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'm Going to Do
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
In Rasputina's song "Things I'm Gonna Do," the lyrics are full of surreal and imaginative imagery that make the song mysterious and intriguing. The song starts by describing a rocket sent to the moon, which is being under the scientific team's examination. Then, the ominous mood becomes more apparent as the lyrics discuss a prize that goes unannounced until the city appears in the trees. This gives the listener an eerie feeling, as they wonder who is organizing this council and why.
The second verse is particularly interesting, as it describes a person who is both detached from others and intelligent. They talk about their cave lit with tiny lights and how they climb the stairs to catch sights of other people far below. They make no friends and have no spark, instead taking apart what's put together easily. This helps to create an image of someone who is disconnected from the world around them, and perhaps even a bit of a mad scientist.
The chorus appears twice throughout the song, where the main character discusses their half-a-mind, which is recommended to taste great. The line about spitting in the face of a tried and true one create another layer of mysteriousness, leaving the listeners to ponder about the song's meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Against the law to talk about the
Discussing a secret rocket in the park is forbidden
Rocket in the park I send it
Sending the rocket for examination by scientists
Off to be examined by a
Sending the rocket for examination by scientists
Scientific team
Group of scientists examining the rocket
On the moon, on the moon
Daydreaming about traveling to the moon
I organize a council where the
Hosting a meeting to decide on a special prize
Prize goes unannounced until there's
The prize remains a secret until a certain condition is met
In the trees a city, just some
Imagining a city formed by the leaves of the trees
Leaves we left it pretty
The imagined city is aesthetically pleasing
Long ago, long ago
This thought has been on the mind for a long time
Long ago, oh so long ago
This thought has been on the mind for a very long time
I have half-a-mind, it's cracked and breaking
Feeling unstable and uncertain
It's recommended as great for tasting
Despite instability, feeling determined and confident
Spit in the face of a tried and true one
Defying someone who is trustworthy
These are things that I'm gonna do
Determined to pursue one's own desires despite societal expectations
My cave is lit with tiny lights
Feeling isolated and living in a secluded space
I climb the stairs and catch the sights
Observing those outside of the cave
Of other people far below
Feeling distanced from others
I've heard of them, they think they know
Reflecting on others' perceptions of oneself
I make no friends, I've got no spark
Unable to make connections with others
In my defense, I take apart
Breaking things down to understand
What's put together easily
Trying to understand why others connect so easily
This is all true
This is an honest reflection of oneself
I'll make it be
Determined to understand and overcome these obstacles
Everyday like Jesus He's not
Feeling disconnected from a higher power
Up there He can't see us
Feeling like a higher power is not observing or guiding
Maybe eyes uplifted slowly for effect
Trying to emulate the action of praying
The land below me
Reflecting on the environment or surroundings
Far away, far away
Feeling distant from one's surroundings
Far away, oh so far away
Feeling very distant from one's surroundings
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MELORA "RASPUTINA" CREAGER
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