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.
Fever
David Cassidy Lyrics
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Never know how much I care
When you put your arms around me
I get a fever that's so hard to bear.
You give me fever when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight (you give me fever)
Fever in the mornin'
You give me fever
(You give me fever)
Sun lights up the day time
Moon lights up the night
I light up when you call my name
I know you're gonna treat me right.
You give me fever when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the mornin'
Fever all through the night
Come on, fever.
You give me fever
(You give me fever)
Everybody's got the fever
That is somethin' we all know
Fever isn't such a new thing
Fever started long time ago.
You give me fever
Sun lights up the day time
Moon lights up the night
I light up when you call my name
I know you're gonna treat me right.
You give me fever in the mornin'
Fever all through the night
In "Fever," David Cassidy sings about the intense feelings of love and passion that he experiences when he is with his lover. He expresses that he never knew how much he loved or cared for his partner until they embraced him, and he feels a fever that is hard to bear. The fever that David Cassidy sings about is symbolic of the excitement and intense emotions that come with being in a relationship, which can feel overwhelming but also exhilarating.
As the lyrics continue, Cassidy describes how his love gives him a fever when they kiss and hold each other tight, and he experiences this fever all through the night and into the morning. Cassidy suggests that everyone experiences this fever, as it is a universal feeling that has been around since the beginning of time. The song reinforces the idea that love is a powerful emotion that can make people feel a range of intense feelings, including feverish passions.
Line by Line Meaning
Never know how much I love you
I never truly realized the depth of my affection for you
Never know how much I care
I never understood how much I truly care for you
When you put your arms around me
Whenever you embrace me with your arms
I get a fever that's so hard to bear
I experience an intense warmth and burning sensation that is almost unbearable
You give me fever when you kiss me
Your kiss ignites a burning passion within me
Fever when you hold me tight
Your embrace creates a sensation of intense warmth
Fever in the mornin'
I feel a feverish passion towards you even in the morning
Fever all through the night
This feverish passion lasts throughout the night
You give me fever
Your presence, touch and kiss sets my body alight
Sun lights up the day time
The sun is responsible for the daylight hours
Moon lights up the night
The moon is responsible for providing light at night
I light up when you call my name
I become happy and excited when I hear you calling my name
I know you're gonna treat me right
I am confident that you will treat me with love and respect
Everybody's got the fever
Everyone experiences this feverish passion at some point in their lives
That is somethin' we all know
It is a universal truth that everyone is aware of
Fever isn't such a new thing
This feverish passion is not a recent phenomenon
Fever started long time ago
This feverish passion dates back to a long time ago
Come on, fever
An expression of excitement and passion towards this feeling of feverishness.
Fever in the mornin'
I feel a feverish passion towards you even in the morning
Fever all through the night
This feverish passion lasts throughout the night
Contributed by William V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@melaniepaylor4209
The most beautiful man that walked on this earth , will love him for ever x
@simonacourman5405
David Cassidy gave me a fever every time I saw him!It's not fair!If he dosen't already know how much I odore him,David will never know!I wrote notes To David Cassidy just befor he passed.I don't know if he read them.
@deborahthomas4687
@@simonacourman5405 David got notes and letters from MANY ladies throughout his life.
@macaronesia2
The way he sings this song is ART .. The BEST version I ever heard ... Thanks for this video 👍👋
@thewanderingamerican5412
Well, Peggy Lee and then Cassidy. She owned that song. This version is a little too draggy for me. Would have like to heard more passion and alarm.
@LuvTadnDixie
I love Peggy Lee's version. It's her song. She sings it a bit more jazzy. But this version is slower and sexier. Or perhaps I think it's sexier because a very sexy man is singing it.
@NancyDYork
I can see David singing Fever and his expression & emotions. I wish there was a version showing David singing Fever. This song is sooo sexy. Love his version.
@deborahthomas4687
You should have seen him rehearsing it!!!! WOW, and then recording it, his expressions!!! Talk about HOT!!! Makes me wet just thinking about the memories.....also, if you think this is hot, you need to see the video for "Then I'll Be Someone", now that's sexy!!!
@tina_mariemurphy9410
David Casssidy gives me fever what a fantastic vocals on this track how,🌞💖🌞🌞🌞🌞💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 sexy can he get brilliant man the best.
@sherryputman8101
This man still gives me fever! His voice is so smooth! Who's listening in 2021?