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"
Glad to Be Unhappy
The Rat Pack Lyrics
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Awfully glad to be unhappy
I can't win but here I am
More than glad to be unhappy
Unrequited love's a bore, yeah
And I've got it pretty bad
But for someone you adore
Like a straying baby lamb
With no mama and no papa
I'm so unhappy, yeah
Unrequited love's a bore, yeah
And I've got it pretty bad
But for someone you adore
It's a pleasure to be sad
Like a straying baby lamb
With no mama and no papa
I'm so unhappy, yeah
But oh so glad
The Rat Pack's song Glad to Be Unhappy is an intriguing take on unrequited love. The opening line, "Fools rush in, so here I am," sets the stage for a protagonist who has rushed in and fallen in love with someone who doesn't reciprocate their feelings. The subsequent lyrics ("Awfully glad to be unhappy / I can't win but here I am / More than glad to be unhappy") suggest that the singer takes some pleasure in their unhappiness - perhaps because it serves as a reminder of their love for the unattainable object of their affection.
The repetition of the lines "Unrequited love's a bore, yeah / And I've got it pretty bad / But for someone you adore / It's a pleasure to be sad" reinforces this idea. The singer acknowledges that unrequited love is a terrible thing to experience, but suggests that it's easier to bear when you truly love the person who doesn't love you back.
The comparison to "a straying baby lamb / With no mama and no papa" adds to the sense of vulnerability and helplessness the singer feels. Overall, the song offers an interesting exploration of the emotions that come with unrequited love, with hints of resignation, sadness, and even a twisted sort of pleasure.
Line by Line Meaning
Fools rush in, so here I am
Despite knowing it may not end well, I am still pursuing this love.
Awfully glad to be unhappy
I am happy because being unhappy means I still have feelings for someone.
I can't win but here I am
I may not be successful in love, but I am still trying.
More than glad to be unhappy
Being unhappy in love might be painful, but it's still a better feeling than not having any feelings at all.
Unrequited love's a bore, yeah
Unrequited love is dull and tedious.
And I've got it pretty bad
I am deeply affected by my unrequited love.
But for someone you adore
Even if the love isn't reciprocated, loving someone is still valuable.
It's a pleasure to be sad
Feeling the emotions that come from unrequited love is a precious experience in itself.
Like a straying baby lamb
I feel lost and aimless without the one I love.
With no mama and no papa
I am alone and don't have anyone to guide me.
I'm so unhappy, yeah
My love is making me unhappy, but it's still better than no love at all.
But oh so glad
I am happy despite being unhappy, because I still feel love.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
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Miguel Vicente
The ending is absolutelly marvellous!
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Wow