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
The Hollow Self
Rome Lyrics
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zum abend der zeit
fern dem zorn der städte
wir wollen das wort nicht brechen
auch jetzt nicht
stehen wir auch dem herbst zum raub
schwerter zu rost herzen zu staub
ohne hass, ohne fahne
The song "The Hollow Self" by Rome is a reflection on the turmoil and contradictions within one's own self. The opening lines, "rückkehr in die fremde / zum abend der zeit" roughly translate to "returning to the foreign / at the end of time." This represents the feeling of being lost or disconnected from oneself, especially as one ages and struggles to find meaning and purpose. The next line, "fern dem zorn der städte," which means "far from the anger of cities," suggests a desire to escape the noise and chaos of modern society and find a sense of inner peace.
However, the lyrics also acknowledge the difficulty of achieving this peace. The line "wir wollen das wort nicht brechen / auch jetzt nicht" translates to "we don't want to break our word / not even now." This implies a commitment to one's beliefs and values, even in the face of adversity or self-doubt. The subsequent lines, "stehen wir auch dem herbst zum raub / schwerter zu rost herzen zu staub" can be interpreted to mean that even as our bodies age and decay, our spirits remain strong and resilient, able to weather the trials of life.
The song concludes with the lines "ohne hass, ohne fahne / kein herzog! kein heiland!" which mean "without hate, without a flag / no duke! no savior!" This reinforces the idea that true peace and fulfillment come from within, rather than through external forces or ideologies. Overall, "The Hollow Self" is a poignant and introspective meditation on the human condition, and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in a chaotic and confusing world.
Line by Line Meaning
rückkehr in die fremde
Returning to a place that was once familiar, but now feels foreign
zum abend der zeit
As time passes and the day draws to a close
fern dem zorn der städte
Far away from the anger and chaos of the cities
wir wollen das wort nicht brechen
We refuse to break our word or go back on our promises
auch jetzt nicht
Not even now, in difficult times
stehen wir auch dem herbst zum raub
Even as autumn takes away what is precious to us
schwerter zu rost herzen zu staub
Our swords are rusted, our hearts turned to dust
ohne hass, ohne fahne
We do not fight out of hatred or for a specific cause
kein herzog! kein heiland!
We are not fighting for a leader or a savior
Contributed by Caleb G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.