1) ROME is a Luxembourgish neofolk act founded in late 2005 as the main output for the songs of Jerome Reuter and was joined by co-producer Patrick Damiani as official member in early 2008. ROME signed to the Swedish label CMI in 2006 to release an EP titled "Berlin" (June 2006) and the albums "Nera" (November 2006), "Confessions d'un voleur d'ames" (April 2007), "Masse Mensch Material" (March 2008). In 2009 ROME got signed to the german label Trisol and released the EP "To Die Among Strangers" (May 2009) and the album "Flowers From Exile" (June 2009).
In their earlier work ROME mixes influences of Industrial and Neofolk with Experimental and Electronic Pop. The traditions of (French) Chanson and (American) Folk are becoming more and more influential in their current work. In 2009 violin player Nikos Mavridis officially joined the band to further contribute to the creation of their unique sound, which they themselves refer to as Chanson Noir. Nikos left the band in late 2010 to answer the army's call and Patrick found himself more and more tied up in the work for his own professional recording studio in Germany. ROME released the EP "L'assassin" in early 2010, shortly before going into hiatus, followed by the full length "Nos chants perdus". In 2011, Jerome, the project's only real flag-bearer, recorded and released the trilogy "Die Aesthetik Der Herrschaftsfreiheit" (Trisol) and has taken up touring again with his new band mates Patrick Kleinbauer, Eric Emmel and Tom Luciani. ROME's lyrics often deal with anarchism and are demanding freedom and equal rights for all people on earth.
Official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/romeproject
2) Rome is a hip-hop mc and producer from Los Angeles, USA signed to Omar Cruz label BYI.
Released "Welcome to Rome" in 2008 and "My Demo" in June 16, 2009.
R.O.M.E.’s My Demo dropped June 16 via OnSmash and DJ Skee. Production from DJ Muggs, Cool & Dre, Tha Bizness and R.O.M.E. Myspace: http://myspace.com/rome
3) Rome was a smooth R&B singer, born Jerome Woods in Benton Harbor, MI, USA. Early on, he sang along with his mother's soul records (Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke) as well as in the local church choir. He joined an R&B cover band named Fire & Ice while in high school, and traveled around the region performing in local clubs and talent contests as a solo act and with the band. Woods dropped out of Alabama's Oakwood University in 1989 to pursue his dream on the West Coast, and toured with Vesta as a backing vocalist as well as appearing in industry showcases and cable-access programs.
Finally, he connected with producers Gerald Baillergeau and Victor Merrit, who sent his demo to RCA Records. The label signed him immediately, and he began working on his debut album in mid-1996. The self-titled LP appeared in April 1997 and soon ascended to number 30 on the album charts, earning gold certification. Thank You followed two years later. Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/thebestofrome
4) Rome was a experimental dub-influenced band from Chicago, USA on Thrill Jockey that consists of Rik Shaw (Bass, Melodica), Elliot Dicks (Drums) and "Le Deuce" (Samples, Tapes). They have released one, self-titled album on Thrill Jockey records in 1996, consisting of seven songs culled from hours of improvisation, an EP with radically different mixes of two tracks not from the album, one of the tracks from the EP "Beware Soul Snatchers" appears in a further remix on the "Macro Dub Infection Volume 2" compilation.
5) Rome is the alter ego of Cape Verdian zouk singer John Monteiro.
6) Rome (full name Rome Ramirez) is a singer and guitarist who was chosen to become Sublime's new frontman on the basis that a fully-fledged reunion occurs. He has already fronted Sublime in "Yours Truly" their first album as "Sublime with Rome" in 2012 Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/romemusica http://www.last.fm/music/Sublime+with+Rome?ac=sublime%20wi
Coriolan
Rome Lyrics
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Will you pay yourself with being proud as well?
He has a heart as little apt as yours
but it harbours no complaints, no remorse
Coriolan, Coriolan, Coriolan
Coriolan, Coriolan, Coriolan
for he has no equal in pride, in scorn
And what his breast forges his tongue must vent
For it's hard to walk with your knees bent
The lyrics of "Coriolan" by the band Rome seem to be a critical commentary on the nature of pride and the futility of holding on to it. The song opens with a series of rhetorical questions aimed at the listener, asking them whether they would be willing to immerse themselves in the heart of someone as prideful as Coriolan, and whether they would be satisfied with merely living up to their own sense of self-importance. The second line in particular suggests a certain disapproval of pride, hinting that it might not be enough to simply be proud of oneself without any external validation or accomplishment.
The song continues with an enigmatic description of Coriolan's heart, which is said to be "little apt" like the listener's heart, but harbours no complaints or remorse. This seems to suggest that while Coriolan might not be particularly virtuous or talented, he is at least unencumbered by the emotional baggage that the listener might be carrying. In contrast, his pride is depicted as boundless and unmatched, and his tongue is said to be driven by his own sense of self-worth. The final line of the song is perhaps the most striking: "For it's hard to walk with your knees bent", which seems to suggest that pride is ultimately self-defeating, as it prevents individuals from adjusting to new situations or admitting any kind of vulnerability.
Overall, "Coriolan" is a complex and thought-provoking song that invites multiple interpretations. It is not entirely clear who Coriolan is meant to represent - a historical figure, a literary character, or simply an abstract concept - and the lyrics themselves are elusive and poetic, leaving much to the imagination. However, one can read the song as a meditation on the dangers of pride, and the paradoxical nature of a trait that can simultaneously uplift and enslave individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Will you wash your hands in his heart, will you dwell?
Are you willing to subject yourself to the same level of intensity and emotion that Coriolanus experiences?
Will you pay yourself with being proud as well?
Will you be content with the pride and honor that comes from associating yourself with Coriolanus?
He has a heart as little apt as yours
Coriolanus has a heart similar to yours in size and capacity.
but it harbours no complaints, no remorse
However, unlike most people, Coriolanus does not carry any feelings of regret or remorse in his heart.
Coriolan, Coriolan, Coriolan
Repeated chant of Coriolanus' name, emphasizing his importance and presence.
Wouldn't flatter you for a love forlorn
Coriolanus will not falsely praise or flatter someone who is lovesick or desperate for affection.
for he has no equal in pride, in scorn
Coriolanus is unmatched in his pride and his disdain for others.
And what his breast forges his tongue must vent
What Coriolanus feels in his heart, he must express with his words.
For it's hard to walk with your knees bent
Coriolanus refuses to bend to the will of others, acknowledging that it can be a difficult path to follow.
Contributed by Lauren F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.