First, the spelling: Taboo IIIIIIIV is deliberately broken. Proper Roman numerals for the year range would be (MCMLXXIX–MCMLXXXV). But the string “IIIIIII” (seven I’s) followed by “V” suggests:
If we force the Roman numerals: IIIIIII = 7 IV = 4 But written as IIIIIIIV, it can be read as 7+4 = (transgression of order). Or as 7 before 5 → 2 (the hidden number). Or simply: 7 ways to say “I” (self) before reaching V (five senses / five letters of TABOO) . taboo iiiiiiiv 19791985 better