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)
Saline the Salt Lake Queen
Rasputina Lyrics
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A million years after the last earthquake
There lived a little girl who loved to bake
The only thing she made was cake
And all she used was salt
That's all she had - it's not her fault
Saline, the salt lake queen
She used a rudimental substance for
An ingredient that she could pour
Into a chalice she carved out of stone
Her only friend, it was a big black crow
That flew with love
He would fly high above
Then look back at her below
Oh Saline
Only seventeen
Swollen up with pride
Oh Saline
Under desert skies
She's a bromide
She makes green fire in a tunnel of thorns
And she's got yellow eyes
She cook alone amid a brutal ruin
It's hard to tell exactly what she's doin'
An incantation then the crow flew in
OOO-oo-oo
And then she took a taste
The black crow looked into her fact
Saline the salt lake queen
Oh Saline
Only seventeen
Swollen up with pride
Oh Saline
Under desert skies
She's a bromide
She makes green fire in a tunnel of thorns
And she's got yellow eyes
The lyrics to "Saline the Salt Lake Queen" by Rasputina describe a young woman named Saline who lives in a prehistoric, dried-up lake and loves to bake cakes with the only ingredient she has available: salt. The song's setting is post-apocalyptic, and Saline is the only human she sees for miles. Her only companion is a large black crow. She also practices incantations and creates strange phenomena, such as green fire in a tunnel of thorns. Despite her isolation, Saline is proud of her abilities as a baker and creates beautiful cakes that she shares with the crow.
The song presents a metaphor for the resourcefulness of an individual living in isolation with limited resources. Saline represents the potential for creativity and adaptation inherent in all humans. The symbolism of the salt and the cakes she bakes with it could represent the reimagining of what is possible with limited resources, and the relationship she shares with the crow serves as an emotional outlet for an otherwise lonely existence.
Line by Line Meaning
In a prehistoric dried-up lake
In an ancient and barren lake from long ago
A million years after the last earthquake
Many years after the last seismic activity
There lived a little girl who loved to bake
A small girl who enjoyed baking
The only thing she made was cake
The sole thing she would bake was cake
And all she used was salt
She only employed salt
That's all she had - it's not her fault
It was not her choice, but her only option
Saline, the salt lake queen
She was known as Saline, the queen of the salt lake
She used a rudimental substance for
She utilized a basic material for
An ingredient that she could pour
A substance she could add easily
Into a chalice she carved out of stone
She carved a cup out of stone
Her only friend, it was a big black crow
The only creature she could call a friend was a large black bird
That flew with love
It would soar through the skies affectionately
He would fly high above
The bird would ascend to great heights
Then look back at her below
And glance down at her from above
Oh Saline
Addressing Saline with affection
Only seventeen
She was just seventeen years of age
Swollen up with pride
Brimming with a sense of self-importance
Under desert skies
Beneath the skies of the arid wilderness
She's a bromide
Her company is dull or uninteresting
She makes green fire in a tunnel of thorns
She creates unnatural green flames in a thorny passage
And she's got yellow eyes
Her eyes possess a yellow hue
She cook alone amid a brutal ruin
She cooked all by herself amidst a desolate site
It's hard to tell exactly what she's doin'
It's not easy to decipher what she's really up to
An incantation then the crow flew in
After uttering a mysterious chant, the bird entered
OOO-oo-oo
A vocalization with uncertain significance
And then she took a taste
She then sampled the food she made
The black crow looked into her face
The bird stared directly into her visage
Saline the salt lake queen
She is again referred to as Saline, the ruler of the salt lake
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MELORA CREAGER
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@RUNkeeprunning-cw6kx
How can you not understand her? The lyrics are the best part fool!
LYRICS:
In a prehistoric dried up lake
A million years after the last earthquake
There lived a little girl who loved to bake
The only thing she made was cake
And all she used was salt
That's all she had, it's not her fault
Saline the Salt Lake Queen
She used a rudimental substance for
An ingredient that she could pour
Into a chalice she carved out of stone
Her only friend, it was a big black crow
Who flew with love
He would fly high above
Look back at her below
Oh Saline, only seventeen
Swollen up with pride
Oh Saline, under desert's skies
She's a bromide
She makes green fire
In a tunnel of thorns
And she's got yellow eyes
She'd cook alone amid a brutal ruin
It's hard to tell exactly what she's doin'
An incantation and a crow flew in
Oooooh Oooooh
And then she took a taste
The black crow looked into her face
Saline the Salt Lake Queen
@senoracristiana3650
In a prehistoric dried-up lake
A million years after the last earthquake
There lived a little girl who loved to bake
The only thing she made was cake
And all she used was salt
That's all she had - it's not her fault
Saline, the salt lake queen
She used a rudimental substance for
An ingredient that she could pour
Into a chalice she carved out of stone
Her only friend, it was a big black crow
That flew with love
He would fly high above
Then look back at her below
Oh Saline
Only seventeen
Swollen up with pride
Oh Saline
Under desert skies
She's a bromide
She makes green fire in a tunnel of thorns
And she's got yellow eyes
She cook alone amid a brutal ruin
It's hard to tell exactly what she's doin'
An incantation then the crow flew in
OOO-oo-oo
And then she took a taste
The black crow looked into her fact
Saline the salt lake queen
Oh Saline
Only seventeen
Swollen up with pride
Oh Saline
Under desert skies
She's a bromide
She makes green fire in a tunnel of thorns
And she's got yellow eyes ❤
@bean8346
My name is Saline/Celine and I have seen rasputina live :)
@maulosoburn
I could hear this over and over and over again
@clarinetist13
This is probably my favorite album along with Vespertine and Vegetal. Just brilliant!
@tommyvengeance.4887
Love this song
@NEKOMANEKOful
Brilliant. Melora is just fantastic.
@MissMandyNinaLouise
This is an awesome song! I love it!
@loldawg7250
I come back from future's past to remind all of the unwashed masses that good music doesn't necessarily require that bass you desire.
@ember-brandt
Yessssss ♥
@Maxipro2015
one of my favorites songs ever <3
@ChrisGnosis
One of the best rock groups to employ the fabulous electric cello