The Young Rascals aka The Rascals (the group dropped the "Young" from their… Read Full Bio ↴The Young Rascals aka The Rascals (the group dropped the "Young" from their name in early 1968 while continuing their streak of hits) were an American soul and rock group of the 1960s.

Felix Cavaliere (keyboard, vocals), Gene Cornish (guitar), Dino Danelli (drums) and Eddie Brigati (vocals) formed the band in New York City. Three-quarters of the group - Felix, Gene, and Eddie - had previously been members of Joey Dee and the Starliters. Eddie's brother, David Brigati, another former Starliter, arranged the vocal harmonies and sang backgrounds on many of the group's recordings (informally earning the designation as the Fifth Rascal). When Atlantic Records signed them, they discovered that they already had another obscure group named the Rascals on the payroll. They decided to rename the group the Young Rascals.

Their first minor hit was "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore" (1965), followed by the #1 single "Good Lovin'" (1966, originally by the Olympics). Soon the band began to mature as songwriters and released other hit songs written themselves, including the hit "Groovin'" (1967), "It's Wonderful", "How Can I Be Sure" (which got to #1 in the UK when covered by David Cassidy), and "A Beautiful Morning" (1968).

Their best-remembered song was "People Got to Be Free" (1968), a passionate plea for racial tolerance. Unusual for their time, the Rascals refused to tour on segregrated bills. After "People Got to Be Free", the Rascals never regained their former fame or had as large a hit.

In 1970, Eddie Brigati left the group, followed by Cornish in 1971. The last album with them as active members was Search & Nearness, which featured Eddie singing lead on the Cornish-penned You Don't Know and their cover of The Box Tops hit The Letter. The only single release from the album was the spiritually-themed Glory, Glory(#57 in the US), with backing vocals by The Sweet Inspirations. Cavaliere and Danelli released two more albums as The Rascals, Peaceful World and The Island Of Real, using other musicians and singers. They disbanded in 1972.

Cavaliere released several solo albums throughout the 1970s. Brigati, with his brother David, released "Lost in the Wilderness" in 1976. Cornish and Danelli worked together in other groups, including Bulldog and Fotomaker. In 1982, Cavaliere and Danelli joined Steve Van Zandt in Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul.

The (Young) Rascals were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

Since I Fell For You
The Young Rascals Lyrics

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When you just give love
And never get love
You'd better let love depart
I know it's so, and yet I know
I can't get you out of my heart

You made me leave my happy home
You took my love and now you're gone

Since I fell for you

Love brings such misery and pain
I guess I'll never be the same
Since I fell for you

Well, it's too bad
And it's too sad
But I'm in love with you
You love me, then you snub me
But what can I do?
I'm so in love with you

I guess I'll never see the light
I get the blues most every night

Since I fell for you
Since I fell for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Young Rascals' 'Since I Fell For You' are a reflection on the bittersweet nature of love. The song describes the agony of falling for someone who doesn't love you back, the pain of unrequited love, and the struggle to move on. The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song by stating that when you give love but don't receive it, it's best to let love go. However, the singer can't seem to do that because he's fallen so hard for the person in question.

The second stanza delves deeper into the singer's personal experience of falling in love. He left his happy home and gave his love to this person, but they left him. The third stanza describes how love can be a source of misery and pain, leaving the person forever changed. The fourth stanza acknowledges the difficult situation that the singer finds himself in because of his love for the other person. He's trapped in a cycle of longing for someone who doesn't reciprocate his feelings. The final stanza concludes the song with the singer lamenting that he's unlikely to get over his feelings for the person and will feel the pain of unrequited love for a long time.

The song has a slow, bluesy sound that matches the melancholy lyrics. The repeated refrain emphasizes the singer's helplessness in the face of his feelings, and the use of the phrase 'since I fell for you' throughout the song reinforces the idea that he's powerless to change the situation. Overall, 'Since I Fell For You' is a poignant and introspective look at the ups and downs of falling in love.

Line by Line Meaning

When you just give love
When you express your affection selflessly

And never get love
Without receiving any love in return

You'd better let love depart
It's better to let go of that love

I know it's so, and yet I know
I understand and acknowledge this fact

I can't get you out of my heart
I still have strong feelings for you that haven't gone away

You made me leave my happy home
You caused me to leave my contented life

You took my love and now you're gone
You accepted my love, but subsequently left me

Love brings such misery and pain
Love can result in feelings of unhappiness and suffering

I guess I'll never be the same
I doubt I'll recover from this experience

Well, it's too bad
It's regrettable

And it's too sad
It's sorrowful