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)
Mr. Romberg
Rasputina Lyrics
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I have taken 14 of your classes
I'm the girl with greasy hair and glasses
Mr. Romerg, If you're listening
If you can hear me
Give me a sign that we can be together
Oh my god, oh nevermind
I carved your name into my hand
Romberg
You are the most attractive man
Romberg, Mr. Romberg
I'll climb
to the top of the Chrysler building
And find for you the things you don't know you're feeling
Mr. Romberg
Look into my eyes
I know you must feel
the same
way
R-o-m-b-e-r-g
R-o-m-b-e-r-g
You look very frightened
In a handsome way, I , I wanna say
I love
you
Mr. Romberg
The lyrics of Rasputina's song "Mr. Romberg" depict a student's love and adoration for her teacher, Mr. Romberg, whom she finds attractive and irresistible. The girl confesses to having attended 14 classes of Mr. Romberg, and she believes that they share a connection because of the way he looks at her. She even goes to the extent of carving Mr. Romberg's name on her own hand as a symbol of her love and commitment to him. The girl fantasizes about being with Mr. Romberg and climbing the Chrysler building to find him amidst the ocean of emotions that he may be going through.
The song ultimately speaks about the intensity of infatuation and the lengths to which one can go for love. The lyrics explore the theme of an unrequited love that seems to have taken a toll on the student's psychological state. The track is a blend of romantic obsession and vulnerability that a person can experience towards someone, indicating that sometimes love cannot be expressed in words but rather is marked with the scars of affection.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Mr. Romberg
I address you, Mr. Romberg, with an adoring tone.
I have taken 14 of your classes
I have repeatedly taken your classes, totaling 14, in hopes of getting closer to you, Mr. Romberg.
I'm the girl with greasy hair and glasses
I describe myself as having less-than-attractive features, such as greasy hair and glasses, to make myself more relatable to you, Mr. Romberg.
Mr. Romerg, If you're listening
I address you again, Mr. Romberg, in hopes that you will hear my plea.
If you can hear me
I ask for confirmation that you are listening to me, Mr. Romberg.
Give me a sign that we can be together
I implore you to give me some sort of gesture or sign of hope that we can one day be together, Mr. Romberg.
Oh my god, oh nevermind
My sudden thoughts and emotions cause me to pause and retract my previous request, Mr. Romberg.
I carved your name into my hand
I have quite literally carved your name, Romberg, into my flesh as a permanent expression of my love for you.
Romberg
I repeat your name, as if calling out to you or to emphasize its importance in my life, Mr. Romberg.
You are the most attractive man
I believe that you, Mr. Romberg, are the epitome of attractiveness and that no other person can compare to you.
I'll climb
I express my willingness to go to great heights, both physically and emotionally, for you, Mr. Romberg.
to the top of the Chrysler building
I will literally scale one of the tallest buildings in New York City, the Chrysler Building, to proclaim my love and devotion to you, Mr. Romberg.
And find for you the things you don't know you're feeling
I believe that I can uncover and discover emotions and feelings within you that you didn't realize you had, Mr. Romberg.
Mr. Romberg
I address you once again, Mr. Romberg, seeking your attention and affirmation.
Look into my eyes
I ask you to gaze into my eyes, hoping to convey my love and desire for you, Mr. Romberg.
I know you must feel
I am convinced that you share my same feelings and desires, Mr. Romberg.
the same
Again, I believe that you feel the same way I do, Mr. Romberg.
R-o-m-b-e-r-g
I spell out your name, yet again, Mr. Romberg, as if engraving it into my memory.
You look very frightened
I note that you, Mr. Romberg, appear scared, but in a way that is still attractive to me, if not endearing.
In a handsome way, I , I wanna say
I struggle to articulate how your fear is appealing to me, Mr. Romberg, but I still desire to express it in some way.
I love
I finally say it straight out - I am in love with you, Mr. Romberg.
you
I clarify that it is you, Mr. Romberg, that I am in love with.
Contributed by Charlie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.