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
Petrograd Waltz
Rome Lyrics
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Many eyes stare in envy
And take on the colour of a granite hill
And all the ravens rush by and turn yellow
And you know where to find her
Among God's frail little things
And you wait inside your circle for her
And no you won't hear the world falling apart
No you won't hear the world falling apart
And it's just the way she walks
Along colour parade
And it's just the way she walks beside you
She does a trademark partisan dance
Bullets and rival hand grenades
And the flies spinning around the towers with her
And no you won't hear the world falling apart
No you won't hear the world falling apart
And you watch her from your secret hideaway
You wanna be with her every minute, every day
Yeah you watch her from your secret hideaway
You wanna be with her every minute of everyday
And as long as the music is loud enough
We won't hear the world falling apart
No we won't hear the world falling apart
We don't hear the world falling apart
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The smallest cliff is the hardest to bridge...
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The lyrics of Rome's song "Petrograd Waltz" display an intricate portrayal of a man's strong desire for a woman, who he observes from afar. The opening lines of "If I have seen further than other men, it's because I have stood on the shoulders of giants," display that he understands that he stands on the achievements and wisdom of people who came before him. He is aware that his intelligence and perspective are likely a result of what others have accomplished before him.
The following passage depicts his infatuation with the woman and how she stands out amidst the world around her. She seems so frail and pure amidst the chaos of the world. Yet, she has a stubborn and intense quality, displaying through the lines "She does a trademark partisan dance, bullets and rival hand grenades, and the flies spinning around the towers with her." The man is eager to watch her every day, and up-close wants to be with her.
The song's overall message is about the idea of finding solace amidst a broken society. The world is collapsing around us, leading to doom and chaos, yet, we cling to hope and the idea that we can make something beautiful out of the wreckage. The man in this song observes this woman he admires, knowing that as long as the music and his hope continue to exist, the world can keep spinning, and he can keep fighting to be with her.
Line by Line Meaning
Many eyes stare in envy
Others envy the singer's ability to see beyond them.
And take on the colour of a granite hill
Their eyes turn grey, like granite.
And all the ravens rush by and turn yellow
The birds' colour changes as they fly by.
And you know where to find her
The artist knows where to find a woman they're interested in.
Among God's frail little things
The woman is among things that are considered delicate or weak.
And you wait inside your circle for her
The singer waits for the woman in a specific place.
And no you won't hear the world falling apart
The singer claims they won't notice if the world is ending.
And it's just the way she walks
The artist admires the woman's walk.
Along colour parade
She walks in a parade with vibrant colours.
And it's just the way she walks beside you
The woman walks next to the artist in a particular manner.
She does a trademark partisan dance
The woman does a unique dance connected with partisan causes.
Bullets and rival hand grenades
There is conflict going on, with weapons involved.
And the flies spinning around the towers with her
Flies swarm the towers where the woman is.
And you watch her from your secret hideaway
The singer secretly observes the woman they admire.
You wanna be with her every minute, every day
The singer wants to be with her all the time.
And as long as the music is loud enough
The artist claims they won't hear the world ending as long as the music is loud.
We won't hear the world falling apart
The artist includes themselves and others in the inability to notice the end of the world.
No we won't hear the world falling apart
The singer confirms that they and others won't be aware of the end.
We don't hear the world falling apart
The singer asserts that everyone is too preoccupied to notice the end of the world.
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An unclear or unintelligible line.
The smallest cliff is the hardest to bridge...
Overcoming the smallest obstacle can be most difficult.
Contributed by Leah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.