1) The Rat Pack is the nickname given to a group of popular entertainers mo… Read Full Bio ↴1) The Rat Pack is the nickname given to a group of popular entertainers most active between the mid-1950s and mid-1960s. Its most famous line-up featured Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop, who appeared together in films and on stage in the early 1960s. Despite its reputation as a masculine group, the Rat Pack did have female participants, such as movie icons Shirley MacLaine, Lauren Bacall, and Judy Garland.

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.

Luna Mezzo Mare
Rat Pack Lyrics

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C'è 'na luna mezz'u mare
Mamma mia m'a maritare
Figlia mia a cu te dare
Mamma mia pensace tu

Se te piglio lu pesciaiole
Isse vai isse vene
Sempe lu pesce mane tene

Se ce 'ncappa la fantasia

Te pesculia figghiuzza mia
Là lariulà pesce fritt'e baccalà
Uei cumpà
No calamare c'eggi'accattà

C'è 'na luna mezz'u mare
Mamma mia m'a maritare
Figlia mia a cu te dare
Mamma mia pensace tu

Se te piglio lu pulezia
Isse vai isse vene
Semp'a scuppetta mane tene
Se ce 'ncappa la fantasia

Te scuppettea figghiuzza mia
Là lariulà pesce fritt'e baccalà

Uei cumpà
'Na scuppetta c'eggi'accattà

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Luna Mezzo Mare by Rat Pack weave a tale of matchmaking and love in a charming, lighthearted and jovial way. The song starts with the line "there's a moon in the middle of the sea" and then goes on to express that the singer's mother urges him to get married and find a wife. The mother even tells her daughter that she should consider finding a partner as well.

Next, the lyrics delve into the scenario of the fishmonger, who comes and goes while always having fresh fish, and how the singer's mind wanders off about the possibilities of catching his future spouse in his fishing net. In the last verse, the song introduces the "scuppettea," who is a chicken seller, and how he carries his basket of chickens everywhere, hinting at the idea of taking your chances and seizing the opportunities for love and marriage.

Overall, Luna Mezzo Mare is a joyous and fun song that celebrates the simple pleasures of life and encourages listeners to "seize the day" when it comes to love and relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

C'è 'na luna mezz'u mare
There's a half-moon in the sea

Mamma mia m'a maritare
My mother wants me to get married

Figlia mia a cu te dare
My daughter, who will I give you to

Mamma mia pensace tu
Mother, you think about it

Se te piglio lu pesciaiole
If I catch the fisherman

Isse vai isse vene
He comes and goes

Sempe lu pesce mane tene
He's always got fish in his hands

Se ce 'ncappa la fantasia
If inspiration strikes

Te pesculia figghiuzza mia
I'll catch you, my little daughter

Là lariulà pesce fritt'e baccalà
Here is fried fish and cod

Uei cumpà
Hey, buddy