Founded by Creager in 1992, they have long held true to their mission of enlightening the common man as to the power and versatility of the mighty cello. Historically influenced, and constantly costumed, Rasputina keeps a small legion of incredibly passionate admirers enthralled with their earnest musicianship. Considered to be quite a pioneer and visionary, Melora and her group have inspired countless young people to pick up the cello, and have re-inspired many uninspired string players. Rasputina considers this to be the finest payment for their work.
Professional involvements have included Nirvana, Ultra Vivid Scene, Marilyn Manson, Porno For Pyros, Belle and Sebastian,and Cheap Trick.
Former Members of Rasputina:
Julia Kent (89-99)
Kris Cowperthwaite (00-02)
Zoë Keating (02-06)
Sarah Bowman (06-08)
Jonathon TeBeest (00-08)
?quitter
Rasputina Lyrics
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In this plan I've made.
This thing which cannot fail.
I dare myself to do this one thing.
You can have my car
You can have everything.
All that's good is gone.
I have tried too long.
The class I cut,
The friends I never had.,
These things I won't miss,
Won't miss me.
My house,
My block,
The baby bird I set free.
The dance that I was never asked to,
The teachers
that thought they knew me.
They'll all remember what I did.
They'll ask "Whose fault was it?"
"Oh she was just a kid."
I'll be glad to go, you see.
You don't even know me.
Not at all.
The song “Quitter” by Rasputina is a powerful and emotional ballad about a person’s decision to end their life. The lyrics delve into the singer’s inner thoughts as well as their feelings of detachment from their surroundings. The song begins with the singer explaining that they have planned out every detail of their suicide attempt, believing it to be a sure thing. They then offer their possessions to someone else, indicating that they have made peace with what they are about to do. The singer goes on to list the things that they won’t miss, but also acknowledge that these things won’t miss them either. The final lines of the song indicate the singer’s finality in their decision - they will be glad to go because no one really knows them at all.
The song is both heartbreaking and enlightening. It offers a glimpse into the inner workings of someone facing intense emotional pain and the immense isolation that comes with contemplating suicide. The lyrics are powerful and thought-provoking, challenging us to think deeply about what it means to truly know someone and the weight of our actions on those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
I have worked out every small detail
I have meticulously planned every aspect of what I am about to do.
In this plan I've made.
I have a specific plan in place for what I am about to do.
This thing which cannot fail.
I am confident in my plan and believe it is foolproof.
I dare myself to do this one thing.
I am challenging myself to carry out this plan.
You can have my car
I am willing to give up all my possessions.
You can have everything.
I have nothing left to lose and am willing to give up everything.
All that's good is gone.
I have lost everything good in my life and have nothing left to live for.
I have tried too long.
I have been struggling for a long time.
I don't think I miss my mom & dad,
I don't feel any strong emotional attachment to my parents.
The class I cut,
I don't care about the classes I skipped.
The friends I never had.,
I am indifferent about not having any friends.
These things I won't miss,
I won't miss anything that I am leaving behind.
Won't miss me.
I won't be missed by anyone left behind.
My house,
I am leaving behind my home.
My block,
I am leaving behind my neighborhood.
The baby bird I set free.
I am leaving behind even the small things I once cared about.
The dance that I was never asked to,
I am leaving behind the regrets of the things I didn't get to experience.
The teachers that thought they knew me.
I am leaving behind those who thought they understood me but never did.
They'll all remember what I did.
I know that what I am about to do will have a lasting impact on all those who knew me.
They'll ask "Whose fault was it?"
People will question who is to blame for what I am about to do.
"Oh she was just a kid."
People will make excuses for me and attribute my actions to my age and lack of understanding.
I'll be glad to go, you see.
I am ready to leave this world behind.
You don't even know me.
The people around me don't truly know me or understand my struggles.
Not at all.
They have no idea what I am going through.
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