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"
Lost In The Stars
The Rat Pack Lyrics
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He held all the stars in the palm of his hand
And they ran through his fingers like grains of sand
And one little star fell alone
Then the Lord God hunted through the wide night air
For the little dark star in the wind down there
And he stated and promised he'd take special care
Now, a man don't mind if the stars get dim
And the clouds blow over and darken him
So long as the Lord God's watching over him
Keeping track how it all goes on
But I've been walking through the night and the day
Till my eyes get weary and my head turns gray
And sometimes it seems maybe God's gone away
Forgetting his promise and the word he'd say
And we're lost out here in the stars
Little stars big stars blowing through the night
And we're lost out here in the stars
Little stars big stars blowing through the night
And we're lost out here in the stars
The lyrics of "Lost in the Stars" by The Rat Pack delve into themes of cosmic insignificance, divine care, and personal feelings of abandonment. The song begins by alluding to the creation story, suggesting that before God formed the sea or the land, He held all the stars in his hand. This imagery evokes a sense of awe and magnificence, as the vastness of the universe is described in the metaphor of stars being like grains of sand slipping through God's fingers. However, this grandeur is juxtaposed with the loneliness and vulnerability of one little star falling alone.
The narrative then shifts to God's search for this lost star, symbolizing divine intervention and care. The Lord God is depicted as actively seeking the lost star amidst the expansive night sky, promising to take special care of it so that it wouldn't get lost again. Here, the lyrics suggest that while a man may not mind if stars lose their brilliance or if clouds darken the sky, as long as God is watching over him, ensuring the balance of the world, everything seems alright.
However, the following verses present a contrasting perspective. The singer expresses weariness and graying hair from endlessly wandering through both the night and day, suggesting a sense of aimlessness and a feeling of being forgotten. The lyrics then imply the possibility that God has gone away, forgetting His promise and the word He had spoken. This feeling of being abandoned by God is emphasized with the repetition of the line "And we're lost out here in the stars."
In this final repetition, the "we" implies a collective sense of being lost, not just the individual narrator. The use of the terms "little stars" and "big stars" underscores the universality of this sensation. The stars blowing through the night evoke a sense of transience and instability, reflecting the singer's perception of feeling adrift and disconnected from a guiding force in their life.
Overall, "Lost in the Stars" captures a contemplative and introspective mood, exploring concepts of human insignificance within the vast cosmos, the longing for divine care, and the personal struggle with feelings of abandonment and longing for guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
Before Lord God made the sea or the land
Prior to the creation of the earth and the oceans by God
He held all the stars in the palm of his hand
God had complete control over the stars
And they ran through his fingers like grains of sand
The stars slipped away from God's grasp easily, resembling sand slipping through fingers
And one little star fell alone
One star fell apart from the others, standing out
Then the Lord God hunted through the wide night air
God searched diligently through the vast night sky
For the little dark star in the wind down there
God sought for the small, insignificant star in the noisy wind
And he stated and promised he'd take special care
God made a declaration and vowed to safeguard it carefully
So it wouldn't get lost no more
To prevent it from being lost again
Now, a man don't mind if the stars get dim
A person doesn't typically worry if the stars lose their brightness
And the clouds blow over and darken him
Even when clouds pass overhead and cast shadows on him
So long as the Lord God's watching over him
As long as God is watching and protecting him
Keeping track how it all goes on
Monitoring and observing how everything unfolds
But I've been walking through the night and the day
However, I have been continuously journeying through both day and night
Till my eyes get weary and my head turns gray
Until my eyes become tired and my hair starts to gray with age
And sometimes it seems maybe God's gone away
Occasionally, it appears as though God has vanished
Forgetting his promise and the word he'd say
Neglecting the promise and the spoken words he made
And we're lost out here in the stars
We are adrift and confused amidst the vast expanse of stars
Little stars big stars blowing through the night
Small and large stars drifting aimlessly through the night
And we're lost out here in the stars
We are adrift and confused amidst the vast expanse of stars
Little stars big stars blowing through the night
Small and large stars drifting aimlessly through the night
And we're lost out here in the stars
We are adrift and confused amidst the vast expanse of stars
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kurt Weill, Maxwell Anderson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bertram Fuscher
We have our own ratpack in South Africa.
Their greatest hits being. S.A.A.
Spooknet.
Ek Kom Ek Kom.
Denel jou lekker ding
Die Gezuma van die bye.
Bossa do the Bossa.
Ver in Dubai.
Tender Tender is the right.
Best number One Cor Cor Cor Uption.
Jay Singer
RIP:
Peter Lawford
(September 7th,1923-
December 24th,1984)
Sammy Davis,Jr.
(December 8th,1925-
May 16th,1990)
Dean Martin
(June 7th,1917-
December 25th,1995)
Frank Sinatra
(December 12th,1915-
May 14th,1998)
Joey Bishop
(February 3rd,1918-
October 17th,2007)
LiAnn Carter
The one thing that bugs me is that people think they can copy the originals. Knock it off. There is and will always be, just ONE rat pack.
Joe Faber
The talent out there today is entirely too low to form a new Rat Pack. Also, thank you for mentioning the "original" Rat Pack.
Invictus
Agreed, it's sad to see how far we've fallen from them but it's good that we had them while we did.
Timothy Ross
Sinatra is reputed to have hated the name "Rat Pack" and said it was a stupid name.
Bay max C
@SLAYERSWINE funny, I would of said either The Clinton crime family or the Biden Crime Family
Larry Taylor
@SLAYERSWINE thank god we have mr potato head and his crack head son now!
Maurice Davis
@Joe Faber after my comments, I did say wait a minute, I did remember Humphrey Bogart and Crew being called that!!!...My bad, thanks for the correction!!!🙏👍🤔
Ove Andersson
Incredible talent in that group! There is nothing near those legends today in the entertainment business I´m afraid. They could sing, act and entertain a live audience and that´s hard to beat!
Nemo Marcus
Only three of the rat pack had that special something. Lawford and Bishop lacked what the key three excelled at.
Bertram Fuscher
We have our own ratpack in South Africa.
Their greatest hits being. S.A.A.
Spooknet.
Ek Kom Ek Kom.
Denel jou lekker ding
Die Gezuma van die bye.
Bossa do the Bossa.
Ver in Dubai.
Tender Tender is the right.
Best number One Cor Cor Cor Uption.