How About You
The Rat Pack Lyrics


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I like New York in June, how about you
I like a Gershwin tune, how about you
I love a fireside when a storm is due
I like potato chips, moonlight
Motor trips, how about you

I'm mad about good books, can't get my fill
And James Durantes looks give me a thrill
Holding hands in the movie show
When all the lights are low may not be new
But I like it, how about you

I like New York in June, how about you
I like a Gershwin tune, how about you
I love a fireside when a storm is due, how about you

I'm mad about good books, can't get my fill
And James Durantes looks they give me a thrill
Holding hands in the movie show




When all the lights are low may not be new
But I like it, and I like it, I like it, how about you

Overall Meaning

The Rat Pack's song How About You is a cheerful and lively ode to the things that make life enjoyable. It starts with the singer expressing their fondness for New York City in the month of June, and the upbeat tunes of George and Ira Gershwin. They then go on to list a series of simple pleasures that they like, including sitting by a fireside during a storm, eating potato chips, and taking motor trips under the moonlight. The singer also mentions their love for reading good books and James Durante's handsome looks. Finally, the song ends with the singer waxing poetic about the time-honored tradition of holding hands with a loved one during a movie, even if it's not a new idea.


Overall, the song celebrates the joy of finding happiness in life's small pleasures, and encourages listeners to do the same. It's a song about contentment and satisfaction with one's lot in life, rather than striving for something more.


Line by Line Meaning

I like New York in June, how about you
I particularly enjoy the city of New York in the month of June, and how do you feel about it?


I like a Gershwin tune, how about you
The music composed by George Gershwin appeals to me, what about your taste in music?


I love a fireside when a storm is due
I have a fondness for sitting by a warm fire on a stormy night, how do you feel about it?


I like potato chips, moonlight
Snacking on potato chips and admiring the moonlight are things I find enjoyable.


Motor trips, how about you
Going on road trips is an activity I find appealing, do you share the same feeling?


I'm mad about good books, can't get my fill
I have a strong enthusiasm for reading good books, I am always craving more.


And James Durantes looks give me a thrill
The appearance of James Durante excites me, do you feel the same way?


Holding hands in the movie show
It brings me pleasure to hold hands with someone while watching a movie.


When all the lights are low may not be new
This may not be a unique experience, but it is still something I enjoy.


But I like it, how about you
I find happiness in these simple, yet enjoyable activities, what are some things that bring you joy?


I like New York in June, how about you
Once again, I reiterate my love for New York in June and inquire about your feelings towards it.


I like a Gershwin tune, how about you
Once more, I express my fondness for the music of George Gershwin and ask about your musical preferences.


I love a fireside when a storm is due, how about you
The idea of sitting by a fire during a storm is very dear to me, would you feel the same way?


I'm mad about good books, can't get my fill
Again, I express my passion for reading and how I am always in need of new, good books to read.


And James Durantes looks they give me a thrill
Once again, I assert my attraction to the looks of James Durante.


Holding hands in the movie show
I bring up the idea of holding hands in the cinema once more.


When all the lights are low may not be new
As before, I acknowledge that this experience may not be groundbreaking, but it is still enjoyable.


But I like it, and I like it, I like it, how about you
In conclusion, I restate my pleasure in these simple pleasures and ask if you share them.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Burton Lane, Ralph Freed

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@laracroft3718

You can’t fake real friendship. They loved each other. True class 🥰

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So true friend

@vasilii6417

Yep. Beautiful!

@stuntmanstu1

I didn’t know Johnny Carson could sing. Lol

@mariethompson4237

Pure love.

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@TheSheer96

There was more talent in these 6 minutes than in the last 30 years on radio...

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Sad but true.

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And any other medium.

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So, so right. 😊😊😊😊😊

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