As of 2007, Joey Bishop is the only male member of the Rat Pack who is still alive.
2) In 1984, RAT PACK singer/founder Matt Ratt was covering the vocal duties for Rich Kids on LSD, while singer Jason Sears was away on "medical leave". During this time Rich Kids on LSD was signed on to record for the now infamous"NARDCORE" album on Mystic Records. Just prior to recording, Jason returned from his leave of absense. So left with the dilema of an album to record, and suddenly no band, Matt was told to throw something together quickly and record for the album anyway. So after a few rehearsals with Chris Rest and Alpo D.(borrowed from Rich Kids on LSD) Dave Casillas from STALAG 13 and Mike Torres from NARTHEX STRUCTURE, RAT PACK was born! Although originaly only meant to be a recording project for the NARDCORE album, RAT PACK ended up doing three records for Mystic, 1985's self titled 7", 1987's "Ice Cream Acid and Cigarettes" 7" and 1990's self titled full length Lp. Through the years RAT PACK has gone through long periods of hibernation, with many line up changes...people that have played in and recorded with RAT PACK include current and former members of bands such as NOFX, SOCIAL DISTORTION, STALAG 13, ADOLESCENTS, D.I., SUGAR CULT, HOLLYWOOD HATE, FOO FIGHTERS, Rubber Neck, LAGWAGON, Rich Kids on LSD, NO USE FOR A NAME, and ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES.
All The Way
Rat Pack Lyrics
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It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
Happy to be near you
When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
Taller than the tallest tree is
That's how it's got to feel
Deeper than the deep blue see is
When somebody needs you
It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
Through the good or lean years
And for all the in between years, come what may
Who know where the road will lead us
Only a fool would say
But if you'll let me love you
It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way, all the way
The Rat Pack's song "All the Way" is a romantic ballad that explores the depth and intensity of love. The song talks about how love cannot be half-hearted or partial; it must be complete and all-encompassing. The first two lines of the song reflect this sentiment - when someone loves you, it's not enough unless they love you "all the way." The lyrics go on to describe the nature of true love. When you are with someone, you should be happy to be near them, and you should be there to cheer them up when they need it.
The song creates a vivid image of the depth of real love. It compares love to the tallest tree and the deep blue sea. It states that love should be as deep as the sea and as tall as the tree, if it is real. The following stanza expresses that when someone needs you, it needs to be all the way, through thick and thin, good times and bad. The song acknowledges that nobody knows where the road of life will lead them, but if you let someone love you, they will love you completely, all the way.
In summary, the Rat Pack's "All the Way," is a heartfelt and emotional portrayal of love. The song emphasizes that love cannot be half-hearted; it must be complete, or it is not love at all, and if it is real, it goes as deep as the sea and as tall as the tree.
Line by Line Meaning
When somebody loves you
When someone truly loves you and shows it through actions
It's no good unless he loves you, all the way
True love requires complete and unwavering commitment from the other person
Happy to be near you
Content just being in your presence
When you need someone to cheer you, all the way
Willing to support and uplift you through both good and bad times
Taller than the tallest tree is
Love that is all-encompassing and larger than life
That's how it's got to feel
Love must be felt with every fiber of your being
Deeper than the deep blue sea is
The depths of true love are unfathomable
That's how deep it goes, if its real
The authenticity of love is measured by its depth and intensity
When somebody needs you
When someone truly relies on you and counts on you
It's no good unless he needs you, all the way
Love requires not only emotional affection, but also deep reliance and dependability
Through the good or lean years
Through both prosperous and difficult times
And for all the in between years, come what may
Standing by and supporting each other, no matter what happens in between the highs and lows of life
Who knows where the road will lead us
Future is uncertain and unpredictable
Only a fool would say
No one can predict the future with certainty
But if you'll let me love you
If you open your heart to me
It's for sure I'm gonna love you, all the way, all the way
My love for you is certain, complete, and unwavering, all the time and through any circumstance
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sammy Cahn, James Van Heusen
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