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
Our Holy Rue
Rome Lyrics
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And when you called your lust ideal
You poisoned language too
We, the great longers, banished from all truth
Are sickened by you, you foaming fools
And your malicious lust to rule
So you return to your scheming and to your prayer books
Repelled by this little death's fearful looks
And by the privolous words of spring
We owe you nothing
For we know how to meet our demise
A sacred knowledge that we tend to disguise
And like a beast of prey whose leap has failed
We will return angrier still
Like a beast of prey whose leap has failed
We will return angrier still
To silence all seas is what we chose
For all things pure teach hope
To silence all seas is what we chose
For al things pure teach hope
Friede dem Lager, Krieg dem Wall
Keiner oder alle, wir sind überall
Friede dem Lager, Krieg dem Wall
Keiner oder alle, wir sind überall
The lyrics of the song "Our Holy Rue" by Rome appear to be a critique of some form of authority or organization that has caused harm and destruction to the world. The first two lines "You've poisoned the wells and our holy rue" suggest that this authority has contaminated the earth and even sacred places with their actions. The use of "holy rue" could be seen as a reference to the herb which symbolizes healing, but in this case, it is defiled.
The third line "And when you called your lust ideal" implies that the authority in question has justified their actions as acceptable, perhaps even desirable. The following line "You poisoned language too" adds another layer to the criticism, suggesting that they have contorted the very means by which we communicate and convey ideas. The "great longers" mentioned in the next line refer to those who seek truth, but have been banished and must now suffer under the rule of those in power.
The final lines of the first paragraph "And your malicious lust to rule" is a clear indictment of those that hold power and use it for their own selfish purposes. The second paragraph appears to be a call for action, with the statement "We owe you nothing" suggesting that they no longer will accept the authority's harmful actions. The lines "A sacred knowledge that we tend to disguise" is an interesting line that suggests the people hold some sort of strength or knowledge that they have kept hidden. The final lines "To silence all seas is what we chose, for all things pure teach hope" imply that the people want to silence the noise of the world to protect purity that can offer hope.
Overall, the song "Our Holy Rue" by Rome appears to be a nod to rebellion and resistance against unjust authority. The lyrics are critical and call for action, with the idea that the people possess some hidden strength that can challenge the ruling powers of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
You've poisoned the wells and our holy rue
You have contaminated our water supply and the holy place we worship in.
And when you called your lust ideal
When you proclaimed your corrupted desires as perfect and desirable.
You poisoned language too
You have corrupted and perverted the words we use to communicate and express ourselves.
We, the great longers, banished from all truth
Those of us who yearn for true knowledge and understanding have been exiled from the light of truth that you obscure.
Are sickened by you, you foaming fools
We are disgusted by your irrational and frenzied behavior.
And your malicious lust to rule
We see through your manipulative desire for power over others.
So you return to your scheming and to your prayer books
You resort to your secretive plans and religious texts for guidance and justification.
And the songs of martyrs you sing
You sing the praises of those who suffered and died for your cause.
Repelled by this little death's fearful looks
Afraid of the minor defeats and setbacks you encounter.
And by the privolous words of spring
Disgusted by the meaningless and empty promises of new beginnings.
We owe you nothing
We are not beholden to you in any way.
For we know how to meet our demise
We are prepared for our own downfall and have plans in place to cope.
A sacred knowledge that we tend to disguise
Our preparations for failure are kept hidden and confidential.
And like a beast of prey whose leap has failed
But when we falter or stumble, we will not give up.
We will return angrier still
We will come back stronger and more determined than ever.
To silence all seas is what we chose
We will stop at nothing to accomplish our goal of peace and unity.
For all things pure teach hope
Only through purity and goodness can we find true hope and inspiration.
Friede dem Lager, Krieg dem Wall
Peace for the prisoners, war against the oppressors.
Keiner oder alle, wir sind überall
No one or everyone, we are everywhere.
Friede dem Lager, Krieg dem Wall
Peace for the prisoners, war against the oppressors.
Keiner oder alle, wir sind überall
No one or everyone, we are everywhere.
Contributed by Sadie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.