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 little piggy 1
Rasputina Lyrics
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This little piggy stayed home
This little piggy had roast beef
And this little piggy had none
This piggy cried wee wee wee
All the way home home home
This piggy cried wee wee wee
All the way home home home
Where oh where was the market
What'd the piggies call home
Who made the roast beef for the piggies
And how come they're crying all alone
This piggy cried wee wee wee
All the way home home home
This piggy cried wee wee wee
All the way home
All the way home home home
All the way home home home
All the way home home home
Barber, barber shave a pig
How many hairs does it take to make a wig?
Four and twenty should be enough
Give the barber a pinch of snuff
This little piggy went to market
This little piggy stayed home
This little piggy had roast beef
And this little piggy had none
This little piggy cried and cried and cried
Wee wee wee all the way home
This little piggy went to market
This little piggy stayed home
This little piggy had roast beef
And this little piggy had none
This little piggy cried and cried and cried
Wee wee wee
Wee wee wee
Wee wee wee all the way home
Wee wee wee all the way home
Wee wee wee all the way home
The classic nursery rhyme "This Little Piggy" is interpreted differently by the band Rasputina. The band's version of the song raises a series of questions. For instance, it is unclear where the market is located or what the piggies call home. Who prepared a roast beef for the piggies, and why are they crying all alone? The song seems to have dark undertones as the piggies cry all the way home. The repetition of "wee wee wee" at the end of each stanza signifies their sadness and discomfort. The song leaves some room for a creative interpretation, and the listener can try to find out the answers to the questions that arise.
The lyrics "Barber, barber shave a pig, How many hairs does it take to make a wig? Four and twenty should be enough, Give the barber a pinch of snuff" have no clear connection to the rest of the song. It seems to be a separate verse added for amusement or to make the song more intriguing. It adds an element of whimsy and surrealism to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
This little piggy went to market
One of the pigs went out to buy something at a market
This little piggy stayed home
Another pig stayed at home, not going out to the market
This little piggy had roast beef
One of the pigs had roast beef to eat
And this little piggy had none
Another pig did not have any roast beef, feeling left out
This piggy cried wee wee wee
One of the pigs cried all the way back home from the market
All the way home home home
The pig cried until they reached home
Where oh where was the market
Questioning the location of the market
What'd the piggies call home
Asking what the pigs call their home
Who made the roast beef for the piggies
Questioning who prepared the roast beef for the pigs
And how come they're crying all alone
Curious as to why the pig is crying by themselves
Barber, barber shave a pig
Requesting for a barber to shave one of the pigs
How many hairs does it take to make a wig?
Asking how many hairs are needed to make a wig
Four and twenty should be enough
Suggesting that 24 hairs are enough for a wig
Give the barber a pinch of snuff
Offering the barber a pinch of snuff as payment for their services
This little piggy cried and cried and cried
One of the pigs cried heavily
Wee wee wee all the way home
The pig continued crying until they reached home
Wee wee wee
Repeated crying sound
All the way home home home
Continuing to cry until they reached home
Wee wee wee all the way home
The pig continued crying until they reached home again
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