There are multiple artists with this name: 1) Luxembourgish neofolk act. 2)… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name: 1) Luxembourgish neofolk act. 2) Hip-hop mc and producer from Los Angeles, USA. 3) R&B singer from Benton Harbor, USA. 4) Experimental dub-influenced band from Chicago, USA. 5) Cape Verdian zouk singer. 6) Rome Ramirez: Singer and guitarist from USA (Singer for Sublime with Rome).

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

Dedication
Rome Lyrics

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I can taste the gin and oxy on your lips
I'll divide the world and fall between your hips
There's no way that I can save your life
When you can't even open your eyes
And I tried to right your wrongs
But I just end up with all of your lies

Whoa oh oh oh

Such a pretty face but such an ugly mess
You got everyone but choose the loneliness
Yeah we crash and burn
And we argue to the point of no return
Yeah I'm finally done
And this song's been sung
So this I dedicate to you

Whoa oh oh oh

Oh baby it's a dedication, a dedication
This is dedicated to you
Baby it's a dedication, a dedication
This is dedicated to you

For the times we had
For the good and bad
This is dedicated to you
Such a pretty face that I must erase
This is dedicated to you
Oh baby it's a dedication, a dedication
This is dedicated to you
Baby it's a dedication, a dedication
This is dedicated to you

Whoa oh oh oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rome's song "Dedication" suggest a complicated relationship that is filled with addiction, dysfunction, and heartbreak. The opening line, "I can taste the gin and oxy on your lips," paints a picture of a person who is struggling with addiction, and their partner who is struggling to save them. The line "There's no way that I can save your life, when you can't even open your eyes," speaks to the helplessness and frustration that comes with watching someone you love spiral out of control.

As the song progresses, we get a glimpse into the dynamic between the two partners. The line "Such a pretty face but such an ugly mess, you got everyone but choose the loneliness," suggests that the person struggling with addiction is pushing away those who care for them in favor of their toxic habits. The chorus is a dedication, possibly to the person struggling with addiction, for all the good and bad times they had together, as well as an acknowledgement that the singer is finally done with the relationship. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the final line "Such a pretty face that I must erase," suggesting that despite all the pain and heartbreak, the singer still sees the beauty in their former partner.

Overall, "Dedication" is a poignant and emotional song about the difficulties of loving someone who is struggling with addiction. It captures the frustration, heartbreak, and complexity of such relationships, while still managing to convey a sense of hope and compassion.

Line by Line Meaning

I can taste the gin and oxy on your lips
I can tell that you're living a reckless lifestyle and indulging in substances that affect your behavior.

I'll divide the world and fall between your hips
I'm so deeply entwined with you that my entire world revolves around you and I'm willing to fall between your legs and become a slave to your desires.

There's no way that I can save your life
I recognize that you're spiraling out of control but I know that I can't do anything to help you.

When you can't even open your eyes
You're so consumed by your problems that you can't even face them.

And I tried to right your wrongs
I've attempted to fix your mistakes in order to help you, but it's all in vain.

But I just end up with all of your lies
All my efforts have been futile and you keep lying to me, making me feel like a fool.

Such a pretty face but such an ugly mess
You have a beautiful appearance but your life is a complete disaster.

You got everyone but choose the loneliness
You have the ability to be with anyone you want but instead you choose to be by yourself and stay isolated.

Yeah we crash and burn
Our relationship is completely falling apart.

And we argue to the point of no return
Our arguments are becoming so severe that we may not ever be able to repair the damage that's been done.

Yeah I'm finally done
I've given up on this relationship and I'm ready to move on.

And this song's been sung
This is my final goodbye to you and my attempt to move on from the love that's consumed me for so long.

So this I dedicate to you
This song is all about you and I'm dedicating it to you, in hopes that you can understand just how much you have affected me.

For the times we had
I'm grateful for the memories that we shared.

For the good and bad
All the good and bad moments we had together have contributed to this very moment of letting go.

Such a pretty face that I must erase
You have such a beautiful face, yet I must let go of it in order to move on and live without you.

Oh baby it's a dedication, a dedication
This song is meant to be a symbol of my dedication to you, even as I'm leaving you behind.

This is dedicated to you
This entire song is meant for you, every word and every note.

Baby it's a dedication, a dedication
This song is a way of showing how much I cared for you and how much you've impacted my life.

Whoa oh oh oh
This is the chorus of the song, meant to be sung during the song's most memorable moments.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFF BHASKER, ROMAN RAMIREZ, NATE RUESS

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