Rome
PhoenixȀ Lyrics
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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
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 remain in the trashcan
I burned the cigarette somewhere
Ashes still it fall fall falls
I stand outside under broken leaves
I know I can't do without
The future's drowned away
Ah I never loved you
And if I loved you
I wouldn't say I'm sorry oh no
I stand outside under broken leaves
Always and forever more
And together getting lonely
I thought I couldn't do this without you
Single in his bed somewhere
Ashes still it fall fall falls
The song “Rome” by Phoenix tells the story of a romance that never was or, perhaps, could never be. The singer appears to have feelings for someone but is unsure if they are reciprocated. The lyrics mention a boy the singer likes, but it is unclear if they are underage or if someone else is teasing the singer about the boy's age. The imagery shifts to a tropical sunset, and the boy is now just a static silhouette. It seems as though the singer is trying to distract themselves from their feelings, but they cannot help falling for this person who remains just out of reach.
The chorus, “Rome Rome Rome Rome,” indicates a focus on looking forward and moving on from this perceived love interest. However, the singer is torn, as the lyrics mention that they will be driving and looking the other way. It is unclear if the singer is choosing to ignore their feelings or if they are avoiding a situation and turning away. The song continues with more imagery of distant silhouettes and shared cigarettes, painting a picture of a fleeting romance that never quite blossomed.
Overall, “Rome” is a bittersweet song that captures the complexities of unrequited love. The singer knows that the person they have feelings for cannot be theirs, yet they cannot help but hold onto hope. The lyrics are open to interpretation but seem to convey a sense of longing, nostalgia, and the inevitability of loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's the boy I like the most
Trying to figure out who I love
Is it is teasing you he's underage
Questioning if my love interest is too young for me
Could he be waving from a tropical sunset
Wondering if my love interest is far away and enjoying their life
Static silhouette somehow
Visualizing my love interest in my mind as a still image
Single in his bed someday
Thinking about my love interest being single and alone at some point
Quiet til he fall fall falls
Imagining my love interest being calm and quiet before falling asleep
Rome Rome Rome Rome
Repeating the name of a place that holds significance or memories
Focus looking forward the coliseum
Looking towards the future while reminiscing on past memories in Rome
Oh no what did I say
Having a moment of regret for something said or done
What can I say
Feeling helpless to change what has been said or done
Rome Rome many tears have fallen here
Reflecting on emotional experiences in Rome
I'll be driving you look the other way
Trying to hide my emotions from someone else
I am easy to ignore
Feeling insignificant and easily overlooked
Shutters open all the way
Allowing myself to be vulnerable
When the scandal that I see I'll go insane
Experiencing overwhelming emotions when witness to scandalous behavior
Distant silhouettes somehow
Seeing images of people from the past in the mind's eye
We shared a cigarette somewhere
Remembering a moment shared with someone else
I looked to the fall fall falls
Imagining the beauty of nature while reflecting on memories
Always and forever more
Promising eternal love
I called to say I'm on the way
Making arrangements to be with someone else
1,000 years remain in the trashcan
Feeling like time is running out
I burned the cigarette somewhere
Ending a moment of reflection
Ashes still it fall fall falls
Visualizing the remnants of a burnt cigarette falling to the ground
I stand outside under broken leaves
Feeling exposed and vulnerable in nature
I know I can't do without
Realizing the importance of someone or something in my life
The future's drowned away
Feeling lost and unsure about the future
Ah I never loved you
Admitting that there was never any love in a relationship
And if I loved you
Hypothetically imagining what would happen if love was involved
I wouldn't say I'm sorry oh no
Not feeling remorseful for something that was done out of love
Always and forever more
Repeating the promise of eternal love
And together getting lonely
Feeling alone even when with someone else
I thought I couldn't do this without you
Realizing that I need someone else's support to get through a difficult time
Single in his bed somewhere
Thinking about someone being alone in their bed
Ashes still it fall fall falls
Visualizing remnants of a burnt cigarette falling to the ground
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTIAN MAZZALAI, FREDERIC MOULIN, LAURENT MAZZALAI, THOMAS CROQUET
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