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.
When Your Lover Has Gone (Fran
Rat Pack Lyrics
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That comes with each new love affair
The dreams that we cherish, so often might perish
And leaves you with castles in air
When you're alone, who cares for starlit skies
When you're alone, the magic moonlight dies
At break of dawn, there is no sunrise
What lonely hours, the evening shadows bring
What lonely hours, with memories lingering
Like faded flowers, life can't mean anything
When your lover has gone
In the song "When Your Lover Has Gone", The Rat Pack sings about the painful experience of losing someone you love. The lyrics highlight how the planning, scheme, and dreaming that comes with a relationship often lead to nothing but disappointment and heartbreak. The dreams and hopes that we build around a new relationship are so fragile and can quickly vanish, leaving behind only broken promises and shattered dreams. The imagery used in the song is that of a lonely person who is left with nothing but empty castles in the air.
The second verse of the song reaffirms the feelings of loneliness and loss that one experiences when a lover is gone. The once magical moments like starlit skies and moonlight lose their charm, and the morning sun loses its luster. The evening shadows are now a reminder of the loneliness that comes after losing someone you love. Memories of happier times with your lover continue to linger, but they now bring pain instead of joy. Life seems meaningless when a lover is gone, and you are left alone to face the world.
Line by Line Meaning
What good is the scheming, the planning and dreaming
The effort we put into planning and hoping for a new relationship is useless if it doesn't work out.
That comes with each new love affair
Every new love interest brings with it the expectation of excitement and anticipation.
The dreams that we cherish, so often might perish
Our hopes and expectations for the future with our lover may not come to fruition.
And leaves you with castles in air
Dreaming about a future with a lover can leave you with a false sense of security and unfulfilled desires.
When you're alone, who cares for starlit skies
Being alone can make even the most beautiful scenery insignificant when you have no one to share it with.
When you're alone, the magic moonlight dies
The magic in life disappears when you have no one to share it with.
At break of dawn, there is no sunrise
The start of each new day doesn't bring the same hope and happiness without someone by your side.
When your lover has gone
The loss of a relationship can leave you feeling empty and alone.
What lonely hours, the evening shadows bring
Being alone at night can make you feel sad and hopeless.
What lonely hours, with memories lingering
Memories of past relationships can make you feel even more alone in the present.
Like faded flowers, life can't mean anything
The loss of love can make life feel dull and meaningless.
When your lover has gone
The absence of a romantic partner can make even the simplest of things feel unbearable.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Einar Aaron Swan
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