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
Like Lovers
Rome Lyrics
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We turned white and cold - like lovers
A frozen heart, a flaming sword, a thousand fathers dead
In solitude we bathe - like lovers
Compromise? - Compromise?
Dies ist keine Richtung - nur reine - Bewegung
Compromise? - Compromise - is not possible!
In the hour of the wolf we learn to falter
In a tired dance - like lovers
And hidden gods wait and watch the daughters of the land
In the purple fields of war - like lovers
Compromise? - Compromise?
Dies ist keine Richtung - nur reine - Bewegung
Compromise? - Compromise - is not possible!
In Rome's song "Like Lovers," the lyrics express the struggle that comes with the complexity of human relationships. The opening line "Once we learn to speak we learn to fail" suggests that communication breakdowns are inevitable and highlight the difficulties we have in relating to each other. The theme of struggle is further emphasized with the lines "We turned white and cold - like lovers" and "A frozen heart, a flaming sword, a thousand fathers dead." These lines suggest that relationships can become distant with time, but also have the potential to become heated and destructive when emotions run high.
The chorus is a repetition of the word compromise three times, followed by the line "Dies ist keine Richtung - nur reine - Bewegung," which translates from German to "This is not a direction - only pure - movement." This repetition emphasizes the idea that sometimes compromise is impossible, and that the two parties may need to move forward in different directions.
In the second verse, a comparison is made between the "hour of the wolf" and a "tired dance." The "hour of the wolf" refers to the time of day when the night is at its darkest and deepest, which is a symbol of inner turmoil or existential crisis. The "tired dance" likely refers to the idea of going through the motions or going through life on autopilot. These comparisons describe the challenges we face in our lives and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Once we learn to speak we learn to fail
As soon as we acquire the skill of communication, we open ourselves up to the risk of making mistakes.
We turned white and cold - like lovers
We became emotionally distant and our love became frigid.
A frozen heart, a flaming sword, a thousand fathers dead
Our love has become paradoxical, with our hearts feeling cold yet our anger hot, and many loved ones lost.
In solitude we bathe - like lovers
We find solace in being alone, much like how lovers would want to be alone together.
Compromise? - Compromise?
Is compromise even an option?
Dies ist keine Richtung - nur reine - Bewegung
This is not a direction, only pure movement.
Compromise? - Compromise - is not possible!
There can be no compromise.
In the hour of the wolf we learn to falter
During the most desperate and dangerous times, we may falter and lose hope.
In a tired dance - like lovers
We continue going through the motions, like a couple going through the motions of their relationship.
And hidden gods wait and watch the daughters of the land
There are higher powers observing and influencing the fate of those living on the earth.
In the purple fields of war - like lovers
In the midst of violent conflict, we find a deep connection with our fellow fighters, much like lovers coming together during intimacy.
Contributed by Sydney G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.