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 of Me
Rat Pack Lyrics
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Can't you see I'm no good without you
Take my lips I want to lose them
Take my arms I'll never use them
Your good bye left me with eyes that cry
How can I get on dear without you
You took the part that once was my heart
All of me why not take all of me
Can't you see I'm just a mess without you
Take my lips I want to lose them
Why don't you take my arms I'll never use them
Your good bye left me with eyes that cry
How can I get along without you
You know that you took a part that used to be my heart
So why not take all of me
The song "All of Me" by Rat Pack is a poignant love ballad about the singer's desire for his partner to take all of him, including his physical and emotional being. In the opening line, the singer begs his partner to take all of him, indicating his complete devotion and commitment to the relationship. He also expresses his vulnerability and dependence on her, stating that he is no good without her.
As the song progresses, the singer offers his lips and arms to his partner, indicating his willingness to surrender his physical being to her. He acknowledges that her goodbye has left him in emotional turmoil, and he desperately needs her to function. The chorus repeats the same plea for his partner to take all of him, ending with the declaration that she has already taken a part of him, so why not take all of him.
The song reflects the classic standards of love ballads in the 50s and 60s, where men sang about their intense emotions and willingness to sacrifice themselves for their lover. The lyrics and melody perfectly capture the ache of love and the desperation for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
All of me why not take all of me
I am incomplete without you. Please accept all of me.
Can't you see I'm no good without you
I can't function without you. Please don't leave me.
Take my lips I want to lose them
I don't want to kiss anyone else but you. Take my lips with you.
Take my arms I'll never use them
I don't want to hold anyone else but you. Take my arms with you.
Your good bye left me with eyes that cry
I am heartbroken and have been crying since you left me.
How can I get on dear without you
I can't imagine living my life without you. Please come back.
You took the part that once was my heart
You have already taken a big part of me - my heart.
So why not take all of me
Since you have taken a part of me, why not take everything and be mine forever.
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Written by: Gerald Marks, Seymour Simons
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