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.
Cherish
David Cassidy Lyrics
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All the feeling that I have hiding here for you inside
You don't know how many times
I wished that I had told you
You don't know how many times
I wished that I could hold you
You don't know how many times
I've wished that I could mold you
Cherish me as much as I cherish you
Perish is the word that more than applies
To the hope in my heart each time I realize
That I am not going to be the one
To share your dreams
That I am not going to be the one
To share your schemes
That I am not going to be the one
To share what seems to be the life
That you could cherish me as much as I do yours.
Oh I'm beginning to think
That man has never found
The words that could make you want me
That have the right amount of letters
Just the right sound
That could make you hear
Make you see
That you're driving me out of my mind
Oh I could say I need you
But then you'd realize that I want you
Just like a thousand other guys
Who say they'd love you
With all the rest of their lives
When all they wanted was to
Touch your face, your hand
And gaze into your eyes
Cherish is the word I use to describe
All the feeling that I have hiding here for you inside
You don't know how many times I wished that I had told you
You don't know how many times I wished that I could hold you
You don't know how many times I wished that I could mold you
Into someone that could cherish me as much as I cherish you
And I do
Cherish you
In his song "Cherish," legendary American artist David Cassidy expresses his profound love for someone he cherishes. He communicates how he longs to tell them how he feels but lacks the courage to do so. He wishes to hold and mold them into someone who would cherish him as much as he cherished them. However, with a heavy heart, he realizes that it may not be possible, and he could only watch as his dreams fade away. Cassidy believes that no man has ever found the right words to express love to the person he desires deeply.
The listener can also perceive how stressed out Cassidy is due to the intensity of his passion for this person. With a constant obsession, he feels as though he is losing his mind, and they are driving him crazy. Despite the suffering, Cassidy cannot help but want them even more with each passing day.
Overall, "Cherish" is a passionate ballad that conveys the innermost desires, emotions and insecurities of someone who has longed to express their love to another person but is too afraid to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
Cherish is the word I use to describe
I have no other word to describe the deep feelings I possess for you
All the feeling that I have hiding here for you inside
My feelings are intense and are hidden within me, known only to myself
You don't know how many times
I have lost count of the number of times
I wished that I had told you
I regret not expressing my true emotions to you
I wished that I could hold you
I longed to hold you in my arms
I've wished that I could mold you
I wanted to shape you into the ideal partner who would love me as much as I love you
Into someone who could
Become the person who has the capacity to
Cherish me as much as I cherish you
Love me with the same level of devotion and adoration that I have for you
Perish is the word that more than applies
The hope in my heart dies every time I realize
To the hope in my heart each time I realize
Each time I understand
That I am not going to be the one
I am not the person
To share your dreams
With whom you will share your aspirations
That I am not going to be the one
I am not the person
To share your schemes
With whom you will share your plans
That I am not going to be the one
I am not the person
To share what seems to be the life
With whom you will share the lifestyle
That you could cherish me as much as I do yours.
That you could love me the way I love you
Oh I'm beginning to think
I am starting to believe
That man has never found
No man has ever discovered
The words that could make you want me
The words that could make you desire me
That have the right amount of letters
With an appropriate number of characters
Just the right sound
And a perfect tone to them
That could make you hear
That could cause you to listen
Make you see
That could make you understand
That you're driving me out of my mind
That you are causing me extreme emotional distress
Oh I could say I need you
I could vocalize that I am dependent on you
But then you'd realize that I want you
But you would then comprehend that I desire you
Just like a thousand other guys
Like numerous other men
Who say they'd love you
Who claim to love you
With all the rest of their lives
For the rest of their lives
When all they wanted was to
When all they actually desired was to
Touch your face, your hand
Physically touch you
And gaze into your eyes
And look deeply into your eyes
And I do
And I truly do
Cherish you
Love and value you deeply
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN KELLY MCKNIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
sauquoit13456
On this day in 1972 {May 21st} "Could It Be Forever"/"Cherish" by David Cassidy peaked at #2 {for 1 week} on the United Kingdom's Singles chart, for the week it was at #2, the #1 record for that week was "Metal Guru" by T. Rex...
"Could It Be Forever"/"Cherish" reached #3 in the Irish Singles chart...
Between 1972 and 1985 the New York City native had twelve records on the U.K. Singles chart, six made the Top 10* with two reaching #1, "How Can I Be Sure" for two weeks in September of 1972 and "Daydreamer"/"The Puppy Song" for three weeks in October of 1973...
Sadly, David Bruce Cassidy passed away at the young age of 67 on November 21st, 2017...
May he R.I.P.
* He just missed having two more Top 10 records when his "Rock Me Baby" {1972} and "I Write the Songs"/"Get It Up for Love" {1975} both peaked at #11 on the U.K. Singles chart...
And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the U.K. Top 10 on May 21st, 1972"
At #3. "Amazing Grace" by The Pipes & Drums and The Military Band Of The Royal Scots
#4. "Come What May (Apres Toi)" by Vicky Leandros
#5. "Rocket Man" by Elton John
#6. "Oh, Babe What Would You Say?" by Hurricane Smith
#7. "A Thing Called Love" by Johnny Cash And The Evangel Temple Choir
#8. "At The Club"/"Saturday Night At The Movies" by The Drifters
#9. "Tumbling Dice" by The Rolling Stones
#10."Leeds United" by Leeds FC
Susan Aitchison
Freakin stunning version! RIP the underrated first crush of my life David!!!!
Alex Holland
Me too 💕
Christine Torrison
I love this album Cherish. he is my idol forever in my heart forever and ever
Anthony Scardaville
I will respectfully say this: David Cassidy's version crushes the original like a grape!
I realized it then almost 50 years ago, & I still believe it now.
Wayne Dunn
Yeah i agree with you
Charli Silver
Found this by accident. A happy accident.
the king
Love this song 💖 one of his best Rip
Steve Tiger
I watched his interview with Piers Morgan. What an honest man who opened up his life with courage and conviction. He spoke of a spiritual experience. His grandparents were Christians and David loved them. Like Elvis he failed to live up to the Bible but I believe they were sincere in accepting Christ. Saved by his grace...see you in Heaven David.
rickw1100
Love The Association's version.......but David Cassidy owns this song. A unique and instantly recognizable voice.
christine holmes
The sweetest song ever 🥰