1.The Rat Pack is the nickname given to a group of entertainers most active… Read Full Bio ↴1.The Rat Pack is the nickname given to a group of 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. The group was famous for the way they improvised on stage with dancing, singing and cracking jokes with the audience.

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"

All In A Night's Work
The Rat Pack Lyrics

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When Paul Revere went riding while the stars were burning bright
It was all it was all it was all in a night's work
When Edison stayed up so late he finally saw the light
It was all it was all it was all in a night's work

And when a girl and fellow get underneath that moon
It's not a long shot you can bet on something happening soon
So when they ask me just how come I came up winning you

Though it took hours of flowers and the wining and dining and telephone calls to get the pot to perk
I smile and say it was all in a night's work

It was all it was all it was all in a night's work

It was all it was all it was all in a night's work

And when a girl and fellow get underneath that moon
It's not a long shot you can bet on something happening soon
So when they ask me just how come I came up winning you
Though it took hours of flowers and the wining and dining and telephone calls to get the pot to perk
I smile and say it was

All in a night's work
All in a night's work

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Rat Pack's song "All In A Night's Work" portray various scenarios that are deemed to be accomplished through extensive effort in a short period. The reference to Paul Revere and Edison every time the lyrics' hook is repeated reinforces the idea of achievement through persistence and sacrifice. The lyrics then shift to a romantic encounter between a man and a woman, where the suggestion is that the outcome is inevitable when the two parties are under the moon's influence. The singer then references his own experiences and implies that his success in winning someone over also required significant effort, even if it seemed effortless to others.

The theme of the song is about the allure of instant gratification and the idea that hard work is necessary to achieve what one desires. Through the references to historical figures like Paul Revere and Edison, whose accomplishments are still celebrated for centuries after their deaths, the song emphasizes that the pursuit of excellence often involves long hours and intense dedication.

Line by Line Meaning

When Paul Revere went riding while the stars were burning bright
When Paul Revere rode his horse at night under starlit skies

It was all it was all it was all in a night's work
It was a routine for Paul Revere to do that

When Edison stayed up so late he finally saw the light
When Edison worked long hours, he made a discovery

And when a girl and fellow get underneath that moon
When a couple spends time together at night

It's not a long shot you can bet on something happening soon
There's a good chance something romantic will happen between them

So when they ask me just how come I came up winning you
When people ask me how I won your heart

Though it took hours of flowers and the wining and dining and telephone calls to get the pot to perk
Even though I spent hours wining, dining, calling, and sending flowers to impress you

I smile and say it was all in a night's work
I just say it was part of my usual routine

It was all it was all it was all in a night's work
It was nothing unusual, just part of the process

It was all it was all it was all in a night's work
It was a typical, unremarkable event

All in a night's work
Part of a routine, nothing noteworthy

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