1) The Rascals (initially … Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands called 'The Rascals'.
1) The Rascals (initially known as The Young Rascals) were an American soul and rock group of the 1960s. Eddie Brigati (vocals), Felix Cavaliere (keyboard, vocals), Gene Cornish (guitar) and Dino Danelli (drums) started the band in Brigati and Danelli's native state New Jersey. Their first public performance took place at the Choo Choo Club in Garfield on Saturday, February 27th, 1965. Three-quarters of the group - Brigati, Cavaliere and Cornish - had previously been members of Joey Dee and the Starliters. Eddie's brother, David Brigati, an original Starliter, helped arrange the vocal harmonies and sang backgrounds on many of the group's recordings (informally earning the designation as the Fifth Rascal). When Atlantic Records signed them, they discovered that another group (Borrah Minevitch's and Johnny Puleo's Harmonica Rascals) objected to the release of records under the name Rascals. To avoid conflict, manager Sid Bernstein decided to rename the group the Young Rascals.
The Young Rascals had a minor hit with "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore" (1965), followed by the #1 single "Good Lovin'" (1966, originally by The Olympics). Then the band's songwriting team of Brigati and Cavaliere began providing most of their songs, and the hits kept coming for the next two years, including "I've Been Lonely Too Long", "You Better Run", "Groovin'" (#1, 1967), "It's Wonderful", "A Girl Like You", "How Can I Be Sure?" (which David Cassidy would record in 1972 for a #1 hit in the United Kingdom) and "A Beautiful Morning" (1968).
Guitarist Gene Cornish provided several songs of his own, such as "I'm Gonna Love You" and "No Love To Give."
In early 1968, the group dropped the "Young" from their name.
The Rascals' best work arguably came from their 1968 album Once Upon A Dream, which featured several leads each from Brigati and Cavaliere. Though the only success for a single on the album was "It's Wonderful" (#20 on the US charts), the album utilized frequent instrumentals, and peaked at #9 on the album charts. The album was praised by some critics for such songs as "Rainy Day", "My World" and the title track. Understandably, the song "My Hawaii" became a top of the charts hit in Hawaii.
Time Peace: The Rascals' Greatest Hits, released in mid-1968, topped the album chart and became the group's best-selling album. The same year, "People Got to Be Free", a horn-punctuated plea for racial tolerance (the band was known for refusing to tour on segregated bills) and their third U.S. #1 single, was also their final Top Ten hit.
Later singles and albums were not as popular, with only two top-40 releases in 1969, and none afterward.
In 1970, Brigati left the group, followed by Cornish in 1971. The last album with them as active members was Search & Nearness (hitting #198 in the U.S.), which featured Brigati's last performances as a member singing lead on the Cornish-penned "You Don't Know" and their cover of The Box Tops hit "The Letter". The only single release from the album was the spiritually-themed "Glory, Glory" (#58 in the US), with backing vocals by The Sweet Inspirations.
Cavaliere shifted toward more jazz and gospel influenced writing; he and Danelli released two more albums on Columbia Records as The Rascals, Peaceful World (U.S. #122) and The Island Of Real (U.S. #180), using other musicians and singers. These albums didn't sell as well as their earlier work and the group finally disbanded in 1972.
Cavaliere released several solo albums throughout the 1970s. Brigati, with his brother David, released Lost in the Wilderness in 1976. Cornish and Danelli worked together in other groups, including Bulldog and Fotomaker. In 1982, Cavaliere and Danelli joined Steve Van Zandt in Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul for the group's first two albums.
2) The Rascals were a three-piece indie rock band made of Miles Kane (guitar/vocals), Joe Edwards (bass), and Greg Mighall (drums). Hailing from the Wirral, on Merseyside, these three 21 year olds spent years learning their craft as part of The Little Flames, touring with bands like The Coral, The Zutons, and, most notably, the Arctic Monkeys. It was during this time supporting the Arctic Monkeys, inspired by their maverick, DIY spirit and refusal to comprise, the three youngest Flames decided it was time to trust their hearts and their instincts and go it alone.
In September 2006, they began jamming and writing new material as a three piece, and there was born The Rascals. Impressed by the raw energy and virtuosity of Miles’ playing, singer-songwriter Alex Turner approached him and suggested that he play lead guitar on a new Arctic Monkeys’ tune called "505". The Rascals were immediately signed to Deltasonic Records and played their first gig supporting Turner's band at Cardiff International Arena in June 2007.
August 2009, frontman Miles Kane confirmed that he left the band to pursue a solo career. The band was discontinued. Although receiving some commercial success by himself, fans of the group have kept the flame burning for reunions.
Heaven
The Rascals Lyrics
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We can be anything but I'm in denial
I can't get off the speed
My heart is on trial
It's been about a week since I've seen my smile
Four days and I still can't sleep
I can't go outside no
Addiction really killing me
I can see the pearly gates even through a blindfold
I feel like a waste of space
Throw me in a pile
How can anyone say that they love me
Let alone like me
I could never trust you
Cause you told me that you move to spite me
I'm countin' my money and I'm countin' my days
I'm loathing this life and I'm numbin' my brain
I'm not ready to face a change
No not now
I'm countin' my money and I'm countin' my days
I'm loathing this life and I'm numbin' my brain
I'm not ready to face a change
I'm not ready to
Ties are meant to be severed not forgotten
This time in my life feels rotten
Everywhere I go I feel eyes watchin' my moves
I remember all the days that I used to frolic
I don't know what made me stop it
My mind filled with chemicals and toxins
I'm deluded
I'm the worst to me nothin' tops it
I think I need some treatment call a doctor
When people see me they can call it
I've lost some screws
I'm sittin' by myself so who is that talkin'
I'm the king in the land of melancholy
Imma sign my name in blood with a ball pen
For your amusement
I'm countin' my money and I'm countin' my days
I'm loathing this life and I'm numbin' my brain
I'm not ready to face a change
No not now
I'm countin' my money and I'm countin' my days
I'm loathing this life and I'm numbin' my brain
I'm not ready to face a change
I'm not ready to
I'm not ready to
I'm not ready to
The Rascals’ song “Heaven” is about struggling with addiction and self-doubt. The singer of the song wishes that they could believe in themselves the way that other people do. They acknowledge that they have the potential to be anything, but are in denial about their addiction and are unable to overcome it. They express the physical and emotional toll of their addiction, including their inability to sleep and lack of self-worth. The singer reflects on their past and how they used to enjoy life, but now they feel trapped by their addiction and the judgement of others. They are not ready to face a change and continue to live in their numbed state.
The lyrics of “Heaven” provide a raw and honest depiction of addiction and its effects on the individual. The singer feels isolated and alone, unable to trust anyone else. They describe a feeling of being watched and judged everywhere they go, adding to their sense of vulnerability.
Overall, “Heaven” is a powerful song about the struggles of addiction and the difficulty of overcoming it. Through their lyrics, The Rascals capture the mental and emotional toll that addiction can take on a person, while also acknowledging the potential for change and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I believed in me like everybody else does
I lack self-confidence despite others' belief in me.
We can be anything but I'm in denial
I deny my potential despite the possibilities.
I can't get off the speed
I struggle to quit my drug addiction.
My heart is on trial
My emotions are being judged and tested.
It's been about a week since I've seen my smile
I haven't felt happy or content in a week.
Four days and I still can't sleep
I suffer from insomnia for four days straight.
I can't go outside no
My addiction prevents me from going outside.
Addiction really killing me
My addiction is destroying me physically and mentally.
But it takes a while
Quitting addiction is a slow and challenging process.
I can see the pearly gates even through a blindfold
I'm aware of my eventual death and afterlife.
I feel like a waste of space
I feel like I serve no purpose and am useless.
Throw me in a pile
I feel worthless and like I belong with the trash.
How can anyone say that they love me
I struggle to believe that anyone genuinely loves me.
Let alone like me
I struggle to believe that anyone genuinely likes me.
I could never trust you
I have trust issues and can't confide in others.
Cause you told me that you move to spite me
I feel like others' actions are always directed against me.
I'm countin' my money and I'm countin' my days
I'm aware of my limited time and resources.
I'm loathing this life and I'm numbin' my brain
I dislike my life and use substances to escape reality.
I'm not ready to face a change
I'm afraid and resistant to making any life changes.
No not now
I'm not ready yet and need more time.
Ties are meant to be severed not forgotten
Relationships should end cleanly rather than be ignored.
This time in my life feels rotten
I'm going through a difficult and unpleasant period in my life.
Everywhere I go I feel eyes watchin' my moves
I feel like I'm constantly being judged by others.
I remember all the days that I used to frolic
I recall happier times in my life when I was carefree.
I don't know what made me stop it
I'm not sure why I stopped enjoying life.
My mind filled with chemicals and toxins
My brain is affected by the drugs and substances I use.
I'm deluded
I have a false perception of reality.
I'm the worst to me nothin' tops it
I have low self-esteem and think poorly of myself.
I think I need some treatment call a doctor
I acknowledge that I need professional help for my addiction and mental health.
When people see me they can call it
Others judge me and label me based on my appearance.
I've lost some screws
I'm not mentally stable and have lost my mind a bit.
I'm sittin' by myself so who is that talkin'
I feel alone but hear voices and negative self-talk.
I'm the king in the land of melancholy
I feel like I rule over my own sadness and depression.
Imma sign my name in blood with a ball pen
I'm willing to make a permanent, drastic change in my life.
For your amusement
I'm willing to make a change to entertain or satisfy others.
I'm not ready to
I'm still not prepared to make any changes in my life.
I'm not ready to
I'm still not prepared to make any changes in my life.
I'm not ready to
I'm still not prepared to make any changes in my life.
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Written by: Suicide Rascal
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