2. There was also a Rat Pack from Ventura, CA on Mystic Records that released two EP's titled "Rat Pack" and "Ice Cream, Acid, and Cigarettes" and one self titled LP. They were also released on few Mystic Records compilations such as the Nardcore comp.
3.There is also a UK rave group from the early '90s who used the name The Rat Pack who had hits with tracks like "Searchin' for my rizzla"
A Foggy Day
The Rat Pack Lyrics
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In London town
It had me low
And it had me down
I viewed the morning
With much alarm
The British Museum
How long I wondered
Could this thing last
But the age of miracles
It hadn't past
And suddenly
I saw you standing right there
And in foggy London town
The sun was shining everywhere
The Rat Pack's classic, "A Foggy Day," is a song that paints a picture of a dreary morning in London town. The lyrics of the song suggest the singer is feeling low and down while viewing the morning with alarm. These feelings are further emphasized by the statement that the British Museum had lost its charm. The use of the word "charm" is interesting as it reflects a romantic view of a city's historical buildings and landmarks. However, in the context of the song and in conjunction with the line, "How long I wondered could this thing last," the word "charm" maybe interpreted as a facade that allows the city to hide its less desirable aspects.
The line "But the age of miracles it hadn't past" suggests hope and a sense of optimism, concluding that good things can still happen in a bad situation. The song's mood changes entirely with the introduction of the character addressed in the following stanza. When the singer sees the person in question, the sun starts to shine in "foggy London town," shifting the song's tone to one of newfound happiness and good fortune, adding another layer of interpretation that our lives can change for the better in a matter of seconds.
Line by Line Meaning
A foggy day
London town is engulfed in fog
In London town
The setting of the story
It had me low
The fog had a negative effect on the singer
And it had me down
The fog had a depressing effect on the artist
I viewed the morning
The start of the day
With much alarm
The singer was worried or concerned
The British Museum
A famous landmark in London
Had lost its charm
The artist felt the museum was no longer interesting
How long I wondered
The artist was questioning the duration of their bad experience
Could this thing last
Referring to the fog and how long it would persist
But the age of miracles
Hopeful reference to extraordinary events
It hadn't past
Extraordinary things can still happen even in difficult times
And suddenly
Unexpectedly
I saw you standing right there
The singer sees someone they know
And in foggy London town
Despite the foggy weather
The sun was shining everywhere
The artist's mood was uplifted by seeing the person they knew
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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