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)
A 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.
In Rasputina's song "A Quitter," the lyrics are from the perspective of someone who is planning to take their own life. The singer has meticulously planned out every aspect of their final act, describing it as a "thing which cannot fail." They offer up their possessions to someone else, stating that all that's good is gone, and admitting they have tried too long. The singer goes on to say they will not miss the people and experiences from their life, including their parents, the classmates and friends they never had, and even the baby bird they set free. The singer seems resigned to their fate, saying they'll be glad to go and that nobody really knows them at all.
The lyrics of "A Quitter" are gut-wrenching and powerful, exploring the inner turmoil and desperation of suicidal ideation. The singer's tone is both sad and matter-of-fact, as they have seemingly already made up their mind to take their own life. The song also touches on the idea of how people's actions are perceived by others after they are gone, with the singer imagining others talking about them and asking whose fault it was.
Overall, "A Quitter" is a hauntingly beautiful song that shines a light on mental health, suicide, and the lasting impact of our actions on others.
Line by Line Meaning
I have worked out every small detail
I have meticulously planned every aspect of this decision
In this plan I've made.
The decision I've made and the actions I'll take are part of a larger plan
This thing which cannot fail.
I am confident in the success of my plan
I dare myself to do this one thing.
I am challenging myself to follow through with this decision
You can have my car
I am willing to give up all of my possessions
You can have everything.
I have no attachment to material possessions
All that's good is gone.
I am not holding onto anything positive from my past
I have tried too long.
I have struggled for too long and am ready to let go
I don't think I miss my mom & dad,
I do not feel a strong emotional connection to my parents
The class I cut,
I do not regret skipping classes
The friends I never had.
I did not have meaningful relationships with my peers
These things I won't miss,
I have no fond memories or attachment to these aspects of my past
Won't miss me.
They will not miss me either
My house,
My physical dwelling
My block,
My neighborhood and surroundings
The baby bird I set free.
I have no emotional attachment to even small instances of my past
The dance that I was never asked to,
I did not have a fulfilling social life in the past
The teachers that thought they knew me.
I did not feel seen or understood by my educators
They'll all remember what I did.
Others will be impacted by my decision
They'll ask "Whose fault was it?"
Others will question who is responsible for my actions
"Oh she was just a kid."
Others will excuse my actions due to my young age and lack of life experience
I'll be glad to go, you see.
I am ready to move on from my past
You don't even know me.
Others do not truly understand who I am or have experienced what I have
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Written by: MELORA CREAGER
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