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.
I Only Have Eyes For You
Rat Pack Lyrics
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I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
'Cause I only have eyes for you, dear
The moon may be high
But I can't see a thing in the sky
'Cause I only have eyes for you
I don't know if we're in a garden
You are here, so am I
Maybe millions of people go by
But they all disappear from view
And I only have eyes for you
I don't know if we're in a garden
Or on a crowded avenue
You are here, so am I
Maybe millions of people go by
(But they all disappear from view)
And I only have eyes for you
The lyrics to the Rat Pack's song "I Only Have Eyes for You" speak of a deep and powerful love, of someone who only has eyes for their beloved, no matter what environment they are in. The singer is so in love that they don't notice anything else around them, such as the stars in the sky or the people passing by, as their entire focus is on the person they are with.
The song's opening lines ask, "Are the stars out tonight? I don't know if it's cloudy or bright." This may be interpreted as the singer being in a state of euphoria, being so consumed by their love that they don't pay attention to the natural world around them. They continue to state, "The moon may be high, but I can't see a thing in the sky." This line also adds to the notion that the singer's senses are fully focused on their beloved and nothing else.
The imagery of the garden and crowded avenue illustrate that the singer is not aware of their surroundings, only the person they are with. The line "Maybe millions of people go by, but they all disappear from view" reinforces the idea that the person they are with is the only thing that matters.
Overall, the lyrics to "I Only Have Eyes for You" express a deep and consuming love that blinds the singer to anything else in the world. It speaks to the idea that true love is all-encompassing and that nothing else matters when you're truly in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Are the stars out tonight?
I'm not sure if the stars are shining or not
I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
I can't tell if it's cloudy or sunny outside
'Cause I only have eyes for you, dear
But I'm so focused on you that I don't notice anything else
The moon may be high
The moon might be up in the sky
But I can't see a thing in the sky
But it doesn't matter, because I'm only looking at you
I don't know if we're in a garden
I'm not entirely sure where we are right now
Or on a crowded avenue
We could be in a busy street instead of a garden
You are here, so am I
But I know that you are with me, and that's all that matters
Maybe millions of people go by
Other people might be around us, but they don't matter to me
(But they all disappear from view)
(Because I'm only focused on you)
And I only have eyes for you
So I'm blind to everything else but you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Al Dubin, Harry Warren
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