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

To Be Governed
Rome Lyrics

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To be governed
Is to be watched over, inspected, spied on, directed
Legislated, regimented, closed in, indoctrinated

To be governed
Is to be preached at, controlled, assessed
Evaluated, Censored, Commanded
All by creatures that have neither the right, nor wisdom, nor virtue

To be governed means that at every move,
At every operation or transaction
One is noted, registered, taxed, stamped, priced, licensed, informed,
Authorized, admonished, prevented, reformed, set right, corrected

Government means to be subjected to tribute, ransom, exploited,
Monopolized, extorted, pressured, robbed
All in the name of public utility and the general good
Then, at the first sign of resistance, or word of complaint
One is repressed, fined, despised, pursued, hassled, beaten up,
Garroted, imprisoned, shot, judged, sentenced, deported,
Sacrificed, sold, betrayed, ... , ridiculed, mocked, and dishonored

And that is government,
That is its justice?
And its morality?

That is is government

That, its justice
And its morality

Overall Meaning

Rome's song "To Be Governed" is a thoughtful and reflective examination of the nature of government and its impact on individuals. The song describes how to be governed is to be watched over and controlled, to be told what to do and how to behave.

The lyrics are a powerful critique of government and its excesses, describing how it imposes rules and regulations upon individuals, leaving them with little freedom or autonomy. The song also highlights the corrupting influence of power, with those in charge often lacking the wisdom and virtue to use it responsibly.

In addition, the lyrics explore the ways in which individuals are exploited and oppressed by the government, both through taxation and through its use of force to suppress dissent. The song suggests that government, as it currently exists, is neither just nor moral, and that it needs to be fundamentally reformed if society is to truly thrive.

Overall, Rome's "To Be Governed" is a powerful and thought-provoking critique of the nature of government and its impact on society. It encourages listeners to think deeply about the ways in which power is exercised and to consider alternative models of governance that prioritize the interests and well-being of the people.

Line by Line Meaning

To be governed
Being ruled over by an authority

Is to be watched over, inspected, spied on, directed
The government surveils and controls all aspects of citizens' lives

Legislated, regimented, closed in, indoctrinated
All actions taken by citizens are governed by laws, regulations, and societal norms enforced by the government

Is to be preached at, controlled, assessed
The government tries to influence citizens' beliefs and behavior through educational and communication methods

Evaluated, Censored, Commanded
The government monitors and suppresses any opinions or actions that do not align with their goals

All by creatures that have neither the right, nor wisdom, nor virtue
Those in power may not have the moral or intellectual qualifications to govern effectively

To be governed means that at every move,
The government has complete oversight of each and every action taken by citizens

At every operation or transaction
The government monitors all aspects of citizens' economic transactions

One is noted, registered, taxed, stamped, priced, licensed, informed, Authorized, admonished, prevented, reformed, set right, corrected
The government intrusively intervenes in citizens' lives, by tracking, taxing, and regulating their every action

Government means to be subjected to tribute, ransom, exploited, Monopolized, extorted, pressured, robbed
The government extracts resources, money, and labor from citizens, often through force or coercion

All in the name of public utility and the general good
The government justifies their actions as promoting the greater good or society as a whole

Then, at the first sign of resistance, or word of complaint
The government responds harshly to any opposition or disagreement from citizens

One is repressed, fined, despised, pursued, hassled, beaten up, Garroted, imprisoned, shot, judged, sentenced, deported, Sacrificed, sold, betrayed, ... , ridiculed, mocked, and dishonored
The government employs various methods of punishment or retaliation to suppress dissent or perceived threats to their rule

And that is government, That is its justice?, And its morality?
This is what government has come to mean, and the ethical implications of this type of rule are questionable

That is is government
This is the true nature of government and its impact on citizens

That, its justice And its morality
The government's sense of justice and morality is called into question based on its oppressive actions

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