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)
TrenchMouth
Rasputina Lyrics
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He was a bad mouth breather
But you can see his station wagon stand alone
Woulda, coulda, we shoulda known
He was a failed cropduster
I am his little sister
He was a whistleblower for the F.D.A.
He was a football player
He didn't have a lot to say
That guy's a lousy actor
He was a hard-core cracker
He wore a trenchcoat, and waved a Dixie flag
But he's my brother so I brag
Don't be no dark naysayer
So they all said he was a fag
He had a really big trenchmouth
When we were living way down south
He had a really big trenchmouth
It's on the edge of nowhere
No way for them to go there
I know I'm not much help
But here is where I'll stay
I'm hoping they'll find him someday
I should put up some flyers
Can you think of another way?
He had a really big trenchmouth
When we were living way down south
Then he up and disappeared
He just left his car up here
He had a really big trenchmouth
When we were living way down south
He had a really big trenchmouth
Nobody seems to know why he
Would disappear just leaving me here
On a dirty hill for all time
Me and the pinetree I stand behind
He had a really big trenchmouth
When we were living way down south
He had a really big trenchmouth
The lyrics to Rasputina's song "TrenchMouth" are a haunting reflection on a brother who disappeared, leaving the singer behind. The song encapsulates the feelings of abandonment and loss and explores the many facets of the brother's character through fragments of memory.
The opening line, "Yeah, he was a big landowner," sets the stage for the song's exploration of the brother's character. The abrupt transition to "He was a failed cropduster" suggests a shift in fortune, perhaps a fall from grace. The next line reveals that the singer is the brother's little sister, adding a layer of intimacy and personal connection to the story.
The lines "He wore a trenchcoat, and waved a Dixie flag / But he's my brother so I brag" are particularly poignant. The singer acknowledges her brother's unsavory qualities but still feels a sense of loyalty and pride in him. The reference to his trenchmouth, a condition characterized by severe bad breath, adds a physical dimension to his flawed character.
The song ends on a melancholy note, with the singer left behind on a "dirty hill for all time" with only a pinetree for company. The repeated refrain of "he had a really big trenchmouth" serves as a haunting reminder of the brother's flawed humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, he was a big landowner
He was a person of high social status in terms of land ownership
He was a bad mouth breather
He had poor hygiene and an unpleasant breath
But you can see his station wagon stand alone
His car was isolated and separate from others
Woulda, coulda, we shoulda known
We should have been aware of his true nature
He was a failed cropduster
He had unsuccessfully attempted crop dusting
I am his little sister
The singer is the younger sibling of the person being described
He was a whistleblower for the F.D.A.
He revealed information about the FDA's wrongdoing
Maybe was them sent him away
It is possible that the FDA sent him away as retaliation
He was a football player
He played football as a hobby or profession
He didn't have a lot to say
He was not very talkative or did not contribute much to conversations
That guy's a lousy actor
He was not skilled in acting
He was a hard-core cracker
He was a person with radical and extreme beliefs
He wore a trenchcoat, and waved a Dixie flag
He displayed symbols of patriotism for the Southern United States
But he's my brother so I brag
The singer takes pride in their familial relationship with this person
Don't be no dark naysayer
Do not be a pessimist or negative person
So they all said he was a fag
People spread rumors that he was homosexual
He had a really big trenchmouth
He had poor oral hygiene that resulted in a serious infection
When we were living way down south
This occurred while they were residing in the Southern states
It's on the edge of nowhere
This location is isolated and difficult to find
No way for them to go there
It is impossible or very difficult for others to reach this location
I know I'm not much help
The artist is aware that they are not providing valuable information
But here is where I'll stay
The artist intends to remain where they are currently located
I'm hoping they'll find him someday
The singer wants this person to be located and brought to safety or justice
I should put up some flyers
The artist could create and distribute posters to help in the search
Can you think of another way?
The singer is asking for additional ideas or suggestions
Then he up and disappeared
He suddenly left without warning or explanation
He just left his car up here
He abandoned his vehicle in this location
Nobody seems to know why he
No one has any knowledge or explanation for his disappearance
Would disappear just leaving me here
He would leave the artist behind without explanation or regard for their well-being
On a dirty hill for all time
The singer was left in an undesirable and lonely location
Me and the pinetree I stand behind
The singer is in the company of a pine tree that serves as a point of support and comfort
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MELORA "RASPUTINA" CREAGER
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@sgtbuckwheat
The more I listen to classical string fused with distortion and modern metal the more I like it. It also makes me want to practice my violin.
@Frank-sm9yl
Superb. My favorite song by rasputina.
@IngaKnows
Hard to get a good sounding live version of this song and Hunters Kiss, so this is quite enjoyable!
@augustperidot4486
Favorite song by Rasputina :)
@doglover427
Of course it's not fun, but melora made it into a song. I mean, come on! How many people can do THAT? ... Exactly. The woman has talent. She's quite odd, but she's talented.
@danh5150
Found this song by accident. I'm glad I did...
@toribjork10
this song kicks everyone's ass