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)
The Fox in the Snow
Rasputina Lyrics
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To find something you can eat?
Cause the word out on the street is you are starving
Don't let yourself grow hungry now
Don't let yourself grow cold
Fox in the snow
Girl in the snow, where will you go
To tell someone all the truth before it kills you
They listen to your crazy laugh
Before you hang a right
And disappear from sight
What do they know anyway?
You'll read it in a book
What do they know anyway?
You'll read it in a book tonight
Boy on the bike, what are you like
As you cycle round the town?
You're going up, you're going down
You're going nowhere
It's not as if they're paying you
It's not as if it's fun
At least not anymore
When your legs are black and blue
It's time to take a break
When your legs are black and blue
It's time to take a holiday
Kid in the snow, way to go
It only happens once a year
It only happens once a lifetime
Make the most of it
Second just to being born
Second to dying to
What else could you do
The song The Fox in the Snow by Rasputina evokes a sense of isolation and loneliness, presenting the image of a fox wandering in the snow, searching for food to survive. The lyrics highlight the struggles of different characters, each facing their own unique challenges. The fox symbolizes the isolation and struggles of the characters in the song. The characters represent different stages of life, such as a girl who seems to be tired of hiding the truth, a boy who is working hard with no joy in sight, and a child who is captivated by the magic of the snow. The song is reflective of the brutal reality of life, the hardships we face, and the small moments of joy that make it all worthwhile.
The fox in the song represents the difficulties we face in life, from searching for food to finding a place to call home. While the song is primarily about this struggle, it also offers hope in the form of the magic of snow. The lyrics provide an insight into the idea that the little moments can be just as important and magical as the big ones. The lyrics suggest that making the most of life involves finding a balance between the harsh realities of life and the moments that make it enjoyable.
Line by Line Meaning
Fox in the snow, where do you go
Addressing the fox, who is wandering around in the snow trying to find food.
To find something you can eat?
Asking where the fox can find its next meal.
Cause the word out on the street is you are starving
There are rumors going around that the fox is going hungry.
Don't let yourself grow hungry now
Encouraging the fox not to starve.
Don't let yourself grow cold
Advising the fox to stay warm in the snow.
Girl in the snow, where will you go
Addressing a girl in the snow, asking her where she'll go.
To find someone that will do?
Asking the girl where she'll find someone she can rely on.
To tell someone all the truth before it kills you
Suggesting that the girl needs to confess something that has been troubling her.
They listen to your crazy laugh
People may think she's insane for what she reveals.
Before you hang a right
Before she makes a sudden turn in her life.
And disappear from sight
Before she disappears from everyone completely.
What do they know anyway?
Others may not understand what she's going through.
You'll read it in a book
She may eventually find solace in reading about similar stories.
Boy on the bike, what are you like
Addressing a boy on his bike, wondering about his character.
As you cycle round the town?
Observing the boy as he aimlessly bicycles around the town.
You're going up, you're going down
The boy could be experiencing ups and downs in his life.
You're going nowhere
He may not be making any progress or direction in his life.
It's not as if they're paying you
He may not even be getting paid for what he's doing.
It's not as if it's fun
He may not be enjoying himself anymore.
At least not anymore
He may have lost his passion for what he's doing.
When your legs are black and blue
His legs might be sore from all the cycling.
It's time to take a break
It might be time for him to rest.
Kid in the snow, way to go
Addressing a kid who is experiencing the snow for the first time.
It only happens once a year
Winter only comes around once a year.
It only happens once a lifetime
This kid may only experience snow once in their lifetime.
Make the most of it
Encouraging the kid to enjoy their time in the snow.
Second just to being born
Experiencing snow is the second most important thing next to being born.
Second to dying too
Experiencing snow is just as important as dying.
What else could you do
There's nothing else that's more important than enjoying the snow.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sarah Martin, Stuart Murdoch, Richard Colburn, Michael Cooke, Christopher Geddes, Stephen Jackson, Isobel Campbell
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