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"
April In Paris
The Rat Pack Lyrics
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I never met it face to face
I never knew my heart could sing
I never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
I never knew the charm of spring
I never met it face to face
I never knew my heart could sing
I never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris
Whom can I run to?
What have you done to my heart?
The Rat Pack's song "April in Paris" delves into a sense of euphoria and enchantment that occurs when the season of spring arrives. The song's opening lyrics state "I never knew the charm of spring, I never met it face to face, I never knew my heart could sing, I never missed a warm embrace," which speaks to the singer's lack of experience with the love and vitality that the season brings. However, upon arriving in Paris during the month of April, they are struck with awe at the sight of chestnuts blooming and holiday tables gathering beneath the trees, and it's at this moment that the singer realizes the awe-inspiring feeling that cannot be replicated.
The song describes the singer's jarring realization of the beauty and vitality that spring brings, particularly when seen through the lens of April in Paris. The song's lyrics are evocative of the sense of enchantment that the seasons often inspire within us, particularly during the emergence of springtime. The final lyric in the song, "Whom can I run to? What have you done to my heart?" captures the invigorating and transformative power of the season within the singer's heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I never knew the charm of spring
I had never before experienced the beauty and enchantment of the season of spring.
I never met it face to face
I had never witnessed spring's splendor firsthand.
I never knew my heart could sing
Until I found myself feeling so joyful and alive, I hadn't realized that my heart could actually 'sing.'
I never missed a warm embrace
I had never been aware of yearning for comfort and affection - something or someone to hold onto - until that moment.
Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
It wasn't until I visited the beloved city of Paris, coinciding with the bloom of chestnut trees, that I finally understood the wonder of spring.
Holiday tables under the trees
It was my pleasure to celebrate the season by joining in the tradition of dining outside beneath the branches of these stunning trees.
April in Paris, this is a feeling
There's simply no way to correctly put into words the sentiment of Parisian Aprils. One must feel it to understand.
That no one can ever reprise
This experience is one-of-a-kind and can never be duplicated - it belongs purely to those who have felt it for themselves.
Till April in Paris
I had yet to experience the true magic of spring when performing almost any activity in such a captivating place and time.
Whom can I run to?
Clearly, I'm completely in awe of this feeling - but who can I share it with?
What have you done to my heart?
Paris in April and the season of spring colliding have so positively affected me that I almost can't handle it - what has this feeling done to my heart?
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: E. Y. HARBURG, VERNON DUKE
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