Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an Amer… Read Full Bio ↴Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter and producer. Her music is noted for its cinematic quality and exploration of tragic romance, glamour, and melancholia, with frequent references to contemporary pop culture and 1950s–1960s Americana.

Raised in upstate New York, Del Rey moved to New York City in 2005 to pursue a music career. After numerous projects, including her self-titled debut studio album, Del Rey's breakthrough came in 2011 with the viral success of her single "Video Games"; she subsequently signed a recording contract with Polydor and Interscope. She achieved critical and commercial success with her second album, Born to Die (2012), which contained the sleeper hit "Summertime Sadness". Del Rey's third album, Ultraviolence (2014), featured greater use of guitar-driven instrumentation and debuted atop the U.S. Billboard 200. Her fourth and fifth albums, Honeymoon (2015) and Lust for Life (2017), saw a return to the stylistic traditions of her earlier releases, while her critically acclaimed sixth album, Norman Fucking Rockwell! (2019), explored soft rock. Her next studio albums, Chemtrails Over the Country Club and Blue Banisters, followed in 2021. Her ninth studio album, “Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd” was released on all platforms March 24th 2023. It includes singles like the title track - "Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd", "A&W", and "The Grants".

Del Rey has collaborated on soundtracks for visual media; in 2013, she wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed musical short Tropico and released "Young and Beautiful" for the romantic drama The Great Gatsby. In 2014, she recorded "Once Upon a Dream" for the dark fantasy adventure film Maleficent and the self-titled theme song for the biopic Big Eyes. Del Rey collaborated with Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus on "Don't Call Me Angel" for the action comedy Charlie's Angels (2019), which peaked at number 13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, Del Rey published the poetry and photography collection Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass (2020).

She is the recipient of various accolades, including two Brit Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, and a Satellite Award, in addition to nominations for six Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Variety honored her at their Hitmakers Awards for being "one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 21st century".

Puppy Love
Lana Del Rey Lyrics

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It's not puppy love
Puppy, puppy, puppy love
It's not puppy love
Puppy, puppy, puppy love

You make me wanna be like one of those girls
From the 1950's wearing those big pearls
I'll cook you breakfast

Coffee on your desk, yes
I might burn your toast
But baby, I'm still the bestest

It's not puppy love
Puppy, puppy, puppy love
It's not puppy love
Puppy, puppy, puppy love

You make me wanna be like one of those girls
On the colored TV, it was a new world
The Dick Van Dyke Show
We're Cher and Bono
The way I sing 'I Got You Babe'
Makes you say "oh no"
Cause you're the class president
Without Jackie O
And I'm singing 'Happy Birthday'
Like Marilyn Monroe

One, this is not a school girl crush, no
Two, this is not puppy love, uh-uh
It's the real thing
When you told me you loved me
Promise I'll never see Arthur or Bobby, baby

One, this is not a school girl thing, no
Two, what about the diamond ring? Uh-uh
Everyone knows I'm like Jessica Rabbit
I'm your leading lady, I gotta have it, baby

It's not puppy love
Puppy, puppy, puppy love
It's not puppy love
Puppy, puppy, puppy love

You make me wanna be like one of those girls
Calendar pin-up queen in platinum curls
I'll do my summer pose
Golden sand between my toes
You can pack my favorite snack
A Veuve Clicquot and Ho Ho's
You're everybody's hero and you're hitting it home
While I'm singing for the soldiers
Like Marilyn Monroe

One, this is not a school girl crush, no
Two, this is not puppy love, uh-uh
It's the real thing
When you told me you loved me
Promise I'll never see Arthur or Bobby, baby

One, this is not a school girl thing, no
Two, what about the diamond ring? Uh-uh
Everyone knows I'm like Jessica Rabbit
I'm your leading lady, I gotta have it, baby
Baby, baby

And if I call you on the telephone
I might overdose
Cause I'm strong but I'm lonely
Like Marilyn Monroe

This is not a school girl crush
This is not puppy love
It's the real thing
When you told me you loved me
What ever happened to hold me and trust me, baby?

One, this is not a school girl crush, no
Two, this is not puppy love, uh-uh
It's the real thing
When you told me you loved me
Promise I'll never see Arthur or Bobby, baby

One, this is not a school girl thing, no
Two, what about the diamond ring? Uh-uh
Everyone knows I'm like Jessica Rabbit
I'm your leading lady, I gotta have it, baby

It's not puppy love
Puppy, puppy, puppy love
It's not puppy love
Puppy, puppy, puppy love

It's not puppy love
Puppy, puppy, puppy love

It's not puppy love
Puppy, puppy, puppy love

Overall Meaning

In "Puppy Love," Lana Del Rey sings about a deep love for her partner that is often mistaken for just a fleeting schoolgirl crush. She references iconic pop culture figures and moments from the 1950s and '60s, suggesting a nostalgia for an era in which romance and female submission were more socially accepted. The lyrics describe Del Rey's desire to be the perfect woman for her partner, to cook him breakfast and pack his favorite snacks. She also acknowledges her own strength and independence, but admits to feelings of loneliness, comparing herself to the tragic figure of Marilyn Monroe. Overall, "Puppy Love" seems to explore the complex emotions and societal expectations that come with romantic love.

Line by Line Meaning

It's not puppy love
This is not a frivolous or immature crush

Puppy, puppy, puppy love
Repeating the phrase to emphasize that it's not an innocent, juvenile love

You make me wanna be like one of those girls From the 1950's wearing those big pearls I'll cook you breakfast Coffee on your desk, yes I might burn your toast But baby, I'm still the bestest
You inspire me to emulate the women of the past with their domesticity and commitment. I'll take care of you and try my best, even if I'm not perfect.

You make me wanna be like one of those girls On the colored TV, it was a new world The Dick Van Dyke Show We're Cher and Bono The way I sing 'I Got You Babe' Makes you say "oh no" Cause you're the class president Without Jackie O And I'm singing 'Happy Birthday' Like Marilyn Monroe
You make me feel like I'm in a classic sitcom, and I like being your sidekick. I may not be as polished as you are, but I'm still charming in my own way.

One, this is not a school girl crush, no Two, this is not puppy love, uh-uh It's the real thing When you told me you loved me Promise I'll never see Arthur or Bobby, baby
I want to emphasize that what we have is genuine and serious. I promise to be faithful to you.

One, this is not a school girl thing, no Two, what about the diamond ring? Uh-uh Everyone knows I'm like Jessica Rabbit I'm your leading lady, I gotta have it, baby
I want to be your glamorous and irresistible partner, not some childish girl. I want you to give me your all, and I'll do the same for you.

You make me wanna be like one of those girls Calendar pin-up queen in platinum curls I'll do my summer pose Golden sand between my toes You can pack my favorite snack A Veuve Clicquot and Ho Ho's You're everybody's hero and you're hitting it home While I'm singing for the soldiers Like Marilyn Monroe
You inspire me to be a sexy and confident woman. I'll indulge in pleasures and make you happy. You're successful and admired, while I use my talent for a good cause.

And if I call you on the telephone I might overdose Cause I'm strong but I'm lonely Like Marilyn Monroe
Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by my emotions and fame, and I need you to support me. I admire Marilyn Monroe, but I understand her struggles.

This is not a school girl crush This is not puppy love It's the real thing When you told me you loved me What ever happened to hold me and trust me, baby?
I want to reiterate that this is a genuine and adult relationship. I miss the intimacy and security we used to have.

It's not puppy love Puppy, puppy, puppy love It's not puppy love Puppy, puppy, puppy love
Repeating the refrain to affirm that it's not a childish infatuation.

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