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

The Orchards
Rome Lyrics

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Rome

the orchards

in the blue dawns of summer
we revoked silence and its claws
on the day they swore not to betray their men

in the blue dawns of summer
black writing on wet walls
lets us float in a stupor of blood

bewegung entsteht durch haltung

so we are left to wander
through hollow ropes of sand
we who came here for gold
we who brought the sword

wine milk and secret wars
into the orchards we slide
a call to worship a blind king reborn
we brought the sword – nothing more

bewegung entsteht durch haltung
es war und es ist

through streets and fields
crowded with lovers
again

in tombs, in forrests
again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rome's song The Orchards are cryptic and evocative, incorporating imagery of summer mornings, wet walls, and secret wars to create a sense of tension and unease. The first verse presents an image of breaking free from the constraints of silence, suggesting a rebellion or a betrayal. The phrase "bewegung entsteht durch haltung" appears twice in the song, which is a German proverb that roughly translates to "movement arises from discipline" or "movement arises from posture." This phrase can be interpreted in a variety of ways, but it adds to the tension of the song by suggesting the need for control or discipline in the face of chaos.

The second verse adds to the sense of unease by introducing the idea of hollow ropes of sand and the desire for gold. The line "we who brought the sword" implies a history of violence and conquest, which is reinforced by the later reference to "secret wars." The phrase "into the orchards we slide" is particularly interesting and evocative, suggesting a sense of slippage or a loss of control. The lyric "a call to worship a blind king reborn" is also intriguing, suggesting a sense of religious or spiritual rebirth that is blind to the violence and conquest that has come before.

Line by Line Meaning

in the blue dawns of summer
At the beginning of summer when the sky is blue

we revoked silence and its claws
We put an end to silence and its ability to harm us

on the day they swore not to betray their men
On the day when they made a promise not to betray their comrades

black writing on wet walls
Words written in black on damp walls

lets us float in a stupor of blood
Makes us feel like we're floating in a senseless pool of blood

bewegung entsteht durch haltung
Movement comes from posture

so we are left to wander
As a result, we are forced to wander aimlessly

through hollow ropes of sand
Amidst sandy landscapes that lack substance

we who came here for gold
Those of us who came here in search of wealth

we who brought the sword
And brought weapons of war with us

wine milk and secret wars
We indulged in wine, milk and fought in clandestine battles