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)
Kate Moss
Rasputina Lyrics
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The blackboard that you've drawn on for so long,
You realize that it's gone, and with
It that swan song,
The mirror of your life has turned to shards.
If that means broken glass,
Na'er you won't have the chance to laugh at those who always laughed at you.
To jump up and be through,
When even worse things have come to pass.
The lyrics to Rasputina's song "Kate Moss" are open to interpretation, but one possible explanation is as follows. The song seems to be addressing someone who has been dealt a losing hand in life, symbolized by the "eighths of a card" and the "blackboard" that has been drawn on for so long. This person may have been holding onto a false sense of hope, reflected in the "swan song" that has now ended. The "mirror of your life" has "turned to shards," suggesting that their sense of self has been shattered.
The second stanza may be an encouragement to this person not to give up hope despite their hardships. The phrase "if that means broken glass" seems to suggest that even if their situation seems bleak, they should not despair. The line "na'er you won't have the chance to laugh at those who always laughed at you" could be interpreted as an admonition not to become bitter or vindictive towards those who have mocked or mistreated them in the past. The singer then acknowledges that it may seem "cool" to give up, but suggests that pushing through difficult situations may be a source of strength.
Overall, the lyrics of "Kate Moss" suggest a sense of resilience and an appeal to persevere through difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
If you think real hard about the eighths of a card,
If you concentrate deeply on minute details that don't matter,
The blackboard that you've drawn on for so long,
The foundation that you have been building upon for years,
You realize that it's gone, and with It that swan song,
You come to terms with the fact that it is no more, and the final performance has ended,
The mirror of your life has turned to shards.
Your self-reflection has shattered.
If that means broken glass,
If that is what it takes to make you see the truth,
Na'er you won't have the chance to laugh at those who always laughed at you.
You won't get the satisfaction of seeing your tormentors fail.
Think back - yes it's cool,
Remember the past, yes it may seem desirable,
To jump up and be through,
To rapidly leave the situation,
When even worse things have come to pass.
As if worse things have not already happened in life.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MELORA "RASPUTINA" CREAGER
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