Roma Lyrics (English Translation) – Jay Wheeler

Roma (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
In the first verse, the singer reflects on the emotional confusion he feels after a breakup. He admits that while he is with someone else, he still dreams about his ex. He regrets meeting her, even though their relationship had intense moments. The imagery of seeing her “naked, still wearing clothes” suggests the emotional vulnerability he felt when they were together. He realizes that the person he dreams about isn’t the same as his ex, and when he wakes up, he feels a sense of loss, questioning his choices and what went wrong in their relationship.

[Chorus]
In the chorus, the singer expresses that although he’s found someone new who treats him in similar ways to his ex—kissing him the same and speaking sweetly to him—it still doesn’t feel right. While the new person may mimic his ex’s actions, it isn’t the same because it’s not *her*. He feels like he’s trying to move on, but he can’t shake the feeling that something is missing. No matter how well the new person plays the role, the emotional connection is absent. This struggle highlights the challenge of replacing someone who once held a significant place in his heart, even if the new person seems to fit the mold.

[Verse 2]
In the second verse, the singer reveals his internal struggle to forget his ex. He admits that he keeps imagining her, even though he knows deep down it’s not real. His memories of her are loud and vivid, like a concert in his mind, and even in his dreams, he feels her presence. He longs for the connection they once had, believing that in his dreams, the only thing separating them hasn’t died. Despite being with someone else, his ex’s face still appears, and he feels lost in trying to move on. He realizes there is no clear way to stop thinking about her, and no matter how many others he tries to be with, none of them can replace her. He acknowledges that their relationship felt like an empire that eventually crumbled, leaving him to rebuild his life, but part of him remains stuck with her. He feels incomplete without her and unsure about what he’s doing in his current situation.

[Chorus]
The second chorus repeats the same idea as the first, reinforcing the singer’s frustration and longing. He acknowledges that he has found someone else who treats him kindly and kisses him just like his ex did, but again, it still doesn’t feel right. Although the new person acts similarly, the emotional connection is missing. The singer feels like he’s pretending or going through the motions, trying to move on, but he’s still trapped by the memory of his ex. No matter how much the new person may resemble his ex, it never compares to the real thing. This shows how deeply he’s affected by the past and unable to fully embrace the present relationship.