“Roma” paints the picture of someone who tries everything to forget a past love, only to discover that no kiss, no sweet words, and no new relationship can fill the empty space she left behind. Jay Wheeler describes waking up next to another woman while still day-dreaming about his ex, comparing their broken love to the fall of Rome: a once-mighty empire now in ruins. Every time he attempts to rebuild his life, a vital “piece” remains with her, reminding him that the new romance is just a temporary fix.
The song balances regret and longing with vivid images: seeing her “naked even with clothes on,” hearing memories “shouting like a concert,” and feeling his heart argue with his head. “Roma” is an anthem for anyone who has tried to replace a great love only to realize that some empires are too grand to rise again without their original queen.