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.
Looking Through The Eyes Of Love
David Cassidy Lyrics
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I can't make a dime
In the eyes of the world being born was my first big mistake
I can't get a break
But in the eyes of my woman I stand
Like a hero, a giant, a man who's as tall as can be
Any fool can see
Lookin' through the eyes of love
Lookin' through the eyes of love when she looks at me-ee.
In the eyes of the crowd I'm a do-nothin' kind of a guy
Who'll just live and die
In the eyes of the crowd I'm another poor Joe on the street
Can't get on my feet
But in the eyes of my woman they're wrong
I'm a king and a lover as strong and as brave as can be
Any fool can see
That she's lookin' through the eyes of love
Lookin' through the eyes of love
Lookin' through the eyes of love when she looks at me-ee.
She's making me believe someday
Someday I'm gonna find a way
To be the man that she can see When she looks at me
Lookin' through the eyes of love
Lookin' through the eyes of love
Lookin' through the eyes of love
Lookin' through the eyes of love.
The lyrics of the song "Looking Through The Eyes Of Love" by David Cassidy reflect the perception of oneself by society and how one's partner can change that perception. The first verse paints a picture of a person who is deemed as a loser by society and cannot seem to make a living or catch a break. However, for his partner, he is like a hero, a giant, and a man who can do anything. The second verse continues in the same vein, with the singer being considered as a do-nothing individual by the crowd, while his partner sees him as a strong, brave king, and lover.
The chorus emphasizes the message the song is trying to convey. The singer's partner is looking at him through the eyes of love, which changes everything. The way someone perceives themselves changes radically when they are looked at with such love and admiration. This song is an affirmation of the power of love and its transformative effects.
Line by Line Meaning
In the eyes of the world I'm a loser just wastin' my time
People view me as a failure who's just wasting time.
I can't make a dime
I'm not able to earn any money.
In the eyes of the world being born was my first big mistake
People think that my very existence was a mistake.
I can't get a break
I can never catch a lucky break.
But in the eyes of my woman I stand
However, my woman sees me differently.
Like a hero, a giant, a man who's as tall as can be
I am a hero in her eyes, a giant of a man who has all the qualities of a great person that one can imagine.
Any fool can see
It's obvious to anyone who bothers to take a closer look.
That she's lookin' through the eyes of love
Her love for me is unconditional and pure.
In the eyes of the crowd I'm a do-nothin' kind of a guy
The public thinks I'm lazy and unproductive.
Who'll just live and die
And that's all I'll ever do in life, according to them.
In the eyes of the crowd I'm another poor Joe on the street
To most people, I'm just another unfortunate person on the street.
Can't get on my feet
I'm incapable of getting myself out of this situation.
But in the eyes of my woman they're wrong
However, my woman's opinion is completely different.
I'm a king and a lover as strong and as brave as can be
To her, I am strong, brave, and have the qualities of a king and lover.
Any fool can see
It's apparent to anyone who sees how she looks at me.
That she's lookin' through the eyes of love
Her perception of me is shaped by love.
She's making me believe someday
Her love gives me hope.
Someday I'm gonna find a way
I'm confident that I'll find a way to succeed, even if it doesn't seem like it right now.
To be the man that she can see when she looks at me
I have the potential to be the man that she sees when she looks at me.
Lookin' through the eyes of love
Her love helps her look past my flaws and see the best in me.
Lookin' through the eyes of love
The love that she has for me has changed her perception of me.
Lookin' through the eyes of love
She has a unique perspective on me.
Lookin' through the eyes of love
Her perception of me is heavily influenced by her love for me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRY MANN, CYNTHIA WEIL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gabi
In the eyes of the world I'm a loser just wastin' my time
I can't make a dime
In the eyes of the world being born was my first big mistake
I can't get a break
But in the eyes of my woman I stand
Like a hero, a giant, a man who's as tall as can be
Any fool can see
That she's lookin' through the eyes of love (lookin' through the eyes of love)
Lookin' through the eyes of love (lookin' through the eyes of love)
Lookin' through the eyes of love when she looks at me-ee.
In the eyes of the crowd I'm a do-nothin' kind of a guy
Who'll just live and die
In the eyes of the crowd I'm another poor Joe on the street
Can't get on my feet
But in the eyes of my woman they're wrong
I'm a king and a lover as strong and as brave as can be
Any fool can see
That she's lookin' through the eyes of love (lookin' through the eyes of love)
Lookin' through the eyes of love (lookin' through the eyes of love)
Lookin' through the eyes of love when she looks at me-ee.
She's making me believe someday
Someday I'm gonna find a way
To be the man that she can see
When she looks at me (lookin' through the eyes of love)
Lookin' through the eyes of love (lookin' through the eyes of love)
Lookin' through the eyes of love (lookin' through the eyes of love)
Lookin' through the eyes of love (lookin' through the eyes of love)
Lookin' through the eyes of love.
Gary Chandler
David Cassidy never got the respect as a musician he deserved. Incredible voice and a large body of great work that never gained acceptance except with his fans. He is missed!
j.denino57
He sings this song (originally sung by Gene Pitney) beautifully. I love it.
Steve Gold
Not just by the ladies. Guys thought he was great too !
Irma Rocha
He was respected by many of his peers!
Gary
"except with his fans"................that was an awful lot of people😊😘
Ronnie Sapp
It’s not the respect. He had the look , He was an epic talent from stage , tv , concerts. He was a gift and an idol His talent was respected throughout the industry. David had his demons he just couldn’t win. He was a true gift. RIP
Bridget D
His velvet voice, guitar and piano skills are only matched by his incredibly beautiful face in his prime! David Cassidy you will never forget. RIP
Maria S
His beautiful unique voice makes the song live! David Cassidy will be unforgettable. Thank you for the music. RIP.
Karen Power
Beautiful voice no other will ever have a voice like David’s.❤️❤️
Mark Davis
Hi Karen