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.
Cry
David Cassidy Lyrics
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We can finally see each other?
Will there come a time we can find the time
To reach out for one another?
We've been travelin' in circles such a long, long time
Tryin' to say hello, hello!
And we can just let it ride, but you're someone that I'd
[Chorus:]
I'll meet you halfway, that's better than no way
There must be some way to get it together
And if there's some way, I know that some day
We just might work it out forever
Will there come a day (Will there come a day)
You and I can say (You and I can say)
We can finally see each other?
Will there come a time (Will there come a time)
We can find the time (We can find the time)
To reach out for one another?
I'll meet you halfway, that's better than no way
I'll meet you halfway, that's better than no way
[Repeat and fade]
The lyrics to David Cassidy's song "Cry" explore the idea of two people who have been distant for a long time, and the hope that they can reconnect in the future. The song speaks about the desire for both parties to finally see each other, to find the time to reach out to one another, and to get to know each other better. The repetition of the phrases "will there come a day" and "will there come a time" highlights the uncertainty and hesitation in both individuals, as they question whether or not they will ever be able to come together.
The chorus, which emphasizes the singer's willingness to meet the other person halfway, serves as the crux of the song's message. The repetition of the phrase "I'll meet you halfway, that's better than no way" emphasizes the importance of any effort towards reconciliation, even if it is not a complete solution. The use of the phrase "some way" also implies that there is no clear or guaranteed path towards resolving their differences, but that any effort towards communication is better than none at all.
Line by Line Meaning
Will there come a day you and I can say
Is there a possibility of a day when both of us can acknowledge each other?
We can finally see each other?
Can we have a chance to meet face-to-face at some point in time?
Will there come a time we can find the time
Is there any scope to spare free time to connect with each other?
To reach out for one another?
Can we make an effort to come closer to each other?
We've been travelin' in circles such a long, long time
For an extended period, we have been going round and round without making any headway.
Tryin' to say hello, hello!
Attempt to greet and communicate has been made multiple times.
And we can just let it ride, but you're someone that I'd
We can leave it at that, but I feel like getting to know you better.
Like to get to know
I have a desire to learn more about you.
I'll meet you halfway, that's better than no way
Compromising and standing in the middle between us is better than no effort being taken.
There must be some way to get it together
There should be a strategy to work towards becoming united.
And if there's some way, I know that some day
If a plan exists, I'm confident that one day we can make it possible.
We just might work it out forever
We could probably come up with a solution that will last for eternity.
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANGIE APARO
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