Puppy Love
Damian McGinty & Celtic Thunder Lyrics
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Oh I guess they'll never know
How a young heart really feels
And why I love her so
And they call it puppy love
Just because we're in are teens
Tell them all, please tell them it isn't fair
I cry each night
My tears for you
My tears are all in vain
I hope and I pray
That maybe someday
You'll be back
In my arms
Once again
Someone help me
Help me please
Is the answer up above
How can I oh how can I tell them
This is not a 'puppy love'
Someone help me, help me, help me please
Is the answer up above
How can I?
Oh how can I tell them
This is not a 'puppy love'
Not a 'puppy love'
The lyrics of Damian McGinty's song "Puppy Love" tell the story of a young and innocent love that is not taken seriously by society. The title of the song - "puppy love" - itself suggests a childish and fleeting romance, but the singer of the song feels deeply for his love interest, and is frustrated by the dismissive attitudes of others. He bemoans that they will never know "how a young heart really feels" and why he loves her so. The chorus repeats the phrase "And they call it puppy love just because we're in our teens," implying that people are treating young love as a joke, rather than acknowledging its emotional gravity.
The second verse continues the theme of frustration and heartbreak. The singer feels that his dreams have been taken away because of how others see his love. He cries for his beloved each night, hoping and praying for a reunion. The bridge of the song is a plea for help, asking if there is an answer up above to how to make others understand that his love is not just a fleeting phase of adolescence, but a true and meaningful connection.
Overall, the lyrics of "Puppy Love" call for people to take young love seriously, to acknowledge that the emotions of teenagers are just as real and deep as those of adults, and to stop belittling the powerful connections formed at a young age.
Line by Line Meaning
And they called it 'puppy love'
People have given this feeling we have the label 'puppy love'
Oh I guess they'll never know
They probably will never truly understand what we feel
How a young heart really feels
Our youthful hearts have such strong emotions that are hard to explain
And why I love her so
I cannot put into words the reasons why I love her
Just because we're in our teens
They think our love is not real because of our age
Tell them all, please tell them it isn't fair
It is unjust to take away the one thing I truly desire
To take away my only dream
Without her, I cannot imagine my future
I cry each night
I am so sad without her that I cry every night
My tears for you
My sadness is all because of my love for you
My tears are all in vain
My crying does not change anything
I hope and I pray
I wish and pray that she will come back to me
That maybe someday
Perhaps one day we will be together again
You'll be back
I want her to return to me
In my arms
I want to hold her close and never let her go
Once again
Just like we were before
Someone help me
I need assistance from anyone who can aid me
Help me please
Please assist me in this difficult situation
Is the answer up above
Is there an answer in the heavens above?
How can I oh how can I tell them
How do I explain to others that my love is real?
This is not a 'puppy love'
This is not just a childish infatuation, it is a true love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Paul Anka
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@AngelsFly98
When you sing this it gives me shivers!!! Your amazing!! I saw your parents in the crowd!!! They look so proud!!!
@emilyjonas295
Wow!!! It's so weird to see this and remember seeing you sing this 4 years ago. Sooo much has changed in such a short time. :) I'm super proud of everything you've accomplished!!
@yoitsrissabel
I love this so much! I can't watch it without my heart racing and smiling so wide it hurts! This is my favorite song ever! I love you Damian!!! :) -333
@dipsyhappy
Love the faces of all the people both on and off stage, they are all saying "aww how cute is he" :)
@ZoeSwett
Its amazing how good he is at such a young age :)
@musicjuly5
I remeber seeing him on TV for the first time like this! Love it! Very talented kid!
@honpas6656
This is just PURE JOY to watch, what a CUTE kid, and he has a beautiful voice for someone only 14. I love his parents too, they are to cute. You see where he gets his good looks they are very attractive people (@ .22 and 1.05). How could anyone not be in a good mood after watching this video?
@rebeccasavona
I keep coming to re-watch this everyday :) It's just so entertaining to watch !
@amberleigh6290
How cute is this? Seriously. And now he's all grown up <3
@XLuCyUpToWnGuRlX
Keep coming back and watching this everyday!! Love it more and more everytime... Damian is soo good! ;) -3 xxx