Ra Ra Riot - St. Peter's Day Festival Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the song 'St. Peter's Day Festival' by Ra Ra Riot about?

   'St. Peter's Day Festival' commemorates the loss of John Pike, a band member who went missing in June 2007 and was later found dead in Buzzard’s Bay. The song narrates emotional experiences and reflections tied to this personal tragedy.

2. Where is 'The Rhumb Line' mentioned in the song 'St. Peter's Day Festival'?

   'The Rhumb Line' is referenced in the lyrics of the song 'St. Peter's Day Festival.' It is a bar located in Gloucester, Massachusetts, which holds sentimental value to the band members and is also the title of their album.

3. Who wrote the lyrics for 'St. Peter's Day Festival'?

   The lyrics for 'St. Peter's Day Festival' were written by Alexandra Nicole Lawn, John Ryan Pike, Mathieu Jordan Santos, Milo A Bonacci, Rebecca Alexandra Zeller, and Wes Miles, all of whom are members of Ra Ra Riot.

4. How does 'St. Peter's Day Festival' relate to literary references?

   While 'St. Peter's Day Festival' itself is a tribute to a late band member, other songs on the album contain literary references. For example, 'Each Year' appears to be inspired by Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and 'Dying Is Fine' uses a poem by E. E. Cummings.

5. When and where was 'St. Peter's Day Festival' showcased?

   'St. Peter's Day Festival' was part of Ra Ra Riot’s album 'The Rhumb Line' and was not specifically showcased during their WOXY.com Lounge Act session in January 2008. However, other songs like 'Too Too Too Fast', 'Oh, La', and 'Run My Mouth' were featured during that session.

6. What is the significance of the line 'Come on, come on, let us in' in the song?

   The recurring line 'Come on, come on, let us in' captures the yearning and emotional plea to be understood and accepted. It underscores the sense of longing and unresolved emotions tied to the personal loss that the song addresses.