About the song
When people hear the name David Cassidy, many immediately recall the teenage heartthrob from The Partridge Family, with his feathered hair and catchy pop choruses. But that image, while iconic, only scratches the surface of Cassidy’s artistic range. In 1985, years after the screaming fans and bubblegum fame had faded, he released a track that revealed a deeper, more vulnerable side: “Romance.”
Featured as the title track of his UK comeback album, “Romance” was far more than a nostalgic play—it was a statement of emotional maturity. Gone was the teen idol gloss; in its place stood a man who had lived, lost, and longed. With its elegant production, soft synth layers, and bittersweet chord progressions, the song sits comfortably in the adult contemporary vein, reminiscent of the polished sound of the mid-’80s, yet unmistakably personal in its tone.
Cassidy’s vocal delivery in “Romance” is restrained, even haunting at moments. There’s no need for theatrics—every word feels lived-in, like pages torn from a private journal. He sings not to impress, but to connect. Lyrics such as “Romance—it’s the only thing that keeps me alive” don’t just describe love—they confess dependence on it, revealing a fragility rarely shown by male pop stars of the era.
What makes “Romance” so poignant is its quiet bravery. In a decade dominated by flashy production and commercial formulas, Cassidy chose honesty over trend. The song didn’t top charts worldwide, but it struck a chord with listeners who had grown up with him—those who, like him, had tasted fame, heartbreak, and the ache of trying to begin again.
In the end, “Romance” isn’t just a love song. It’s a reflection of David Cassidy himself—no longer just the idol on a poster, but a man navigating the complexities of life, love, and longing in a world that had already moved on.
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Lyrics
Romance – she danced into my life one night.
Romance – across a crowded room she looked so right.
And suddenly the whole world just stood stillI knew I had to move or I’d blow my chance making sweet
Romance – she had the spark to set my heart on fire.
Romance – I knew she felt me burning with desire.
And as I reached to ask her for her hand
She offered me a look I’ll never forget.For tonight you’re mine
darling
we can take our time.
Turn the lights down low
tonight I feel like letting go
And making sweetRomance – then I stroke your hair
feel your face.
Romance – I feel you start to move with such grace.
I hold you in my arms
you tremble and shakeAnd when I kiss your mouth it thrills me to death.
For tonight you’re mine
darling
we can take our time. . . .Romance – Romance – Romance – Romance -.
Ca me fait vibrer et trambler
la facon donc tu me touches.
I’ll make romance
darling
I will make romance.
I want
want make romance
with you I wanna make romance.