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
Odessa
Rome Lyrics
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it is but a violet glistening with dew
for in our hearts our love for you lies unrevealed
a stale romance and the solitude we share
have dragged you to the beach to find me there
every promise undone glittering in the sun
in the golden sway of violence
that morning you came and you stood in disbelief
to forgive and to define this treachery of mine
you took off your clothes in silence
this sweet blue secrecy, the demands of destiny
now who will serve your pleasure, who will serve your greed?
now that the men you treasured belong to the fleet
and watch the morrows tide, that frail and beautiful bride
what a very strange season this is
from the tender ax of springtime, defying the snows
to the streaming summers hatchet she rose
now all covered with lime under an indifferent sky
we smother everything in kisses
will we know eternity? will we forge a way to see?
who will serve your pleasure, who will serve your greed?
now that the men you treasured belong to the fleet
and watch the morrows tide, that frail and beautiful bride
what a very strange season this is
from the tender ax of springtime, defying the snows
to the streaming summers hatchet she rose
now all covered with lime under an indifferent sky
we smother everything in kisses
oh, we smother everything in kisses
In "Odessa," Rome sings about a love triangle that is shrouded in secrecy, betrayal, and forbidden desires. The song begins with the singer presenting a small token of affection to their lover, a metaphorical "dated flower" that represents their stagnant relationship. The couple's love remains hidden, and they are struggling to keep it a secret, all while being consumed by their own loneliness and unfulfilled desires. However, their tryst is soon interrupted when another person enters the picture. The arrival of this third person prompts feelings of jealousy, shame, and longing within the couple. To make amends, the singer's lover slowly undresses in front of them, a silent act of forgiveness and surrender.
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the question of who will serve the lover's pleasure and greed now that the other men have left. The repetition of this question highlights the lover's insatiable desires and their willingness to manipulate those around them to fulfill their wants. The final lines of the song suggest that the couple's love, while passionate, may ultimately become suffocating and destructive, represented by the image of them smothering everything in kisses.
Overall, "Odessa" is a complex song that explores themes of love, betrayal, and desire while also hinting at the destructive nature of consuming love.
Line by Line Meaning
it is but a dated flower i bring to you
I only have this old flower as a gift for you
it is but a violet glistening with dew
This flower is just a simple violet, but it still has beauty
for in our hearts our love for you lies unrevealed
We have love for you, but we haven't expressed it
a stale romance and the solitude we share
Our relationship is dull and lonely
have dragged you to the beach to find me there
You came to the beach to look for me, despite our problems
every promise undone glittering in the sun
All of our promises to each other are broken and unrealized
in the golden sway of violence
Our relationship is turbulent and destructive
that morning you came and you stood in disbelief
When you saw me, you couldn't believe what was happening
in longing and shame - the presentiment of grief
You felt sad and regretful, but also desired me
to forgive and to define this treachery of mine
You had to forgive me for betraying you, but also decide what our relationship means
you took off your clothes in silence
You showed vulnerability and openness, without needing words
this sweet blue secrecy, the demands of destiny
Our love is a mystery and fate drives us forward
now who will serve your pleasure, who will serve your greed?
Now that you've lost the men you wanted, who will you turn to?
now that the men you treasured belong to the fleet
The men you loved are part of the military now
and watch the morrows tide, that frail and beautiful bride
They're waiting for the future, like a fragile bride waiting for her wedding day
what a very strange season this is
Our lives are in a confusing and uncertain time
from the tender ax of springtime, defying the snows
We've survived difficult times to get where we are now, like a young plant growing in the winter
to the streaming summers hatchet she rose
We've reached a point of growth and change, like a summer plant blooming
now all covered with lime under an indifferent sky
Despite our personal growth, the world remains indifferent
we smother everything in kisses
We show affection to each other all the time
will we know eternity? will we forge a way to see?
We wonder if our love will last forever, and if we can find a way to ensure it
oh, we smother everything in kisses
We emphasize the importance of love and affection in our relationship
Contributed by Gavin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.