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)
Things I
Rasputina Lyrics
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Rocket in the park I send it
Off to be examined by a
Scientific team
On the moon, on the moon
On the moon, on the moon
I organize a council where the
In the trees a city, just some
Leaves we left it pretty
Long ago, long ago
Long ago, oh so long ago
I have half-a-mind, it's cracked and breaking
It's recommended as great for tasting
Spit in the face of a tried and true one
These are things that I'm gonna do
My cave is lit with tiny lights
I climb the stairs and catch the sights
Of other people far below
I've heard of them, they think they know
I make no friends, I've got no spark
In my defense, I take apart
What's put together easily
This is all true
I'll make it be
Everyday like Jesus He's not
Up there He can't see us
Maybe eyes uplifted slowly for effect
The land below me
Far away, far away
Far away, oh so far away
I have half-a-mind, it's cracked and breaking
It's recommended as great for tasting
Spit in the face of a tried and true one
These are things that I'm gonna do
I make no friends, I've got no spark
In my defense, I take apart
What's put together easily
This is all true
I'll make it be
I have half-a-mind, it's cracked and breaking
It's recommended as great for tasting
Spit in the face of a tried and true one
These are things that I'm gonna do
The lyrics to Rasputina's song "Things I" have a surreal quality that is difficult to pin down. The opening lines about talking about a rocket in the park being against the law immediately evoke a sense of secrecy and the unknown. The singer then sends the rocket off to be examined by a scientific team, creating a sense of anticipation and wonder. The repeated phrase "on the moon" adds to the otherworldly sense of the song, as the moon is often associated with mystery and the unknown.
The middle section of the song introduces an element of competition, with the singer organizing a council where a prize goes unannounced until a city appears in the trees. However, the city is made up of just some leaves, suggesting that the competition was not what it seemed. The line "long ago, oh so long ago" adds to the dreamlike, nostalgic quality of the song.
The final section of "Things I" focuses on the singer's fractured mind and their desire to spit in the face of a tried and true one. The idea of tasting a cracked and breaking mind is both disturbing and intriguing, while the line "I make no friends, I've got no spark" adds a sense of isolation and loneliness. The repeated refrain of "These are things that I'm gonna do" lends a sense of determination and defiance to the song, as the singer asserts their agency and desire to break free from societal norms.
Overall, "Things I" is a fascinating examination of the human psyche, exploring themes of secrecy, competition, isolation, and defiance. Its dreamlike quality makes it open to interpretation and invites the listener to delve into its surreal world.
Line by Line Meaning
Against the law to talk about the
It's forbidden to discuss
Rocket in the park I send it
Sending rockets secretly in the park
Off to be examined by a
It gets examined by
Scientific team
A group of scientists
On the moon, on the moon
On the surface of the moon
I organize a council where the
I set up a group that
Prize goes unannounced until there's
Deliberately keeps the award winner secret until there is
In the trees a city, just some
A city in the trees that is just
Leaves we left it pretty
Leaves that are made into a beautiful city
Long ago, long ago
Many years in the past
Long ago, oh so long ago
So many years in the past
I have half-a-mind, it's cracked and breaking
I have an unstable mind that's damaged
It's recommended as great for tasting
It's suggested that it would taste great
Spit in the face of a tried and true one
Showing disrespect to someone who is known to be loyal
These are things that I'm gonna do
These are things that I intend to do
My cave is lit with tiny lights
My cave is illuminated by small lights
I climb the stairs and catch the sights
I ascend the stairs and take in the views
Of other people far below
Of individuals much lower down
I've heard of them, they think they know
I've heard of them, but they believe they have knowledge
I make no friends, I've got no spark
I don't make friends, I don't have charisma
In my defense, I take apart
My excuse is that I disassemble
What's put together easily
Something that's easily assembled
This is all true
Everything I've said is factual
I'll make it be
I'll make it happen
Everyday like Jesus He's not
He's not like Jesus Christ in any way
Up there He can't see us
He's unable to observe us from above
Maybe eyes uplifted slowly for effect
Possibly only lifting the eyes slowly for dramatic effect
The land below me
The ground beneath me
Far away, far away
Distant, far off
Far away, oh so far away
Very far away, much further than before
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MELORA "RASPUTINA" CREAGER
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