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PUFF, THE MAGIC DRAGON Lyrics Artist(Band):Peter, Paul & Mary
And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee, Little Jackie Paper loved that rascal Puff, And brought him strings and sealing wax and other fancy stuff. Oh Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee, Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee. Together they would travel on a boat with billowed sail Jackie kept a lookout perched on Puff's gigantic tail, Noble kings and princes would bow whene'er they came, Pirate ships would lower their flags when Puff roared out his name. Oh! Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee, Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee. A dragon lives forever but not so little boys Painted wings and giants' rings make way for other toys. One grey night it happened, Jackie Paper came no more And Puff that mighty dragon, he ceased his fearless roar. His head was bent in sorrow, green scales fell like rain, Puff no longer went to play along the cherry lane. Without his lifelong friend, Puff could not be brave, So Puff that mighty dragon sadly slipped into his cave. Oh! Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee, Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee. If you find some error in PUFF, THE MAGIC DRAGON Lyrics, would you please submit your corrections to me? Thank You. Thanks to Sergio Machado for submitting the lyrics. Review about PUFF, THE MAGIC DRAGON NOT about drugs | Reviewer: Reviewer | 6/5/10 The friggin writer of the song cleared it up about 100x, and he finds it dispicable how everyone can turn such a simple, mellow song into something about drugs. Shows you how screwed up this world is. It's about the loss of innocence, which has been told to us about a billion times by Peter, Paul and Mary. Jesus people. Double Meaning | Reviewer: Abby | 6/4/10 There are clear references to drugs but that doesn't negate the fact that the song is sad and is also about lost childhood. It can be about both can't it? When finding the alternate meaning in something, one cannot forget the literal meaning as well. Slayer of the Ignorant | Reviewer: Nate, Slayer of the Ignorant | 6/2/10 Okay I've seen a couple people mention the true meaning of this song, which is marijuana but no one really explained it. Now before all you ignorant people jump the gun and say "oh it's not about drugs just cause it says 'puff' in it", trust me theres A LOT more than just that in it and I will explain. First off, as mentioned, 'Puff' self explanatory, about puffing like on joints. "Dragon" is suppose to be "Draggin/dragging". When someone is high the "Drag" movements they make means they are "Draggin/dragging" "Honah Lee" conveniently sounds like "Hawaii" the leading state in Marijuana Sales. "Jackie 'paper'." Funny, the boys last name is what you use to roll Joints. "Painted wings and giants' rings make way for other toys." Quite easily explains how marijuana is a gateway drug and usually leads people on to other and stronger drugs. "green scales fell like rain", This kind of means that puff is green. Guess what else is green??? MARIJUANA. And you know arguing that is stupid because where in any other story do a dragons scales fall off when it's sad??? "cherry lane" used to refer to the red, 'lit' part of a joint or cigarette. The red ember would travel down the cherry lane towards your mouth as you smoked. We really don't use this term anymore, though. But it's an old song. Theres probably more that I'm forgetting. If you read all this and still want to act like its just a pure little song than you are VERY ignorant. open your eyes People. The song you cried to was actually about drugs. I find that hilarious. Kudos to "Peter,Paul, and Mary". If you are responding directly to this, post it here and email me at therealnathanstanley@live.com. I want someone to try and disprove all this. Puff was a kite | Reviewer: Kite believer | 5/27/10 Although not mentioned in reports from the original writer, I was always told that Puff was a kite - makes the lyrics make sense - the theme of lost childhood is still the same. My now teenage sons also heard this story from me, have always found it sad, and refuse to believe the drug references. Innocence Personalized. | Reviewer: Steaksauce | 4/29/10 We all find hidden meanings in things, don't we? When someone "discovers" one - or latches onto one - are they not simply spinning it to the way they perceive it? Whether you think it's about smoking or something other than the way it was originally intended, you find a way to embrace what meaning you have placed it to be. Reading what others have written: Losing the love in your life; your children moving on; getting stoned; abandonment... and yet isn't the song about losing one's innocence? Isn't that what each one places in its meaning? So it rings true, but only if you embrace your own meaning, rather than applying it to everyone. little boy lost | Reviewer: Rick | 4/17/10 I can't say it any better than Rosemary has. You wonder where the years have gone.So soon we are adults. Fond memories we have of our youth, and sometimes a tear shed while we remember. A melody and lyrics that will remind everyone of our own innocence.Nearly a half century later Puff still lives in all of us. Bittersweet tears | Reviewer: rosemary | 4/6/10 Puff sure takes me back...in my mind....in my heart....I cried then....I cry now...in my childhood of course I cried for Puff, and felt SO sad for him when he was left behind. Now, I am Puff...I feel sorrow that my own children...are all grown up....and each of them...one by one, as the years passed us by, put away their toys, just like Jackie Paper...and now bittersweet tears fall upon my cheeks... for all those years I can never have back, with my babies, my little ones. While the days turned into weeks, the weeks months and then years it seemed as if I would have forever with them. Always knowing in the back of my mind I didn't, but too wrapped up in the day to day busyness of life...now, my house is way to quiet,it doesn't really feel like much of a home anymore, oh sure, they come and visit, but now each of them is caught up in their own busyness of their lives, of which I'm happy for them as any mother would be. But just the same, it went by, slipped away, in a heartbeat. And as for those who say the song is about drugs, SHAME ON THEM! poetry | Reviewer: PW | 2/25/10 Teaching poetry is not my favorite thing but we do what we gotta' do. Using lyrics from the 1960's helps get the point across when when teaching symbolism. I have used Puff... a few times and I have a student read it because I start to get choked up. The first time I read it to students, it had been about 3 decades since I had heard the words and couldn't get them out! The kids were very understanding. I also don't believe in the reference to drugs. james | Reviewer: Anonymous | 11/20/09 this is obviously not about getting stoned....its just a nice song that uses the word 'puff'..its a kids song about a magic dragon! theres no refrence to drugs in it at all!!! really, its just an inocent song! and a very sad song at that. Puff, we love you and will never forget you!!! | Reviewer: crybaby | 9/25/09 This song has caused more children to cry than any other...I know, I was one of 'em..I used to wail everytime I heard it. I always felt sad that Puff was abandoned which would make anyone feel sad, especially the verse; "Little Johnie Paper loved that rascal Puff..." What happened to the 'love' that he abandoned Puff? :-( Review By Pages: 1 2 3 Review the song PUFF, THE MAGIC DRAGON The area is only for review, if you want to submit the lyrics or the corrections of the lyrics, please click the link at the end of the lyrics.  Download "Peter, Paul & Mary" Music | |
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