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"
Where or When
The Rat Pack Lyrics
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We looked at each other in the same way then
But I can't remember where or when
The clothes you're wearing are the clothes you wore
The smile you are smiling you were smiling then
But I can't remember where or when
Seem to be happening again
And so it seems that we have met before
And laughed before, and loved before
But who knows where or when?
Some things that happened for the first time
Seem to be happening again
(I can't remember, my darling, I can't remember when)
And so it seems that we have met before
And laughed before, and loved before
But who knows where or when?
The lyrics to The Rat Pack's song "Where or When" speak to the idea of dΓ©jΓ vu or the sensation of feeling like you have been in a particular moment or situation before. The singer describes a conversation and interaction with someone but cannot recall where or when they had met previously. The person is wearing the same clothes they had on during their prior encounter and bears the same smile as before. This theme of repeating experiences is reinforced through the repetition of the line "some things that happened for the first time seem to be happening again."
The repetition of the first verse in the second half of the song serves to drive home the sense of familiarity and the impression that they have bared witness to these events before. At the same time, the song leaves open the possibility that this isn't a reoccurring experience, but rather the just feeling of having been here before. The final lines express this uncertainty and the ambiguity of human connection; they could have laughed and loved before but in the end, the question remains as to where or when all of this occurred.
In short, "Where or When" deals with the inexplicable feeling of having experienced something before, creating a sense of uncertainty and mystery.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems we stood and talked like this before
It feels like we have had the same conversation before
We looked at each other in the same way then
We had the same expressions on our faces during our last encounter
But I can't remember where or when
I cannot recollect the exact place or time when we met previously
The clothes you're wearing are the clothes you wore
You are dressed in the same outfit as last time
The smile you are smiling you were smiling then
You have the exact same smile as our previous meeting
But I can't remember where or when
Unfortunately, I cannot recall the specifics of our previous encounter
Some things that happened for the first time
Certain experiences that were once unique are now repeated
Seem to be happening again
Appear to be reoccurring in our lives
And so it seems that we have met before
It is likely that we had an earlier interaction
And laughed before, and loved before
In our previous meeting, there were joyful moments and perhaps even romantic feelings
But who knows where or when?
Unfortunately, we cannot determine the exact time and place of our past encounter
Some things that happened for the first time
Certain experiences that were initially new are now recurring
Seem to be happening again
Appear to be repeated once more
(I can't remember, my darling, I can't remember when)
I am unable to recall, my love, the exact time of our previous meeting
And so it seems that we have met before
It is probable that our paths have crossed previously
And laughed before, and loved before
There were undoubtedly moments of joy and possibly even romantic love in our prior interaction
But who knows where or when?
Unfortunately, we are still unsure about the exact time and place of our previous meeting
Lyrics Β© Kanjian Music, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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You canβt fake real friendship. They loved each other. True class π₯°
@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987
So true friend
@vasilii6417
Yep. Beautiful!
@stuntmanstu1
I didnβt know Johnny Carson could sing. Lol
@mariethompson4237
Pure love.
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@TheSheer96
There was more talent in these 6 minutes than in the last 30 years on radio...
@mikkelbreiler8916
Sad but true.
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And any other medium.
@trishlangford5773
So, so right. πππππ