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"
You Can't Love 'em All
The Rat Pack Lyrics
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Hello doll
Eight?
Date
Hello doll
Hello doll
Ten?
Hello doll
Hello doll
Twelve?
Twelve-fifteen
Bye bye
Hello doll
You can't love 'em all
You can't love 'em all
Love may be wonderful but the chances are small
You can't land each one that passes by
But you can try, you can try, you can try
You can't kiss 'em all
Oh, you can't kiss them all
The ones who have tried have found
That they're not quite that tall
They'll call you an optimistic dope
Oh, you can hope, you can hope, you can hope
They've been able to prove
There are mountains you can move
They've been able to show
There's a way to make rain and snow
But you simply can't love 'em all
No you can't love 'em all
'Cause one day that one gal will catch your eye
And you'll know why, you'll know why, you will know why
'Cause one day that one chick will make you sigh
And you'll know why, yeah, you'll know why
You'll know why you can't love 'em all
Hello doll
The Rat Pack's song You Can't Love 'Em All is a light-hearted take on the challenge of finding love. The song describes a man's encounter with multiple women, each of whom he addresses as "doll" and asks for the time. As each woman provides a different response, the man bids them goodbye and affirms that he "can't love 'em all." The song goes on to suggest that love is wonderful but elusive, and that while one may approach many potential partners, the chances of falling in love with each one are small. Ultimately, the song concludes that the pursuit of love is worthwhile, even if it doesn't always succeed.
The lyrics of You Can't Love 'Em All reflect the playful, humorous style of The Rat Pack, which was a group of entertainers that included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. The song's themes of love and courtship were common in popular music of the time, but The Rat Pack's rendition adds a sense of levity and irony. The repeated use of the term "doll" highlights the superficiality of the man's interactions with these women, while the idea that he can't "land each one that passes by" suggests a degree of self-awareness.
Overall, You Can't Love 'Em All is a catchy and amusing song that reflects the attitudes and culture of mid-century America. While it may not be a deep or introspective exploration of love and relationships, it offers a lighthearted perspective on the challenges of searching for romance.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello doll
Greetings, my darling
Hello doll
Greetings, my love
Eight?
Would you like to go out at eight?
Date
Let's set up a date
Ten?
Would you like to go out at ten?
Amen
Let it be so
Twelve?
Would you like to go out at twelve?
Twelve-fifteen
Let's meet at twelve fifteen
Bye bye
Goodbye my love
You can't love 'em all
Love is great, but you can't have every person you come across
Love may be wonderful but the chances are small
Love is great, but the chances of finding someone who reciprocates your feelings are low
You can't land each one that passes by
Not every person you meet will want to be with you
But you can try, you can try, you can try
Even though the chances may be low, it's worth trying to find love
You can't kiss 'em all
Not every person you meet will want to kiss you
The ones who have tried have found that they're not quite that tall
People who have tried to kiss every person they meet have found that it's not as easy as they thought
They'll call you an optimistic dope
People may see you as naive for trying to love and kiss everyone
Oh, you can hope, you can hope, you can hope
Even though it may seem unlikely, it's okay to have hope
They've been able to prove there are mountains you can move
People have accomplished great feats, proving that anything is possible
They've been able to show there's a way to make rain and snow
People have discovered ways to control the weather, showing that anything can be achieved with enough effort
But you simply can't love 'em all
No matter how hard you try, you can't love every person you meet
No you can't love 'em all
It's an undeniable fact that you can't love every person you come across
'Cause one day that one gal will catch your eye
There will be someone who catches your attention and steals your heart
And you'll know why, you'll know why, you will know why
You'll understand why it didn't work out with anyone else when you find the right person
'Cause one day that one chick will make you sigh
There will be someone who takes your breath away
And you'll know why, yeah, you'll know why
You'll finally understand why none of the others worked out
You'll know why you can't love 'em all
You'll come to the realization that it's impossible to love everyone you meet
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAMMY CAHN, JIMMY VAN HEUSEN
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