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.
You Better Run
The Rascals Lyrics
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Whatcha tryin' to do to my heart
You go around, tellin' lies, and now you wanna compromise
Whatcha tryin' to do to my heart
You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side, yeah
Whatcha tryin' to do to my soul
Whatcha tryin' to do to my soulWell everything I had is yours, and now I'm closin' all the doors
Whatcha tryin' to do to my soul
You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side, yeah
I love you, oh I love you so, can't you see, don't you know
I can't stand your alibis, you tell me lies, drive me wild, yeah
I say what are you tryin' to do to my head
Say whatcha tryin' to do to my head
Well now I'm gonna draw the line
'Cause you ain't gonna take my mind
What are you tryin' to do to my head
You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side
You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side
I could yell, yeah
I said go away and leave me alone
I can't stand you no more
In The Rascals' song "You Better Run," the singer is confronting a partner who has been lying and trying to manipulate them emotionally. The first verse illustrates the singer's frustration with their partner for going around telling lies and then trying to make peace. The second verse delves deeper into the emotional toll the partner's actions have taken, as the singer feels that they have given everything to their partner and now they are closing themselves off. The chorus repeats the phrase "you better run, you better hide, you better leave" as a warning to the partner, and the final verse makes it clear that the singer is done with the situation and wants the partner to leave.
The lyrics of this song are straightforward and reflect the intense emotions of the singer. The repetition of the phrase "whatcha tryin' to do" is a rhetorical question that reflects the singer's disbelief that their partner could treat them this way. The chorus serves as a warning to the partner that they are on thin ice, and the final verse makes it clear that the singer is not going to put up with the situation any longer. The song conveys a sense of strength and determination to move on from a toxic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Whatcha tryin' to do to my heart
Why are you trying to hurt my emotions and feelings?
Whatcha tryin' to do to my heart
Why are you still continuing to harm me when I'm vulnerable?
You go around, tellin' lies, and now you wanna compromise
You have spread false information about me, and now you want to make a deal with me?
Whatcha tryin' to do to my heart
Why do you want to hurt me when I love you so much?
You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side, yeah
You should flee from me right now and never return.
Whatcha tryin' to do to my soul
Why are you trying to take away my inner peace?
Whatcha tryin' to do to my soul
Why are you succeeding in making me feel incomplete?
Well everything I had is yours, and now I'm closin' all the doors
I gave you everything and now I'm blocking you out.
Whatcha tryin' to do to my soul
Why do you want to make me feel empty when I have already given you everything?
I love you, oh I love you so, can't you see, don't you know
I'm in love with you, why can't you understand that?
I can't stand your alibis, you tell me lies, drive me wild, yeah
I can't bear how you always make excuses and deceive me, it's driving me insane.
I say what are you tryin' to do to my head
Why are you trying to control my mind and thoughts?
Say whatcha tryin' to do to my head
Tell me why you're messing with my mind.
Well now I'm gonna draw the line
I've had enough and I'm going to put a stop to it now.
'Cause you ain't gonna take my mind
I won't let you control my thoughts and mental state.
You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side
You should run away and never come back before I do something regrettable.
You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side
I'm serious about you leaving, don't test me.
I could yell, yeah
I am done with keeping my feelings to myself and I am going to express myself in a loud manner.
I said go away and leave me alone
I'm telling you to leave me alone and never come back.
I can't stand you no more
I cannot tolerate your presence anymore.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDWARD BRIGATI, FELIX CAVALIERE
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