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)
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 song "Young Girl" by Rasputina relays the story of a young girl's journey from childhood to adulthood. The repetition of the opening line emphasizes her reflection on her past and her nostalgia. As she remembers her youth, she recalls the playful ha-ha's and games she played with boys as they courted her. She then takes us through the joys of marriage to the sadness of losing her husband.
The song can be interpreted as a reflection on the societal expectations placed on girls and women in the past. Girls were expected to engage in playful behavior with boys to find a suitable husband, and once married, they were expected to mourn for their lost love. The ha-ha's and primping can be seen as a representation of these gendered expectations.
Moreover, the mention of death at the end of the song gives a somber feeling of decay and loss. It highlights the fragility of human life and how everything feels like a distant memory in the blink of an eye.
Overall, "Young Girl" is a powerful song that captures the essence of youthful innocence and the passing of time. It evokes the idea of time as a thief, taking away what we hold dear and leaving us with a bittersweet memory.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a young girl, a young girl, a young girl,
As a young girl, during a specific time in my life.
When I was a young girl, then oh then.
During that time, everything was exciting and full of possibilities.
It was a ha-ha this-a-way, ha-ha that-a-way,
Ha-ha this-a-way, then oh then.
People were carefree and playful, with laughter and joy all around.
The boys came a-courtin', courtin', courtin',
The boys came a-courtin', then oh then.
Boys pursued me with romantic intentions.
It was a primp, primp this away, primp primp thataway,
Primp primp this away, then oh then.
I spent time getting ready, primping and preening, to impress the boys.
Then we married, married, married,
Then we married, then oh then.
Eventually, one of the boys and I got married.
Then he died, died, died,
Then he died, then oh then.
Tragically, my husband passed away.
It was a boo-hoo this away, boo-hoo that away,
Boo-hoo this away, then oh the.
I was left to grieve and mourn his loss.
When I was a young girl, a young girl, a young girl,
When I was a young girl, then oh then.
Reflecting back on those youthful and hopeful days with a sense of nostalgia.
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Written by: MELORA CREAGER
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