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)
Coraline
Rasputina Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
These are the most hideous things I've ever seen
But you came out the other side of the button eyes
With a glowing stone and a cold black key
Leave that for me
In the mother's hand
Well this old man
You were victorious against evaporation
You fought a horrifying, wet, large larva thing
Inside a theatre of dogs who couldn't sing
The dog puts a flashlight down on the floor
I say it's a high price that you have to pay
For going to explore the other side of a door
Coraline
We're all old souls
If you made this other world
It begs the question
Did you also make yourself?
Is something real if it is seen by the girl named Coraline
Coraline
If you made this other world
It begs the question
Did you also make yourself?
Is something real if it is seen by this girl named Coraline
Coraline
Coraline, Coraline
Coraline, Coraline
Coraline, Coraline
The song "Coraline" by Rasputina is about the character Coraline from the Neil Gaiman novel of the same name. The song references several events from the book, such as Coraline's encounter with the "button eyes" and her acquisition of the glowing stone and cold black key. The lyrics also reference the presence of a "theatre of dogs who couldn't sing" and a "horrifying, wet, large larva thing" that Coraline had to face.
The song also delves into themes of reality and perception. The repeated line "If you made this other world, it begs the question, did you also make yourself?" questions the nature of creation and existence. The song also questions whether something is real if it is only seen by Coraline.
The imagery in the song is dark and eerie, matching the tone of the book. The use of the word "hideous" to describe the things Coraline encounters and the description of the larva as "horrifying" create a sense of unease and discomfort for the listener.
Overall, the song captures the unsettling nature of the Coraline story and delves into deeper philosophical questions about reality and creation.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Coraline
The song is addressed to Coraline, the singer of the story.
These are the most hideous things I've ever seen
Rasputina is referring to the strange, frightening world that Coraline encountered.
But you came out the other side of the button eyes
Coraline successfully navigated the dangers of the other world, where people had button eyes.
With a glowing stone and a cold black key
Coraline acquired a special stone and a key that allowed her to defeat the other mother and escape the other world.
Leave that for me
Rasputina may be offering to take care of the stone and key for Coraline.
In the mother's hand
The other mother may have been holding the stone and key when Coraline took them.
Well this old man
A new section of the song begins with a new character: an old man.
He put his hat on and the last real rat was gone
The old man put on his hat and the last rat in the theater disappeared, possibly indicating that the other world was disintegrating after Coraline's victory.
You were victorious against evaporation
Coraline was able to prevent the other world from disappearing and managed to escape back to the real world.
You fought a horrifying, wet, large larva thing
Coraline faced and defeated a revolting creature in the other world.
Inside a theatre of dogs who couldn't sing
This describes the setting where Coraline fought the larva: a theater full of dogs who were not capable of singing.
The dog puts a flashlight down on the floor
This may be a description of a specific scene in the story, but its meaning is unclear.
I say it's a high price that you have to pay
Rasputina is possibly commenting on the dangers that Coraline faced in order to explore the other world.
For going to explore the other side of a door
Coraline's curiosity led her to enter the other world through a door in her new home.
We're all old souls
This line suggests that the characters in the story have lived many lives before, or that they have a wise or mature outlook on the world.
If you made this other world
Rasputina is questioning the origin of the other world that Coraline discovered.
It begs the question
This phrase is used to introduce a question or issue that needs further consideration or exploration.
Did you also make yourself?
If Coraline created the other world, then did she also create herself?
Is something real if it is seen by the girl named Coraline
This line raises philosophical questions about the nature of reality and perception, as Coraline's experiences in the other world may or may not be real.
Coraline, Coraline
The song ends with a repetition of Coraline's name, emphasizing her importance to the story.
Contributed by London N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.