Lonely Pup
Adam Faith Lyrics


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Soft brown eyes that seem to say
Stay a while, I want to play
Would you, could you, do please stop?
He's a lonely pup in a Christmas shop

Thank you lady, thank you sir
Is there someone else that you'd prefer?
He's not selfish, just a flop
Though he wags his tail in a Christmas shop

Mister Santa, if you would
Send him someone, oh so good
Someone who will take him home
For ev'ryone to see

Christmas time, a Christmas tree
With a happy family
Pity him, he's got no pop
He's a lonely pup in a Christmas shop

Mister Santa, if you would
Send him someone, oh so good
Someone who will take him home
For ev'ryone to see

Christmas time, a Christmas tree
With a happy family




Pity him, he's got no pop
He's a lonely pup in a Christmas shop

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Adam Faith's song Lonely Pup tell the heart-wrenching story of a puppy who is trapped in a Christmas shop and longs for a loving home. The soft brown eyes of the puppy seem to beckon the passerby to play with him and stay a while, prompting a plea for attention. However, despite his friendly disposition, he is constantly overlooked and lonely. The puppy's desire for a home is emphasized in the repeated request to Mister Santa to send him someone who will give him the love and care he longs for, someone to take him home "for ev'ryone to see".


The chorus, "Pity him, he's got no pop", refers to the puppy's lack of a father figure. This further emphasizes the puppy's loneliness and his desire for a family. The song masterfully tugs at the heartstrings, as listeners empathize with the vulnerable pup and hope for his eventual happiness.


Overall, Lonely Pup is a poignant song that captures the loneliness and longing of a puppy for a loving home, in the context of the joy and cheer of the Christmas season.


Line by Line Meaning

Soft brown eyes that seem to say
The puppy has a gentle and inviting look in his eyes that seems to ask people to come and play with him.


Stay a while, I want to play
The puppy is lonely and wants people to spend time with him and play.


Would you, could you, do please stop?
The puppy is begging people to stop and pay attention to him for a moment.


He's a lonely pup in a Christmas shop
The puppy is alone in a store during a festive time of year and is seeking companionship.


Thank you lady, thank you sir
The puppy is polite and thankful when people notice him and pay attention to him.


Is there someone else that you'd prefer?
The puppy is worried that people will choose another dog over him.


He's not selfish, just a flop
The puppy is not being demanding, he just feels like nobody wants to take him home.


Though he wags his tail in a Christmas shop
The puppy is happy to wag his tail, hoping it will catch people's attention and encourage them to take him home.


Mister Santa, if you would
The puppy is calling out to Santa Claus to help him find a home.


Send him someone, oh so good
The puppy is asking Santa to send him the perfect person who will love and care for him.


Someone who will take him home
The puppy is hoping for someone to adopt him and give him a loving home.


For ev'ryone to see
The puppy wants to show off his new family and be happy with them during the holiday season.


Christmas time, a Christmas tree
The puppy wants to experience the joy of Christmas with his new family.


With a happy family
The puppy wants to be a part of a loving, happy family.


Pity him, he's got no pop
The puppy is without a father and is feeling sad and alone.


He's a lonely pup in a Christmas shop
The puppy is still alone in the store and hoping to find a family who will take him home.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ARCHIBALD ALEXANDER

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