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)
Watch T.V
Rasputina Lyrics
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Always having fun
I tie back my hair
I sit and watch T.V.
I see only me
Though I look for you there
Were you canceled?
I change to channel 2
You were the one
Who gave me all my answers
I changed
So did you
Try another show
with the volume low
I make up what they say
Where it used to be your face
Is an empty face
Your co-stars look away
Oh, where have you gone
And do you miss me
And what we used to do?
You were the one
Who'd talk and smile for half an hour
Always new
I'm the lucky one
I watch a re-run
It looks a lot like you
One star lost a family
One family lost a star
That's why I wait and watch
To find out where you are
One family lost a star
One star, they lost their family
That's why I sit at home alone
And watch T.V.
I can watch forever
I can watch for hours
It just gets better
It gives me power
I can watch for hours
I can watch forever
It gives me pleasure
It makes me better
I'm the lucky one
Always having fun
The Rasputina song "Watch T.V." is a poignant and introspective piece that explores themes of loss, loneliness, and the power of media as a means of coping with difficult emotions. The central image of the song is the act of watching television, which serves as a kind of surrogate for the absent object of the singer's affection. The song opens with the line "I'm the lucky one, always having fun," which at first seems upbeat and positive, but as the song progresses it becomes clear that this is a facade. The singer is actually quite lonely, and is using TV as a way to fill the void left by someone who has gone missing from their life.
The second verse of the song contains the lines "Oh, where have you gone? Were you canceled?" which suggest that the person the singer is missing is some kind of celebrity or public figure who has disappeared from the public eye. The chorus repeats the line "One family lost a star, one star lost a family," which echoes the idea that the person they are missing was once a part of a larger community or network, but has now vanished. The singer seems to be searching for some kind of connection or meaning in this loss, and finds solace in watching TV, even if it is just a re-run that "looks a lot like you."
Overall, "Watch T.V." is a complex and emotionally affecting song that speaks to the power of media as a means of escaping difficult emotions and processing loss. It also touches on themes of fame, community, and the ways in which we construct meaning in the face of uncertainty and isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the lucky one
I consider myself fortunate
Always having fun
I'm always happy and enjoying my life
I tie back my hair
I prepare myself for what I'm about to do
I sit and watch T.V.
I spend my time in front of television
I see only me
I don't find anything worth watching in the television
Though I look for you there
Even though I search for something that interests me
Oh, where have you gone?
Why can't I find something interesting in the television?
Were you canceled?
Has the show I used to love been cancelled?
I change to channel 2
I try to find something interesting in another channel
You were the one
Who gave me all my answers
The show I loved used to give me answers to many things
I changed
So did you
Things have changed and the show isn't what it used to be
Try another show
with the volume low
I try to watch another show with low volume
I make up what they say
I imagine what the actors might be saying
Where it used to be your face
Is an empty face
Your co-stars look away
The show I used to love doesn't have the same charm and feels empty
And do you miss me
And what we used to do?
I wonder if the show misses me as well and if it's changed because of my absence
You were the one
Who'd talk and smile for half an hour
Always new
The show used to be entertaining and fresh, always surprising me
I watch a re-run
It looks a lot like you
I re-watch an old episode and see you again
One family lost a star
One star lost a family
The cancellation of the show affected both the fans and the performers
That's why I wait and watch
To find out where you are
I hope to find something similar to the show I loved someday
I can watch forever
I can watch for hours
It just gets better
It gives me power
Watching television is my escape and it makes me feel empowered
It gives me pleasure
It makes me better
I find joy in watching television and it makes me feel better about myself
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MELORA "RASPUTINA" CREAGER
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