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"
Medley: Volare / On An Evening In Roma
The Rat Pack Lyrics
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Volare, oh oh oh oh
E cantare, oh oh oh oh
No wonder my happy heart sings
Your love has given me wings
Penso che un sogno cosi non ritorni mai piu
Mi dipingevo le mani e la faccia di blu
E incominciavo a volare nel cielo infinito.
(On an evening in Roma)
Down each avenue or via, street or strata
You can see'em disappearing two by two
On an evening in Roma
Do they take'em for espresso
Yeah, I guess so
On each lover's arm a girl I wish I knew
On an evening in Roma
Though there's grining and mandolining in sunny Italy
The beginning has just begun when the sun goes down
So please meet me in the plaza near your casa
I am only one and one is much too few.
On an evening in Roma
Don't know what the country's coming to
But in Rome do as the Romans do
Will you on an evening in Roma
On an evening in Roma
Sott'er celo de Roma
On an evening in Roma.
The Rat Pack's Volare/On An Evening In Roma medley is a beautiful amalgamation of two classic Italian songs. The first song 'Volare' speaks about the happiness and buoyancy in one's heart when they are in love, as they feel like their love has given them wings to fly. The lyrics speak about how one thinks that a dream this beautiful will never return, but just like a sudden gust of wind, they are swept away, painting their hands and face blue, and they begin to fly in the endless sky. This dreamy and surreal imagery of flying in the sky is a metaphor for the happiness and joy one feels in their heart when they're in love.
The second song 'On an Evening in Roma' is a song about the romantic and beautiful streets of Rome. The lyrics describe how lovers disappear down different Italian streets, taking a break for espresso, with each of them wishing they were on the arm of someone else. The song speaks of the mandolins and grinning faces in sunny Italy and how the real beginning of the night starts once the sun goes down. The plea to meet in the plaza near one's home, being only one, and one being too few, speaks of the need for companionship and the desire to be with someone special.
Overall, both these songs depict the feeling of being in love and the beauty of the Italian city of Rome. The Rat Pack's rendition of the medley adds its own magical touch, making it an all-time classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Volare, oh oh oh oh
The word 'Volare' means 'to fly' in Italian, which probably alludes to a romantic experience with the singer's significant other that makes him feel like he's flying.
E cantare, oh oh oh oh
The singer is expressing his joy by singing, and embracing the moment of pleasure with his lover.
No wonder my happy heart sings
The happiness that the singer feels in his heart is obvious because of the love his partner has given him.
Your love has given me wings
The love of the singer's partner has given him emotional happiness, as well as a freedom to enjoy life more fully.
Penso che un sogno cosi non ritorni mai piu
The singer thinks that such a wonderful dream never returns, implying that he will cherish this moment and remember this memory forever.
Mi dipingevo le mani e la faccia di blu
The imagery of painting his hands and face blue is to convey that he is dreaming of a fantastical, whimsical, and romantic experience.
Poi d'improvviso venivo dal vento rapito
The singer feels that his heart has been overtaken by excitement and love that it feels like he is snatched away by the wind from reality to a dreamy state.
E incominciavo a volare nel cielo infinito
The unconditional love that he feels with his partner has made him feel like he's flying on a journey of love toward an infinite sky.
Down each avenue or via, street or strata
The singer expresses the ideal romantic setting, where he can meet his partner with passion and intensity on a beautiful street, avenue or in a magical location.
You can see'em disappearing two by two
The lovers walk away together in twos, lost in the moment and enjoying the subtle romance and beauty around them.
Do they take'em for espresso
The singer wonders if the lovers go on to have a cup of espresso after their romantic walk.
Yeah, I guess so
The singer is guessing that the couple probably would go for a cup of coffee after walking in lovely Rome streets.
On each lover's arm a girl I wish I knew
The singer is enchanted by the romantic couple's walk, and he wishes to be in the shoes of the lover, and holding the girl, enjoying a beautiful sunset and creating happy memories full of love.
Though there's grining and mandolining in sunny Italy
The atmosphere and vibe of sunny Italy are full of happiness and warmth, especially when accompanied by the joyful music of mandolins, along with the smiles of people around them.
The beginning has just begun when the sun goes down
The romantic affair and journey of the couple are just beginning in the evening, when the sun slowly sets, and sets the mood for a romantic and enjoyable night.
So please meet me in the plaza near your casa
The singer is requesting his partner to meet him on a romantic plaza outside the house to end the day with joy, romance, and love.
I am only one and one is much too few
The singer is informing his lover that he feels alone, and being alone is not enough or pleasurable, as he needs her love and company to enjoy life to the fullest.
On an evening in Roma
The song's figurehead is reminiscing the couple he saw in Rome on a beautiful evening.
Don't know what the country's coming to
The singer is expressing confusion and frustration about the country's status quo or political situation, which doesn't concern him at the moment since he's enjoying a romantic evening in Rome.
But in Rome do as the Romans do
The singer is implying that one should embrace the customs, traditions, and values of a culture when visiting a new country, like experiencing the joy and romance of Rome in its fullest sense.
Will you on an evening in Roma
The singer is putting his brakes on the reminiscing mode, and is starting to request his partner to join him for a romantic evening in Rome.
Sott'er celo de Roma
The singer is hoping to have a magical and romantic evening in Rome, under the sky of Rome!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DOMENICO MODUGNO, FRANCO MIGLIACCI, MITCHELL PARISH
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