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)
When I Was a Young Girl
Rasputina Lyrics
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When I was a young girl, then oh then.
When I was a young girl, a young girl, a young girl,
When I was a young girl, then oh then.
It was a ha-ha this-a-way, ha-ha that-a-way,
Ha-ha this-a-way, then oh then.
The boys came a-courtin', then oh then.
The boys came a-courtin', courtin', courtin',
The boys came a-courtin', then oh then.
It was a primp, primp this away, primp primp thataway,
Primp primp this away, then oh then.
Ha ha this away, ha ha that away,
Primp primp this away, then oh then.
Then we married, married, married,
Then we married, then oh then.
Then he died, died, died,
Then he died, then oh then.
It was a boo-hoo this away, boo-hoo that away,
Boo-hoo this away, then oh the.
When I was a young girl, a young girl, a young girl,
When I was a young girl, then oh then.
The lyrics of Rasputina's song 'When I Was a Young Girl' describe the phases of a woman's life - starting from her youth to marriage and eventually death. The repetition of the first and third lines of each stanza signifies the cyclical nature of life. The song has a nostalgic tone and uses a few simple phrases to convey complex emotions.
The initial repetition, "When I was a young girl, a young girl, a young girl," marks the beginning of this cyclical journey. The next stanza describes how boys approached the woman for courtship. The repetition of "courtin', courtin', courtin'" creates a sing-song rhythm, similar to the way boys may have approached the woman in the past.
The following stanza, "It was a primp, primp this away, primp primp that away," indicates the expectations of society during that time, where women were expected to be graceful and well-behaved. The mention of "primping" creates a visual imagery of women dressing up and getting ready for their suitors.
The final stanza describes the end of the cycle, where the woman gets married and her husband eventually dies, leaving her to mourn. The repetition of "died, died, died" emphasizes the finality of death, while "boo-hoo this away, boo-hoo that away" conveys the sadness of the woman's loss.
Overall, the song reflects on the brevity of life, the expected roles of women in society, and the universal experiences of love and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a young girl, a young girl, a young girl,
As a little girl, I was naive and innocent.
When I was a young girl, then oh then.
I was carefree and full of life during those happy days.
It was a ha-ha this-a-way, ha-ha that-a-way,
Life was so simple and playful, with lots of laughter and fun.
Ha-ha this-a-way, then oh then.
I remember having so much joy and amusement during those times.
The boys came a-courtin', courtin', courtin',
As I grew older, boys began pursuing me for a romantic relationship.
The boys came a-courtin', then oh then.
I was flattered by their attention and enjoyed being courted.
It was a primp, primp this away, primp primp thataway,
I would spend hours getting ready and making myself look pretty for the boys.
Primp primp this away, then oh then.
I was obsessed with looking beautiful and attractive to the opposite sex.
Ha ha this away, ha ha that away,
I would flirt and be coy with the boys to show my interest.
Then we married, married, married,
Eventually, I found someone I loved and we got married.
Then we married, then oh then.
I was so in love and excited to begin a new chapter in my life.
Then he died, died, died,
Unfortunately, my husband eventually passed away.
Then he died, then oh then.
I was devastated and heartbroken after losing my spouse.
It was a boo-hoo this away, boo-hoo that away,
I mourned and cried for my loss, feeling deep sadness and sorrow.
Boo-hoo this away, then oh the.
My grief consumed me, and I felt lost without my partner in life.
When I was a young girl, a young girl, a young girl,
Reflecting on my youth, I realize how much has changed since then.
When I was a young girl, then oh then.
It feels like a different lifetime ago, compared to where I am now.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MELORA CREAGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jones Pereira
Que som da hora! No brasil são poucas musicas assim.... muito raras.... Não lembro de nenhuma banda brasileira nesse estilo!
Aceito sugestoẽs de bandas brasileiras nesse estilo....
Abadon Laufeyson
Jonas!!!! outro brazuca aqui! uhuuu
C Weller
I like this song ^•^ it'd be nice to find a longer version.
Jones Pereira
Right-click and then loop!!! Uhuuuuuuuuuuu!! IoI IoI IoI! Jão!
wittyincompetent
It sounds almost like a nursery rhyme. Maybe one that young Victorian girls sang while playing jump rope or something. Did they jump rope way back when?
Autumn Mystry
Darn my cousin, for getting me started on this! I keep listening to it! ><
Autumn Mystry
As my cousin said: a fun, but irritating, song. x)
Ben Young
Favorite part 1:15
pinky01ification
A Great Leadbelly bit.
Luke Cabral
lyrics in description are wrong. Second time it says ""it was a haha this-a-way" it should not have the words "it was"