About the song
There’s something undeniably magnetic about David Cassidy—a voice that captures vulnerability, charm, and quiet longing all at once. Though best known as the poster boy of 1970s teen idol fame, there are moments in his musical catalogue that reach far beyond the screaming crowds and magazine covers. One of those moments is “I Can Feel Your Heartbeat”, a track that pulses with both emotional sincerity and irresistible groove.
Originally released in 1972 on the album Cherish, and also performed on The Partridge Family TV show, “I Can Feel Your Heartbeat” blends pop-rock sensibilities with a soulful intensity that shows just how much Cassidy was capable of, even under the weight of his pop star image. The song is driven by a strong rhythm section and laced with subtle guitar work, but it’s David’s voice—earnest, smooth, and just a touch pleading—that gives the track its real heartbeat.
The lyrics are simple, yet deeply evocative: “I can feel your heartbeat, and you didn’t even say a word…” It’s the sound of someone so connected to another person that words become unnecessary. This kind of emotional telepathy is a recurring theme in love songs, but few deliver it with the same quiet confidence that Cassidy does here. There’s no grandiosity—just the quiet assurance of someone who knows what it means to feel deeply.
What’s particularly striking about “I Can Feel Your Heartbeat” is how timeless it feels. The instrumentation is classic early-’70s pop, but the sentiment could belong to any era. And listening today, one can’t help but feel a kind of bittersweet nostalgia—because while David Cassidy is no longer with us, his music still carries the same spark, the same warmth, and the same emotional resonance.
This song reminds us that even in the peak of youthful fame, Cassidy was reaching for something real. “I Can Feel Your Heartbeat” isn’t just a catchy melody—it’s a quiet, pulsing expression of connection. A love song wrapped in rhythm. A feeling that lingers long after the final chord fades.
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Lyrics
I can feel your heartbeat and you didn’t even say a wordI can feel your heartbeat and you didn’t even say a wordOh, I know, pretty woman that your love can be heardYou can feel my heartbeat, too. I can tell you’re feelin’ meYou can feel my heartbeat, too. I can see you feelin’ meOh, I know, pretty woman that your love can be heard. Ohhhhh…We paint the night, let it shine in the light of our loveThis is the night – yeah, this is the night of our loveI’ll treat you like a woman, love you like a womanLord, I’ll prove it baby, I’m a man of my wordLICKLove, love – cantcha feel your heartbeatLove, love – I can feel your heartbeatLove, love – cantcha feel your heartbeat, love!We paint the night, let it shine in the light of our loveThis is the night – yeah, this is the night of our loveI’ll treat you like a woman, love you like a womanLord, I’ll prove it baby, I’m a man of my wordLICKLove, love – cantcha feel your heartbeatLove, love – I can feel your heartbeatLove, love – cantcha feel my heartbeatLove, love – I can feel your heartbeatLove, love – cantcha feel your heartbeatLove, love – I can feel your heartbeatLove, love – cantcha feel it?Love, love – I can feel it!Love, love – gettin’ stronger!Love, love – Oh, I can feel it!Love, love – I can feel it!Love, love – It’s gettin’ stronger – LOVE!