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)
This My Porcelain Life
Rasputina Lyrics
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You burn it,
Forget it
It's not what I meant to say
You might think me a scapegrace
Really a fugitive in decay
I exist here on an acre of nature
In the diminutive
My favorite hypocrite
You are a master of the commerce of friendship
So I put all of my feathers on
I wrote you this letter, I send it
And this foul weather is gone
Of your last words to me I am thinking
And of the depth of your eyes
But you can't halt the profound shrinking
Of this, my porcelain life
If axed that I reject your protection
Well I abhor captivity
I want to live alone in my little section
So very wild and watery
How to preserve my own mistaken perfection?
Oh you refine vulgarity
I want to tenuously ask this question
Out of a census for clarity
You are a master of the commerce of friendship
So I put all of my feathers on
I wrote you this letter, I send it
And this foul weather is gone
Of your last words to me I am thinking
And of the depth of your eyes
But you can't halt the profound shrinking
Of this, my porcelain life
My porcelain life
My porcelain life
I find it very breakable
My porcelain life
The song "This My Porcelain Life" by Rasputina is a contemplation of the singer's inner feelings and struggles. The lyrics depict a complex relationship between the singer and a friend, who appears to be a hypocrite. The singer is unable to express her true emotions to her friend and instead writes a letter, which is later burned and forgotten. The singer expresses her desire to live an independent life, away from the confinements of mainstream society. She views her life as fragile and breakable, like porcelain.
The first stanza of the song suggests a sense of regret and frustration at being unable to convey honest feelings. The singer accedes to feelings of guilt and fugitive decay, emphasizing the vulnerability of her situation. In the second stanza, the singer addresses her friend directly, acknowledging their ability to maintain and master friendships, while she feels betrayed and reveals her apprehension at being confined by their established notions of what friendship should be, of what her life should be. Furthermore, the singer's porcelain life highlights a sense of desperation, a wish to retain her own mistaken perfection despite questioning her judgment.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a person grappling with conflicting emotions and struggling to come to terms with her place in society, all while maintaining her personal integrity.
Line by Line Meaning
This letter you get it,
I'm sending you a letter, but it's not really what I meant to say.
You burn it,
Please don't take this letter too seriously, you can just forget it.
Forget it
Please don't dwell on the contents of this letter.
It's not what I meant to say
The words I wrote in this letter may not fully express what I want to convey.
You might think me a scapegrace
You may view me as irresponsible or reckless.
Really a fugitive in decay
In reality, I feel like an outlaw or fugitive who is slowly deteriorating.
I exist here on an acre of nature
I am living in a small area surrounded by nature.
In the diminutive
It's a small area, but that's where I belong.
But I'll be thinking of you, I would wager
Even though I'm living a simple life, I'll still be thinking of you and betting on it.
My favorite hypocrite
You are someone I like, but I also find you to be hypocritical at times.
You are a master of the commerce of friendship
You are really good at maintaining friendships.
So I put all of my feathers on
I'm investing my trust into our friendship.
I wrote you this letter, I send it
I'm sending you a letter to express my thoughts and feelings.
And this foul weather is gone
After I send this letter, I hope things will clear up between us.
Of your last words to me I am thinking
I'm still thinking about what you said to me last.
And of the depth of your eyes
I'm also thinking about the depth of your personality.
But you can't halt the profound shrinking
Unfortunately, I can feel myself getting smaller and more fragile.
Of this, my porcelain life
My life may seem delicate and easily breakable right now.
If axed that I reject your protection
If you ask me if I'm rejecting your help and support,
Well I abhor captivity
I really don't like feeling trapped or confined.
I want to live alone in my little section
I prefer living independently in my own small space.
So very wild and watery
My preferred lifestyle involves being surrounded by nature and water.
How to preserve my own mistaken perfection?
I'm trying to figure out how to maintain my flawed sense of perfection.
Oh you refine vulgarity
You have a way of making crude things seem more refined.
I want to tenuously ask this question
I want to tentatively ask a question for clarification.
Out of a census for clarity
I want to ask because I'm trying to achieve a clearer understanding of things.
My porcelain life
I feel like my life is delicate and easily shattered like porcelain.
I find it very breakable
I'm aware of how fragile and vulnerable my life and emotions are right now.
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Written by: MELORA CREAGER
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