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
Rape Blossoms
Rome Lyrics
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rape blossoms
we strangle baby birds
retrace our steps within your heart
a little ruse in early spring
the neglected riddle of corrosion
a breast afire
comeradeship
the sweet rigor of life in the ranks
this restlessness we share
an uneasy feast
we are shameless, uninvited guests
keine verbrderung! vebrdert euch nicht!
In Rome's song Rape Blossoms, the lyrics highlight a sense of violence and brutality towards nature, as well as a cold disregard for human emotion. The title itself, "Rape Blossoms," implies a destruction of something beautiful and delicate. The line, "we strangle baby birds," further emphasizes this violent nature, as well as the idea of inflicting harm upon the innocent. The following line, "retrace our steps within your heart," suggests a sense of introspection or self-reflection, but within the context of the previous line, it could also imply that the violent tendencies come from within oneself.
The phrase "the neglected riddle of corrosion" adds a sense of decay and abandonment, as if the natural world is being ignored and left to waste away. The mention of a "breast afire" could imply both physical pain and emotional turmoil. The words "comradeship" and "the sweet rigor of life in the ranks" suggest a sense of camaraderie and unity, but once again, within the context of the rest of the lyrics, it may indicate a group mentality that enables acts of violence and aggression. The final line, "we are shameless, uninvited guests," implies that the subject feels unwelcome or unwanted, yet remains present nonetheless, adding yet another layer to the themes of violence, disregard, and a lack of empathy.
Line by Line Meaning
rape blossoms
Flowers that symbolize sexual violence.
we strangle baby birds
We commit acts of cruelty and violence towards innocent and defenseless beings.
retrace our steps within your heart
We revisit and remember the pain and hurt we have caused you.
a little ruse in early spring
We deceive and trick others, especially when they are vulnerable.
the neglected riddle of corrosion
The ignored mystery of decay and destruction that eats away at everything.
a breast afire
A heart burning with intense emotions, whether it is love or hate.
comeradeship
A deep bond and loyalty between comrades, whether it is for good or bad.
the sweet rigor of life in the ranks
The bittersweet hardship and discipline of living within a structured and hierarchical system.
this restlessness we share
The anxiety and restlessness that we all feel as we try to navigate through life.
an uneasy feast
An uncomfortable and awkward gathering or celebration.
we are shameless, uninvited guests
We have no shame in intruding and imposing ourselves into places and spaces where we are not welcome.
Contributed by Julia L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.