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.
Please Please Me
David Cassidy Lyrics
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I know you never even try, girl
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Please, please me, woah yeah, like I please you
You don't need me to show the way, love
Why do I always have to say, love
Come on, come on, come on, come on
I don't want to sound complaining
But you know there's always rain in my heart
I do all the pleasing with you,
It's so hard to reason with you
Woah yeah, why do you make me blue?
Last night I said these words to my girl
I know you never even try, girl
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Please, please me, woah yeah, like I please you
Woah yeah, like I please you
Woah yeah, like I please you
The lyrics of David Cassidy's song "Please Please Me" describe a man who is desperately trying to please his significant other. He speaks about how he always tries to make her happy, but he feels like he's not getting the same effort in return. The first verse sets the scene for the rest of the song, as the man expresses that he knows his partner never tries as hard as he does. The chorus contains the plea "Please please me oh yeah, like I please you," which emphasizes the man's desire for equal effort in the relationship. The following verse expresses the man's frustration with the situation, as he talks about how difficult it is to reason with his partner even when he's always trying to please her. He also questions why she always seems to make him feel blue.
Overall, "Please Please Me" is a song about the give and take in a relationship. It's a raw and honest account of the struggles many people face when trying to earn their partner's love and affection. The song highlights the inherent challenges that come with romantic relationships, where both partners need to put in equal levels of effort for the relationship to work.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night I said these words to my girl,
I expressed my feelings to my girlfriend last night
I know you never even try girl.
I understand that you never make an effort, girl
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon
Please hurry up, hurry up, hurry up.
Please please me oh yeah,
I am requesting that you please me or make me happy.
Like I please you.
Just like the way I make you happy.
You don't need me to show the way, love.
You do not require me to illustrate how things should work, my dear.
Why do I always have to say "love,"
Why do I always have to use the word ‘love’?
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon
Please hurry up, hurry up, hurry up
Please please me oh yeah,
I am requesting that you please me or make me happy.
Like I please you.
Just like the way I make you happy
I don't wanna sound complaining but you know there's always rain in my heart.
I don't want to sound like I'm constantly whining, but there's always something upsetting me.
I do all the pleasing with you, it's so hard to reason with you,
I am always the one trying to please you, and it's difficult for me to have a logical conversation with you.
Oh yeah,
Yes, it's true.
Why do you make me blue?
Why do you make me sad?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Winston Lennon, Paul James McCartney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marilyn H.
Stunning cover - David is the true 5th Beatle. Happy birthday George Harrison💝 Miss both these geniuses
onefoot7
Nope, just rushing through the song, and weak on the ballsy parts, bubble gummy....
Didi Watson
What an extraordinary talent he had. There are no words.... may beautiful David Rest In Peace. This was a fantastic thing you’ve shared with us SumerKis!
Ginny L.
One of my favorite songs! David sings it SUPER! Thanks! David Rocks!
Nanakanisurra
Versatile, multi-talented, the list goes on.
T Consumer
He could sing 'happy birthday ' and make it his...there was nothing he couldn't do. Love you David☮🎶❤
Molly Popp
David did a great job on this
Ginny L.
This song still Rocks! David sounds great, love the music and pictures! Thanks, SumerKis38!
Tina_marie Murphy
David smashed it what a man 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸⭐⭐⭐
Wendy Dunn
Love him singing this Beatles, takes me back to watching him in concert in the 70's , we'd never seen him do anything like this , he was amazing xx RIP my sweet beautiful man xx forever in my heart xx