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
Pornero
Rome Lyrics
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And spit on the leather and skin
A muffled roar, a pink rose
And something throbbing within
There's a star in your ear
And something stuck in your throat
And there's a scar right here
And my heart went to float
Pornero
Pornero
Pornero
There are those
Who rose from their bed
God knows what went through their head
But they caught a bus, a train, a break
And went ahead
They are miserable dogs now
Food for dogs now
But not you
You shimmer and shine
An angel divine
Every night
There's a boot on your head
And spit on the leather and skin
A muffled roar, a pink rose
And something throbbing within
There's a star in your ear
And something stuck in your throat
There's a scar right here
And my heart went to float
Pornero
There's a boot on your head
And spit on the leather and skin
A muffled roar, a pink rose
And something throbbing within
There's a star in your ear
And something stuck in your throat
There's a scar right here
And my heart went to float
Pornero
The lyrics of Rome's song Pornero depict a scene of violence and degradation with the boot on the head and the spit on the leather and skin. The muddled roar and the pink rose suggest that the singer is witnessing or even participating in a dehumanizing act. The star in the ear and something stuck in the throat suggest that the victim or the singer is trying to hold on to some form of beauty or artistic expression while being subjected to brutal treatment. The scar referenced in the lyrics may be both physical and emotional, representing the lasting damage that such violent acts can have on a person.
However, despite this grim scene, the chorus of the song offers a glimmer of hope, with the repeated word "Pornero," which means "I will carry" in Italian. The singer seems to be promising to carry something forward, perhaps the spark of beauty and creativity represented by the star and the rose, or perhaps a sense of resilience and dignity in the face of violence.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity with the following lines "There are those/ Who rose from their bed/ G_d knows what went through their head." While some have succumbed to the misery and abuse, others have managed to get up and move forward in life despite past traumas.
Overall, the lyrics of Rome's song Pornero depict a violent and degrading scene but also offer a sense of hope and resilience in the face of such brutality.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a boot on your head
You are feeling oppressed and weighed down by someone or something
And spit on the leather and skin
This oppression is adding insult to injury, making it even more unbearable
A muffled roar, a pink rose
Amidst this turmoil, there is both internal and external chaos but also a glimpse of beauty
And something throbbing within
There is a strong feeling deep inside of you
There's a star in your ear
You are listening to inspiration and hope
And something stuck in your throat
You are struggling to express something important
And there's a scar right here
You carry emotional pain from past experiences
And my heart went to float
Your feelings are powerful and overwhelming
Pornero
This word, likely a slang term, represents a sense of defiance and perseverance
There are those
Other people have faced similar struggles
Who rose from their bed
Many people wake up in the morning feeling defeated, but some choose to get up and keep going
God knows what went through their head
Everyone has their own story and challenges
But they caught a bus, a train, a break
Despite the difficulties, some people find opportunities to move forward
And went ahead
Achieving success and happiness requires taking action and moving forward
They are miserable dogs now
Those who don't persevere end up in a bad place
Food for dogs now
Their lack of effort leads to them being taken advantage of and left with nothing
But not you
You have the strength and ability to rise above these struggles
You shimmer and shine
You have a unique inner light that sets you apart
An angel divine
You possess a certain goodness and grace
Every night
This is not just a passing feeling, but a part of who you are
Contributed by Evelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.