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"
I Ain't Got Nobody
The Rat Pack Lyrics
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And I begin to think it's true
It's awful hard to love someone
When they don't care about you
Once I had a lovin' gal
The sweetest little thing in town
But now she's gone and left me
Now I ain't got nobody, and nobody cares for me!
That's why I'm sad and lonely,
Won't somebody come and take a chance with me?
I'll sing you love songs, honey, all the time,
If you'll only say you'll be sweet gal of mine,
Oh, I ain't got nobody, nobody cares for me!
I'll sing you love songs, honey, all the time,
If you'll only say you'll be sweet gal of mine,
Oh, I ain't got nobody, nobody cares for me!
In The Rat Pack's classic song "I Ain’t Got Nobody," the singer laments the difficulty of loving someone who doesn't feel the same way. He reminisces about a past love who was the "sweetest little thing in town," but who ultimately left him, making him feel lonely and unwanted. The song expresses a common human experience, that of unrequited love and the resulting feelings of sadness and isolation.
The lyrics, though simple, are deeply affecting. The repetition of the phrase "nobody cares for me" creates a sense of hopelessness and despair, while the promise to sing love songs "all the time" to a potential new love interest expresses a desire for companionship and affection. The song's melody and upbeat tempo provide a stark contrast to the melancholy sentiments expressed in the lyrics, creating a poignant emotional effect.
Overall, "I Ain’t Got Nobody" is a timeless classic that speaks to the universality of human emotions. It remains a beloved standard that encapsulates a particular moment in time and resonates with listeners of all generations.
Line by Line Meaning
There's been a sayin' goin' round
It's a saying that people have been talking about lately.
And I begin to think it's true
After hearing it multiple times, I am starting to believe that it's true.
It's awful hard to love someone
It's very difficult to love someone who
When they don't care about you
doesn't care about you.
Once I had a lovin' gal
I used to have a girl that loved me
The sweetest little thing in town
that was the most endearing person in our area
But now she's gone and left me
However, she's gone now and has abandoned me.
She done turn me down
She rejected me.
Now I ain't got nobody, and nobody cares for me!
I'm alone now, and no one feels any concern for me.
That's why I'm sad and lonely,
For that reason, I feel unhappy and solitude.
Won't somebody come and take a chance with me?
Will someone please take a risk on me?
I'll sing you love songs, honey, all the time,
I will always sing you romantic songs, my dear.
If you'll only say you'll be sweet gal of mine,
If you'll just agree to be my sweet partner.
Oh, I ain't got nobody, nobody cares for me!
Oh, I'm alone, and no one is concerned about me.
I'll sing you love songs, honey, all the time,
I will always sing you romantic songs, my dear.
If you'll only say you'll be sweet gal of mine,
If you'll just agree to be my sweet partner.
Oh, I ain't got nobody, nobody cares for me!
Oh, I'm alone, and no one is concerned about me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROGER GRAHAM, SPENCER WILLIAMS
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