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)
Brand New Key
Rasputina Lyrics
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I roller skated to your door at day light
It almost seems like you're avoiding me
I'm okay alone, but you got something I need
Well, I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and try them out, you see
Well, I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
I ride my bike, I roller skate, don't drive no car
Don't go so fast, but I go pretty far
For somebody who don't drive I been all round the world
Some people think I done all right for a girl
Well, I
Oh yeah, oh yeah
I asked your mother if you were at home
She said "Yes" but you weren't alone
It almost seems that you're avoiding me
I'm okay alone, but you got something I need
Well, I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and try them out, you see
La la la la la la la la, la la la la la la
Oh, I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
The lyrics of Rasputina's song Brand New Key tells the story of a girl who is interested in a guy but it seems as though he is avoiding her. She has a new pair of roller skates, and he has the key to adjust them, so she suggests they get together to try them out. She rides her bike and roller skates but doesn't drive a car. She's been around the world and people think she's done well for a girl. She even goes to the extent of asking the guy's mother if he's home, and the mother says he is, but not alone. The lyrics suggest a playful and flirty tone, and the skates and key metaphorically symbolize something more than just skating equipment.
Line by Line Meaning
I rode my bicycle past your window last night
I cycled by your house last night
I roller skated to your door at day light
I roller skated to your door when the sun was up
It almost seems like you're avoiding me
It seems like you're trying to avoid me
I'm okay alone, but you got something I need
I'm fine by myself, but there's something I need from you
Well, I got a brand new pair of roller skates
I just got a new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
You have a new key that I need
I think that we should get together and try them out, you see
We should meet up and try out our new gear
I been looking around awhile, you got something for me
I've been searching for a while, and you have what I need
I ride my bike, I roller skate, don't drive no car
I get around on my bike and roller skates without a car
Don't go so fast, but I go pretty far
I may not be fast, but I can go quite far
For somebody who don't drive I been all round the world
Despite not driving, I've traveled all over the world
Some people think I done all right for a girl
Some think I've done well, especially for a girl
I asked your mother if you were at home
I asked your mother if you were home
She said 'Yes' but you weren't alone
She said 'Yes', but you weren't the only one there
It almost seems that you're avoiding me
It seems like you're trying to avoid me
I'm okay alone, but you got something I need
I'm fine by myself, but there's something I need from you
La la la la la la la la, la la la la la la
(instrumental)
Oh, I got a brand new pair of roller skates
I just got a new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
You have a new key that I need
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Melanie Safka
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