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"

Call Me Irresponsible
The Rat Pack Lyrics

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Call me irresponsible, call me unreliable
Throw in undependable too
Do my foolish alibis bore you?
Well, I'm not too clever; I just adore you

Call me unpredictable, tell me I'm impractical
Rainbows I'm inclined to pursue
Call me irresponsible; yes, I'm unreliable

But it's undeniably true: I'm irresponsibly mad for you

Overall Meaning

The Rat Pack's song "Call Me Irresponsible" is a love song in which the singer admits his imperfections, but declares his unwavering passion for his love interest. The lyrics suggest that despite his flaws, he can't help but be fascinated by his object of affection. He invites her to call him whatever negative names she wants, as he is aware of his shortcomings, but ultimately, he cannot deny his strong feelings towards her. He describes himself as unpredictable and impractical, but also someone who pursues rainbows, perhaps suggesting that he is an idealist who doesn't conform to traditional societal norms.

The chorus of the song, "Call me irresponsible; yes, I'm unreliable, but it's undeniably true: I'm irresponsibly mad for you," is a powerful declaration of love that overshadows any of his flaws. He embraces his perceived negative characteristics, as they are a part of who he is, and he cannot control his feelings for his love interest. The lyrics are relatable and capture an essential aspect of love - the inability to control one's feelings entirely.

Line by Line Meaning

Call me irresponsible, call me unreliable
Label me as not being dependable and irresponsible.

Throw in undependable too
Add to that I cannot be relied on.

Do my foolish alibis bore you?
Are you annoyed by my foolish excuses?

Well, I'm not too clever; I just adore you
I may not be the smartest person, but I love you deeply.

Call me unpredictable, tell me I'm impractical
Describe me as not being consistent and making bad decisions.

Rainbows I'm inclined to pursue
I am attracted to things that are colorful and exciting.

Call me irresponsible; yes, I'm unreliable
Confirm that I am not dependable or responsible.

But it's undeniably true: I'm irresponsibly mad for you
It cannot be denied that I am hopelessly in love with you and act without thinking because of it.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sammy Cahn, James Van Heusen

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