
I've never loved you
Phoenix denies ever loving the person of interest, possibly out of fear or doubt
If I loved you
Phoenix poses a hypothetical scenario where they loved the person of interest
I wouldn't say that I'm sorry oh no
Phoenix expresses regret or guilt for not conveying their love earlier
Always and forevermore
Phoenix repeats the idea of a prolonged relationship
We're together dead and lonely
Phoenix describes being together but feeling dead and lonely
I thought I couldn't do this without you
Phoenix admits to once thinking they needed the person of interest in order to survive
Single in his bed somewhere
Phoenix feels saddened in knowing that the person of interest may still be single somewhere
Ashes till it fall, fall, falls
Phoenix repeats the idea of ashes falling down, a metaphor for the end of an addiction
Rome, Rome, Rome, Rome
Phoenix references the word Rome again, possibly bringing the song full circle
Oh no, what did I say?
Phoenix repeats the question asked earlier in the song
"What can I say?"
Phoenix reiterates the sense of regret and helplessness
Contributed by Peyton K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hell_oh_beu
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"Who's the boy I like the most
Is it is teasing you he's underage
Could he be waving from a tropical sunset
Static silhouette somehow
Single in his bed someday
Quiet til he fall fall falls
Rome Rome Rome Rome
Focus looking forward the coliseum
Oh no what did I say
What can I say
Rome Rome many tears have fallen here
I'll be driving you look the other way
I am easy to ignore
Shutters open all the way
When the scandal that I see I'll go insane
Distant silhouettes somehow
We shared a cigarette somewhere
I looked to the fall fall falls
Rome Rome Rome Rome
Focus looking forward the coliseum
Oh no what did I say
What can I say
Rome Rome many tears have fallen here
I'll be driving you look the other way
Always and forever more
I called to say I'm on the way
1, 000 years…"
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@rr-je7gt
Whos the boy I like the most
Is it is teasing you hes underage
Could he be waving from a tropical sunset
Static silhouette somehow
Single in his bed someday
Quiet til he fall fall falls
Rome Rome Rome Rome
Focus looking forward the coliseum
Oh no what did I say
What can I say
Rome Rome many tears have fallen here
Ill be driving you look the other way
I am easy to ignore
Shutters open all the way
When the scandal that I see Ill go insane
Distant silhouettes somehow
We shared a cigarette somewhere
I looked to the fall fall falls
Rome Rome Rome Rome
Focus looking forward the coliseum
Oh no what did I say
What can I say
Rome Rome many tears have fallen here
I
Always and forever more
I called to say Im on the way
1,000 years remain in the trashcan
I burned the cigarette somewhere
Ashes still it fall fall falls
I stand outside under broken leaves
I know I cant do without
The futures drowned away
Ah I never loved you
And if I loved you
I wouldnt say Im sorry oh no
I stand outside under broken leaves
Always and forever more
And together getting lonely
I thought I couldnt do this without you
Single in his bed somewhere
Ashes still it fall fall falls
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@annette6065
I remember when I first discovered this song in college and now I'm almost 30. This makes me feel sad and nostalgic.
@JamieEHill1
You will always be exactly what you are
@tristanmilliere179
I feel you ma petite Annette
@zunniish
I feel the same 🙈❤️
@marubata9047
Same!
@mariamm514
Wasn't even in college. What a great memory
@kevinz11ca
"Enjoy your youth, you'll never be younger than you are at this very moment"
- Chad Snugg
@betillojuarez7308
woow
@Samuel-iv6qb
How enjoy my youth??
@timberwolves85
I heard this version in my sixth floor walk up in Sugar Hill in upper Manhattan, Harlem, back in 2010. I was 25 years old then and thought my youth was gone. This song was a kind of lament for me.
The truth was I had years ahead of me. I left NYC shortly after for the American west, and pursued writing, art, teaching, new friendships, and new love. This song was a kind of nudge for me, and I never regretted it.