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"
Oh Lonesome Me
The Rat Pack Lyrics
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I'm just a fool for staying home and having none
I can't get over how she set me free
Oh lonesome me
A bad mistake I'm making bout just hanging round
I know that I should have some fun an paint the town
A love sick fool that's blind and just can't see
I'll bet she's not like me
She's out an fancy free
Flirting with the boys with all her charms
But I still love her so
And brother don't you know
I'd welcome her right back here in my arms
Well there must be some way
I can lose these lonesome blue
Forget about the past and find somebody new
I've thought of everything from A to Z
Oh lonesome me
(guitar solo) (ba-de-op-bop-bop)
(ba-de-op-bop-bop)
(Oh lonesome me)
Well I bet she's not like me
She's out and fancy free
Flirting with the boys with all her charms
But I still love her so
And brother don't you know
I'd welcome her right back into my arms
Well there must be some way
I can lose these lonesome blues
Forget about the past and find somebody new
I've thought of everything from A to Z
Oh lonesome me
Oh lonesome me...
The Rat Pack's song "Oh Lonesome Me" is a reflection of heartbreak and longing for someone who is no longer present. The track starts with the singer expressing his loneliness and feeling of exclusion from the world, "Everybody's going out and having fun, I'm just a fool for staying home and having none." He reminisces about the past love, acknowledging that he still yearns for her, "But I still love her so, And brother don't you know, I'd welcome her right back here in my arms." He then contemplates moving on from his heartache, vowing to forget about the past and find someone new, "Well there must be some way I can lose these lonesome blues, Forget about the past and find somebody new, I've thought of everything from A to Z, Oh lonesome me."
The lyrics portray a man who is stuck in a cycle of heartbreak. He is aware of his feelings and the most likely outcome, but is unable to cut ties with his past. The song is a reflection of the chaos, tumult and loneliness of the 1950s, a time when many people were dealing with heartbreak and loneliness. The emotional and social isolation expressed in the song can be related to anyone who has ever experienced a similar kind of pain, and it's that all-encompassing scope which makes it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's going out and having fun
Everyone around me is enjoying themselves by socializing and engaging in activities.
I'm just a fool for staying home and having none
I feel foolish for choosing to stay at home instead of going out and having fun like everyone else.
I can't get over how she set me free
I am still struggling to come to terms with how my former lover ended our relationship, leaving me feeling alone and abandoned.
A bad mistake I'm making bout just hanging round
I realize that it's not healthy for me to keep isolating myself from others and that I'm making a mistake by doing so.
I know that I should have some fun an paint the town
I am aware that I should be out enjoying myself and socializing with others rather than isolating myself at home.
A love sick fool that's blind and just can't see
I am so deeply in love with my ex that I am unable to see that staying isolated and alone is not the best way to move on from our relationship.
I'll bet she's not like me
I imagine that my ex has moved on from our relationship and is no longer feeling the loneliness that I am experiencing.
She's out an fancy free
I think that my ex is enjoying being single and free to do as she pleases.
Flirting with the boys with all her charms
I believe that my ex is using her attractive personality to get attention and validation from other men.
But I still love her so
Despite my negative thoughts about my ex, I am still deeply in love with her and unable to move on from our past relationship.
And brother don't you know
I want to express that my relationship is so important to me that I need to be understood and supported by my friends.
I'd welcome her right back here in my arms
I am willing to forgive my ex and welcome her back into my life and my heart.
Well there must be some way
I am searching for a solution to my loneliness and heartache.
I can lose these lonesome blues
I hope to find a way to overcome my loneliness so that I can move on from my past relationship and find happiness.
Forget about the past and find somebody new
I need to let go of my past relationship and embrace new opportunities for love and companionship.
I've thought of everything from A to Z
I have tried to consider all possible solutions to my loneliness, but have not yet found the right one.
Oh lonesome me
I continue to feel lonely and disconnected from others, but I am hopeful that I will find a way to overcome my pain and find love again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Don Gibson
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