“In an age where hype and industry politics produce bands of unworthy overn… Read Full Bio ↴“In an age where hype and industry politics produce bands of unworthy overnight success, Romeo Must Die are the antidote; A backlash that proves once and for all that it is the extreme music fans themselves who decide who succeeds and who fails, and no one else.”

Rome Must Die are a five piece Metal band from the south of England. They formed in 2007 from the ashes of Stampin' Ground, a band that the world press labelled a veteran force and the UK’s most credible and successful underground band of the last decade.

Their proficient pedigree caused immediate industry attention when the band completed two sold-out UK tours and received rave reviews from both the press and audience. A debut release soon followed; “Defined By Enemies” - A 7 track EP produced by Scott Atkins and was released on UK independent label IN AT THE DEEPEND RECORDS (Gallows, Suicide Silence, Sylosis) and is still to date the fastest selling record on the label.

3 months after the release the “Defined By Enemies” music video claimed rotation on Scuzz TV which secured RMD the support slots for numerous credible tours including the 20 year re-union tour with BIOHAZARD.

Their debut album 'Hardships In Season' was released free on the cover of Metal Hammer magazine in March 2011 to an audience of over 60,000 and to great critical review.
It has been described as "49 minutes of throat stampin’, eye-gauging intensity, the likes of which will delight real fans of heavy music".

The official full recording, remastered in a dual digipack along with the EP 'Defined by Enemies' was released on 2nd May 2011 whilst on a 13 date UK tour with The Defiled.

Touring the UK to an overwhelmingly well receiving audience, Romeo Must Die have built on the solid underground following they gained from touring with the likes of Biohazard, TEXTURES, Sylosis, EVILE, as well as their own headline tours of Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Greece, Holland, Belgium.

Romeo Must Die play with all the confidence, conviction and power of a veteran force that is fuelled with all the experience, hunger and passion that makes them evidently shine amongst their counterparts. Their prowess as both musicians and songwriters is a thrilling, defiant metallic kick in the teeth.

Romeo Must Die are eager to show the world that this is a band that has fire in its breath and a sting in it’s tail so ferocious that it will be impossible not to stop and take notice.

In October 2012 the band split up after fulfilling everything they set out to accomplish.

The Awakening
Romeo Must Die Lyrics

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Asingkan jiwaku
Semakin hancur, lebur,
Hampa rasa tak tersisa
Ku mencoba,
Dan mencoba
Tegarkan langkahku
meski tiada lagi
harapan yang tersisa

tetap aku, sial aku
sepi ini memaksaku merasakan
ini semakin pahit
tiada rasa di hatiku
ruang hati semakin gelap menyempit
dustai hariku
tetap tersenyum meskipun
jiwa ini, raga ini
ini semakin pahit
tiada rasa dihatiku
ruang hati semakin gelap menyempit
terselimuti luka
berbaring diatas duka
hampa rasa diriku
kini sengsara
ini semakin pahit
tiada rasa di hatiku
ruang hati semakin gelap menyempit
terselimuti luka
berbaring diatas duka
hampa rasa diriku
kini sengsara
ini semakin pahit
tiada rasa di hatiku
ruang hati semakin gelap menyempit
terselimuti luka
berbaring diatas duka
hampa rasa diriku
kini sengsara
ini semakin pahit
tiada rasa dihatiku
ruang hati semakin gelap menyempit
terselimuti luka
berbaring diatas duka

hampa rasa diriku
kini sengsara

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "The Awakening" by Romeo Must Die communicate a sense of despair and hopelessness that the singer is experiencing. The lyrics suggest that the singer is going through a difficult time and is struggling to find meaning or purpose in their life. There is an overall feeling of emptiness and apathy that permeates the lyrics.

The opening lines, "Asingkan jiwaku, semakin hancur, lebur, hampa rasa tak tersisa" translates to "Separating my soul, increasingly shattered, dissolved, no feeling left." These lines set the tone for the rest of the song which continues to express the pain of the singer. Despite this feeling of despondency, the singer is still trying to persevere and "stand firm" even if there is no longer any reason to hope. The repetition of "terselimuti luka, berbaring diatas duka, hampa rasa diriku, kini sengsara" translates to "Enveloped in wounds, lying on grief, my heart is empty, I am now suffering," further emphasizes the melancholy of the song.

The lyrics have been interpreted to express the experience of depression and the impact that it can have on one's mental and emotional state. The song conveys a message of resilience and the importance of persevering even when life seems overwhelming.

Line by Line Meaning

Asingkan jiwaku
Separate my soul

Semakin hancur, lebur,
Increasingly shattered, melted

Hampa rasa tak tersisa
A feeling of emptiness remains

Ku mencoba,
I try,

Dan mencoba
And try once more

Tegarkan langkahku
Strengthen my steps

meski tiada lagi
Even though there's no more

harapan yang tersisa
Remaining hope

tetap aku, sial aku
I remain, cursed I am

sepi ini memaksaku merasakan
This loneliness forces me to feel

ini semakin pahit
It's getting more bitter