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)
Nozzle
Rasputina Lyrics
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A few thoughts on the subject by a little nothing
What was so obviously strange
Yet mystifyingly true about the whole situation
Was Miss Connie Pallup's failure to grasp
That the time was indeed now
If she was ever to recover vitality
To her mortal envelope
And she had a lot of it too
But pampered wisps do not a clothdoll make
And there we have a lesson that is easier to speak of
Then it is to, how you say, live by
The song Nozzle by Rasputina is one that discusses the need for individuals to undergo a personal transformation. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency that time is running out for the singer's friend, Miss Connie Pallup, to reclaim the vitality she has lost. The four words that start off the song, "nozzle, nodule, eraser, chip," serve to introduce the lyrics that follow, which deal with the idea that changes should be made in order to achieve the desired results.
Miss Pallup is described as someone who has succumbed to a life of pampered luxury, but who now must confront the reality that her attempts to maintain her youth and beauty have left her feeling empty and unfulfilled. The song suggests that her fixation on fleeting and superficial pleasures such as perfume are not enough to truly bring her back to life. Instead, she must take the necessary steps to truly transform herself from the inside out.
The repetition of the phrase "how you say" at the end of the song adds a touch of humor to this otherwise serious topic, but also underlines the fact that while change may be difficult, it is ultimately worth the struggle. Nozzle is a thought-provoking song that reminds listeners that it's never too late to make positive changes in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Nozzle, nodule, eraser, chip:
Using obscure words to describe mundane objects.
A few thoughts on the subject by a little nothing
An insignificant person's musings on a topic.
What was so obviously strange
Paradoxical situation.
Yet mystifyingly true about the whole situation
The situation is puzzling, but still holds a definite truth.
Was Miss Connie Pallup's failure to grasp
Connie's inability to understand.
That the time was indeed now
Urgent need to act.
If she was ever to recover vitality
To regain energy and liveliness.
To her mortal envelope
To her physical body.
Oh, sure, she liked perfume
Connie enjoyed fragrances.
And she had a lot of it too
She had a significant amount of perfumes.
But pampered wisps do not a clothdoll make
Having materialistic possessions does not define one's true identity.
And there we have a lesson that is easier to speak of
A moral that is simple to explain.
Then it is to, how you say, live by
Challenging to apply in real life situations.
Contributed by Chase T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kagra Taku
thanks for posting I have been searching for this everywhere This was a really good skit from the album I really like the frontier style of storytelling
LadyGG Smith
love this ... story with unstable dizzy telling ...
damageinc 1985
Anyone have the story behind this one?
Troy Blackford
@anyoldactress1 I didn't mean to come across as meanspirited. I was just being silly.
Troy Blackford
Yes: Melora is cool, and, shortly before the album was released, she had access to recording equipment. This song is the result.
Alexa TheHouseMom
Pampered wisps do not a cloth doll make 🥰
Anyoldactress40
That line has stuck with me for 25 years and I can’t begin to explain why.