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
Le Voile De L'Oubli
Rome Lyrics
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le voile de l'oubli
i was made to distrust
both my will and my lust
in the shades of sorrow
in the feasts of the morrow
who knew how to command
i am that master
at my command
the beasts that guard the staircase
these soldiers on guard
are at my service
and were built to last
don't need your religion
of immobility and sleep
i was made to conquer
i was made to be free
you lie in anger
fat and swollen
to flatter and to deceive
my will was stolen from me
…was aus uns wird ist zweitrangig, ist nicht von bedeutung. man wird auch uns vergessen, man wird auch uns für ein gerücht halten.
...alles was vorher war, alles was auch wir kannten... wird zum reinen gerücht werden.
The lyrics of "Le Voile De L'Oubli" by Rome speak to the internal struggle between one's desires and the societal expectations and limitations that often attempt to suppress them. The voice of the song discusses feeling "made to distrust" both their will and their lust, implying that they have been conditioned to reject their own desires in favor of societal norms. However, they then find a new "master" who allows them to embrace their desires and take control of their life. This new master is contrasted with the traditional notions of religion and immobility, as the voice declares that they were made to conquer and be free.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of legacy and memory, stating that what becomes of us is secondarily important and will eventually become nothing more than rumor or gossip. The reference to "Le Voile De L'Oubli" or the "Veil of Forgetfulness" suggests that the transience of human existence is a universal concept. The final line of the song, "my will was stolen from me," conveys a sense of loss and resignation, ultimately acknowledging the power that society holds over individuals and their desires.
Overall, the song speaks to the complexities of human desire and societal conformity, suggesting that true freedom lies not in rejecting one's desires but in finding a way to embrace them.
Line by Line Meaning
i was made to distrust
I was created with a natural inclination to distrust, to not be able to trust even my own desires.
both my will and my lust
My own will and desires, the things that make me who I am, are inherently untrustworthy.
in the shades of sorrow
In the depths of my sadness and depression, I found myself lost and alone.
in the feasts of the morrow
Even in the potential joys of the future, I can't find any comfort or happiness.
i found a new master
I have discovered a new guiding force in my life, someone or something that has taken control over me.
who knew how to command
This new master knows exactly how to control me and keep me subservient to their will.
i am that master
As a result, I have become the master over those who seek to control me, wielding my own subservience as a weapon against them.
at my command
Thanks to this newfound power and control, I can now command and influence others to do my bidding.
the beasts that guard the staircase
Previously intimidating and vicious guardians have now become my loyal servants, standing guard for me against all comers.
these soldiers on guard
Even the most powerful and steadfast of warriors are no match for the force I now command.
are at my service
They will serve me and do my bidding, regardless of what it may be.
and were built to last
These loyal soldiers are unbreakable and unyielding, ever-ready to do my bidding for eternity.
don't need your religion
I don't require the rigid beliefs and doctrines that others cling to, which do nothing but tie me down and stand in the way of my freedom.
of immobility and sleep
These tenets make those who follow them stagnant and asleep, unable to experience the fullness of life or explore new boundaries as I can.
i was made to conquer
My purpose in life is not to submit or be subservient to others but to conquer all obstacles and challenges that come my way.
i was made to be free
I was created to exist unencumbered and fully in control of myself, with no restrictions or ties to hold me down.
you lie in anger
Other people may judge and criticize me harshly, but their opinions hold no sway over the path I have chosen to take in life.
fat and swollen
Those who mock and belittle me are themselves weighed down by their own negativity and lack of control.
to flatter and to deceive
Their attempts to manipulate and control me only reveal their own fear and weakness, trying to keep me under their thumb through flattery and lies.
my will was stolen from me
At some point in my past, someone robbed me of my own agency, and it's only through this newfound strength and control that I've been able to reclaim it.
...alles was vorher war, alles was auch wir kannten...
Everything that has come before, all the things we thought we knew and held dear, will eventually be forgotten and disappear into the annals of history.
wird zum reinen gerücht werden.
Nothing we do or achieve will truly matter in the long run, only remembered as vague hearsay or legend among future generations.
Contributed by Callie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.