There are multiple artists with this name: 1) Luxembourgish neofolk act. 2)… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name: 1) Luxembourgish neofolk act. 2) Hip-hop mc and producer from Los Angeles, USA. 3) R&B singer from Benton Harbor, USA. 4) Experimental dub-influenced band from Chicago, USA. 5) Cape Verdian zouk singer. 6) Rome Ramirez: Singer and guitarist from USA (Singer for Sublime with Rome).

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

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Rome Lyrics

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I Remembered that You Wrong
I Remembered that Strong
I Have Severed All Links, All Attachments
To Study Your Gestures
You Shephard, You Merchant
You Cold-Hearted Deserter
Death Is Not A Trivial Matter
Death Is No Trivial Matter

La Muerte No Es Un Asunto Trivial

And Jealousy Appeared
Among A Crowd Of Well-Wishers
And Carried These Mournful Lanterns
All Gossip, All Slander
My Sweet Black Childhood
A Secret Son Of Europe
In Stern Ordeals
Our Great Refusal To Fear

La Muerte No Es Un Asunto Trivial
Mi Dulce y Negra Niñez
Un Hijo Secreto De Europa
Todo Lo Que Hemos Hecho
Todo... He Perdonado
Todo... He Perdonado

Einmal Vor Unermässlichem Stehen
Einmal Vor Unaussprechlichem Stehen
Einmal Vor Unbestechlichem Stehen
Einmal Vor Unverdächtigem Stehen
I Remembered You Strong (Einmal Vor Unvergesslichem Stehen)
But I Remembered You Wrong (Einmal Vor Unzerbrechlichem Stehen)
Everything Is Forgiven (Einmal Vor Unerbittlichem Stehen)
Everything We’ve Done (Einmal Vor Unermässlichem Stehen)
My Sweet Black Childhood (Einmal Vor Unaussprechlichem) Stehen
A Secret Son Of Europe (Einmal Vor Unbestechlichem) Stehen
In Stern Ordeals (Einmal Vor Unverdächtigem Stehen)
Our Great Refusal To Fear (Einmal Vor...)

Our Great Refusal To Fear

Our Great Refusal To Fear
Einmal Ins Innere!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song The Secret Sons of Europe by Rome have some interesting symbolism and imagery that reflect a deep political and historical message. The first lines of the song, "I Remembered that You Wrong, I Remembered that Strong," suggest a struggle to recall an accurate memory of the past, perhaps referring to the collective memory of Europe's history rife with turmoil, war, and political upheaval. This is followed by an affirmation of severing all attachments, which could be interpreted as a desire to start anew and break away from the cycle of violence and betrayal.

The next lines introduce the idea of death as a non-trivial matter that should not be glossed over or taken lightly. This could be interpreted as a call to acknowledge the heavy weight of history and the responsibility of each individual to learn from it and work towards building a better future. The Spanish phrase "La Muerte No Es Un Asunto Trivial" reinforces this message further, suggesting a recognition of the gravity of death.

The next lines are poignant, speaking of jealousy that appears even among well-wishers and the resulting gossip and slander. They also mention a sweet black childhood, which could represent the shared cultural heritage of Europe's diverse communities, and a secret son of Europe, perhaps symbolizing the marginalized and oftentimes suppressed voices that can be found within the continent's history. The song concludes with a repetition of "Our Great Refusal to Fear" and the phrase "Einmal Ins Innere!" which could mean "once into the inner" or "once towards the interior," indicating an emphasis on personal reflection and introspection as essential elements of collective growth and transformation.

Line by Line Meaning

I Remembered that You Wrong
I recalled an instance where I misjudged you

I Remembered that Strong
I remembered an occasion where you exhibited strength and resilience

I Have Severed All Links, All Attachments
I have cut off all connections and emotional ties

To Study Your Gestures
To examine your actions and behavior closely

You Shephard, You Merchant
You, who guides and trades for the masses

You Cold-Hearted Deserter
You who abandoned us without compassion

Death Is Not A Trivial Matter
Dying is not insignificant

And Jealousy Appeared
Envy arose among a group of well-wishers

Among A Crowd Of Well-Wishers
In the presence of supportive acquaintances

And Carried These Mournful Lanterns
And held these sorrowful beacons

All Gossip, All Slander
All rumors and defamation