Mr Success
The Rat Pack Lyrics


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When I walk through a jam, no one knows who I am,
Put your head on my chest, and I am Mr. Success.
Never closed me a deal, all at once I'm a wheel,
Just your head on my chest, and I'm Mr. Success.

Why I once knew a worrying man, he was a hurrying man,
With never a second to play,
He had appointments to keep, people to meet,
And it took her the hour to make him a day,

Not for me, not what I want to be,
Just your head on my chest, and I'm Mr. Success.

Why, I once knew a worrying man, he was a hurrying man,
With never a second to play,
He had appointments to keep, lots of people to meet,
And it took her the hour to make him a day,

Not for me, not what I want to be,
Put my love to the test, that's when I'm at my best,
'Cause with you, pretty baby, standing by my side,




I couldn't be a failure even if I tried,
Cause you make me Mr. Success.

Overall Meaning

The Rat Pack's song Mr Success is essentially a love song that defines success not by money, power or status, but rather by the presence of a partner. The song is a declaration that when the singer's love is present and they rest their head on their chest, they transform into Mr. Success. The idea being presented is that success is not just about one's personal achievements, but it's a relative term that requires the presence of someone else to make it real.


The song goes on to explain that the singer once knew a man who was constantly running, always in a hurry, and never had time to stop and enjoy life. The singer is saying that he doesn't want that kind of life, that he doesn't want to be defined by his work or the things he has to do. He's content just being with his loved one, and with their love, he transcends the trappings of the world and becomes a success.


The song revolves around the idea of love and the power of relationships, defining success beyond financial or social status. The idea that success can be redefined through nourishing an important relationship is a potent message, one that goes beyond the cliche of love conquering all.


Line by Line Meaning

When I walk through a jam, no one knows who I am,
I can blend in and go unnoticed in a crowded place.


Put your head on my chest, and I am Mr. Success.
Being with the right person can make me feel like I have everything I need to succeed.


Never closed me a deal, all at once I'm a wheel,
Even though I have never successfully made a business deal, when I do, I know I will soar to the top.


Just your head on my chest, and I'm Mr. Success.
Being in love can make me feel like I have everything under control.


Why I once knew a worrying man, he was a hurrying man,
I used to know someone who was always in a rush and full of anxiety.


With never a second to play,
He was always busy and didn't have any free time.


He had appointments to keep, people to meet,
His schedule was always full of meetings and social events to attend.


And it took her the hour to make him a day,
He was so focused on his work that even a small break felt like a significant amount of time.


Not for me, not what I want to be,
I don't want to be so consumed by work that I don't have time for myself or my loved ones.


Put my love to the test, that's when I'm at my best,
I perform my best when I am motivated by love rather than fear or stress.


'Cause with you, pretty baby, standing by my side,
Having my partner with me gives me the confidence I need to succeed.


I couldn't be a failure even if I tried,
With the support of my loved one, I know that I will always come out on top, no matter how difficult the situation is.


Cause you make me Mr. Success.
The love and support of my partner makes me feel like a success in all facets of my life.




Lyrics Ā© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWIN GREINES, FRANK SINATRA, HENRY W. SANICOLA

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@GrungeHQ

What were your thoughts on The Rat Pack?

@NellieKAdaba

Love them.

@magicvampirelver1321

They some real ones..Pure LegendsšŸ”„šŸ’Ž

@erichhitchcock3368

At 6:35, asked...or aksed? Edit...or etid?

@TheCarlosgrau

Loved this! Just a minor quibble: the background music was too loud, and of the wrong era...
Great job on the writing!

@sahshamariemason6710

Love themā€¦. But even they were to a point not what we saw on the stage.

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@kevinbergin9971

That is great that Dean Martin stood up for Sammy by not attending the Kennedy Inaugural. Seemed he also snubbed Lawford too.

@mrjw6701

Sinatra is the one who snubbed Lawford and ostracised him from the group.

@kevinbergin9971

@@mrjw6701 Dean never had Lawford on his show; yet Sinatra, Davis and Bishop were all there multiple times.

@joeymorvant161

It is great that Dean showed support for Sammy.

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