David is the only son of Jack Cassidy, a Broadway actor of note from the 1950s and 1960s, and his first wife Evelyn Ward. He is the older half-brother of Jack and his second wife Shirley Jones' sons Shaun, Patrick and Ryan.
Cassidy is perhaps best known for his role as Shirley Jones' eldest son, Keith Partridge, on the popular 1970s musical/situation comedy, The Partridge Family. The show as on the air from 1970 to 1974.
He subsequently went on to a successful pop career in the mid to late 70s.
A Fool In Love
David Cassidy Lyrics
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Know the right things to do
But I ain't got no education
When it comes to lovin' you
So as in you, I guess i'm just a fool
'Cause I'm a fool in love, Baby
Just a fool in love, you know babe, a fool in love
Just a fool in love
You for inspiration
Kinda get over confident
But I can't understand why
I Can't have your love, It's heaven sent
I never learned at school
Guess I'm just a fool
'Cause I'm a fool in love, baby
Just a fool in love
I'm a fool in love for you
I'm a fool in love
This heart of mine's been lyin' here
Been empty now, for just so long
And if you gave me half a chance
Never do you wrong
Babe I won't let you down
No, I won't let you down
Because I'm a fool in love, Baby
Just a fool in love
I'm a fool in love, Baby
(repeat)
In David Cassidy's song A Fool In Love, the lyrics express his vulnerability and lack of knowledge when it comes to love, despite having a reputation for knowing the right things to do. He acknowledges that he has no education when it comes to love and he feels like a fool in love. The song talks about his inspiration being the person he is in love with, but he gets overconfident and cannot understand why he can't have their love, which is heaven sent. He acknowledges that he never learned about love at school and that he is just a fool because he can't control his feelings for this person.
The song is a lament to the uncertainties and challenges that come with falling in love. It explores the struggle of balancing rationality with emotion in a relationship. Cassidy's vocals complement the lyrics beautifully, conveying the deep emotions he feels. The repetition of the line "I'm a fool in love" reinforces the theme that sometimes, despite our best efforts, love can make us feel foolish.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a reputation
I am known for my actions and behavior
Know the right things to do
I am aware of what's good and bad
But I ain't got no education
I lack knowledge and intelligence
When it comes to lovin' you
I am inexperienced in love with you.
So as in you, I guess I'm just a fool
I am foolish when it comes to love with you.
'Cause I'm a fool in love, Baby
I am foolish in my love for you, Baby.
Just a fool in love, you know babe, a fool in love
I am completely foolish in love with you, Babe.
You for inspiration
You inspire me
Kinda get over confident
I tend to become too confident
But I can't understand why
I am unable to comprehend
I can't have your love, It's heaven sent
I cannot have your love as it is a divine gift
I never learned at school
I never learned these things in school
Guess I'm just a fool
I am a fool, I guess
'Cause I'm a fool in love, baby
I am foolish in love with you, Baby.
This heart of mine's been lyin' here
My heart has been idle and unoccupied
Been empty now, for just so long
It has been vacant for a long time now
And if you gave me half a chance
If you give me a chance
Never do you wrong
I would never do anything wrong by you
Babe I won't let you down
I will not disappoint you
No, I won't let you down
No, I am determined not to let you down
Because I'm a fool in love, Baby
Because I am foolish in love with you, Baby.
Just a fool in love
Simply a fool in love
I'm a fool in love for you
I am foolishly in love with you
I'm a fool in love
I am foolish in love
Contributed by Nathan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jrlaven48
Great Song. Recorded when DC was a true Artist. Wish he would do more like this. Seems his concerts he does now he just walks through it with no prep ahead of time. If he had a good producer and took it serious he could still do great work.