Puppy Love
Dolly Parton and Friends Lyrics

Puppy love, puppy love
Affection or infatuation in a romantic relationship that is considered naive, innocent and juvenile.

They all call it puppy love
This kind of love is commonly known as puppy love, and is often considered to be immature and fleeting.

I'm old enough now to kiss and hug
The singer thinks that they are now at an age where they are ready to engage in physical displays of affection with a partner.

And I like it, it's puppy love
Despite the common perception that puppy love is trivial or unimportant, the artist enjoys the feeling of being infatuated with someone.

Pullin' my pig tails makes me mad
When the person the artist is interested in teases or annoys them, the artist feels angry or frustrated.

When you kiss me, makes me glad
However, when the same person shows affection through physical contact like kissing, the singer feels happy and content.

You turn to leave and make me sad
When the object of the singer's affection leaves or is not around, the singer feels unhappy or disappointed.

Still you're the sweetest sweetheart I've ever had
Despite the ups and downs in the relationship, the artist still feels that the person they are infatuated with is the most kind and loving person they have ever been with.

Sometimes you won't even carry my books
However, the person the artist is interested in can also be hurtful or neglectful at times, like when they refuse to perform small acts of kindness like carrying the artist's books.

The next time you'll see me you'll rag on my looks
In fact, this person can also be critical or verbally abusive, like making fun of the artist's appearance when they see each other again.

You're meaner to me than a mean ole crook
The person the singer is infatuated with can be cruel and harsh, even more so than someone who is known for their bad behavior.

And I must confess I'm really hooked
Despite all of these negative qualities, the artist admits that they still feel strongly attracted and devoted to this person.