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"

I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You
The Rat Pack Lyrics

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I need your love so badly, I love you, oh, so madly
But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!
I thought at last I'd found you, but other lovers surround you
And "I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!"
If you'd surrender just for a tender kiss or two
You might discover, that I'm the lover meant for you
And I'd be true, but what's the good of scheming
I know I must be dreaming

Overall Meaning

The Rat Pack's song, "I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You" is a heart-wrenching ballad about the painful realization that one's love may be unrequited. The opening lines, "I need your love so badly, I love you, oh, so madly," sets the tone for a desperate plea for affection. However, despite the singer's intense affection, he acknowledges that he doesn't stand a chance with the person he desires. He thought he had found her, but she is surrounded by other lovers, leaving him alone.

The chorus, "And 'I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!'" is a poignant admission of defeat. Despite his longing, the singer knows that his dreams of being with the woman he loves are unlikely to come true. He continues to hold out hope for a chance at romance, but he understands that his pursuit may be in vain.

The song's lyrics are a testament to the pain of unrequited love. The singer's loneliness is palpable, and his admission of defeat is heartbreaking. The melody is wistful and melancholy, adding to the bittersweet mood of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

I need your love so badly, I love you, oh, so madly
I crave your affection intensely and love you beyond measure.

But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!
I have no realistic chance of being with you.

I thought at last I'd found you, but other lovers surround you
I believed I found you only to discover that you are already involved with other partners.

And "I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!"
As a result, any chance of being in a relationship with you is impossible.

If you'd surrender just for a tender kiss or two
If you would allow me to embrace you and kiss you gently, you may see how special my love for you truly is.

You might discover, that I'm the lover meant for you
With a chance to be close with me physically, you might realize that I am the one who truly loves and deserves you.

And I'd be true, but what's the good of scheming
I would always remain loyal and devoted to you, but there is no point in trying to deceive you into choosing me over others.

I know I must be dreaming
It is only in my dreams that I can imagine being with you because the reality is that it is unlikely to come to fruition.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bing Crosby, Ned Washington, Victor Popular Young

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