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 Teach Obedience
Rome Lyrics
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In the same breath
And to teach obedience still
No flesh so perfect
To ever find rest
Behind your temper's will
There's always some fear in love
No need to shoo flies
Nothing but mockery
Is what you inflamed in me
No need for further lies
Have you learned to walk only to run?
How is a man to remain silent
In face of this
Prudent in face of this?
Have you learned to touch only to hurt?
How is a man to remain silent
In face of this
Prudent in face of this?
Our courage wants to laugh
Our anger wants to sing
So let him who writes these songs
In blood
Let him be without sin
There's always some fear in love
There's always an ax above
No need to shoo flies
Nothing but mockery
Is what you inflamed in me
No need for further lies
Have you learned to walk only to run?
How is a man to remain silent
In face of this
Prudent in face of this?
Have you learned to touch only to hurt?
How is a man to remain silent
In face of this
Prudent in face of this?
Hold, hold, ...
Spit on each new idol
Don't you follow me
Burn down each new altar
Don't you believe in me
There's always some fear in love
There's always an ax above
No need to shoo flies
Nothing but mockery
Is what you inflamed in me
No need for further lies
Have you learned to walk only to run?
How is a man to remain silent
In face of this
Prudent in face of this?
Have you learned to touch only to hurt?
How is a man to remain silent
In face of this
Prudent in face of this?
Rome's song "To Teach Obedience" is a profound and thought-provoking piece that touches upon a variety of themes including love, obedience, fear, and mockery. The lyrics suggest a struggle between knowledge and experience, and the validity of authority versus self-discovery. The singer appears to be questioning the traditional notion of obedience and the idea of finding salvation through conformity. They seem to suggest that obedience can be used to manipulate people, and true freedom can only be achieved through self-discovery.
The singer reflects on the conflicting nature of salvation, where being saved and lost happen simultaneously. They imply that no one can attain perfection, and obedience won't bring true peace. The lyrics also assert that love, while powerful, can be scary, and loyalty can become overbearing. The singer seems to suggest that silent acceptance isn't always wise, and it's essential to be prudent and express oneself even if it goes against obedience.
The latter part of the song seems to encourage rebelliousness against idolatry and the fallacies of the figurative new altars. The singer is advocating for a critical examination of one's beliefs and urges listeners not to follow blindly. They suggest that blind obedience inflames fear, mockery, and lies.
Line by Line Meaning
To be saved and to be lost
In the same breath
And to teach obedience still
No flesh so perfect
To ever find rest
Behind your temper's will
Life is full of contradictions, and obedience is difficult to teach because our imperfect human nature often gets in the way.
There's always some fear in love
There's always an ax above
No need to shoo flies
Nothing but mockery
Is what you inflamed in me
No need for further lies
Love is always fraught with fear, and there's always a danger lurking nearby. It's pointless to try and ignore trivial issues or pretend that nothing is wrong when everything has already been inflamed by mockery and lies.
Have you learned to walk only to run?
How is a man to remain silent
In face of this
Prudent in face of this?
Have you learned to touch only to hurt?
How is a man to remain silent
In face of this
Prudent in face of this?
Are you only learning to rush through life without stopping to think of the consequences of your actions? How can anyone avoid speaking up when faced with a difficult situation, especially when it requires tact and wisdom. Alternatively, is hurting others the only thing that gives you pleasure? How is one to remain silent when presented with such disconcerting events.
Our courage wants to laugh
Our anger wants to sing
So let him who writes these songs
In blood
Let him be without sin
Our conflicting emotions make life both humorous and strange. Therefore, it's appropriate that the person writing these lyrics should have a purest heart and blood to for entertainment.
Spit on each new idol
Don't you follow me
Burn down each new altar
Don't you believe in me
Reject all false idols, don't let anyone lead you astray, and never be too trusting of anyone claiming to have all the answers.
Contributed by Emma V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.