Puff, the Magic Dragon
Puff, the Magic Dragon

Peter, Paul and Mary - Puff, the Magic Dragon Lyrics

In a world where imagination reigns supreme, a dragon named Puff and his human companion, Jackie Paper, embark on fantastical adventures. This enchanting melody by Peter, Paul and Mary is a poignant metaphor for the transient nature of childhood innocence and… Read more

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Puff, the Magic Dragon Lyrics

Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea
And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honalee
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 Honalee
Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea
And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honalee

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 Honalee
Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea
And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honalee

A dragon lives forever but not so little boys
Painted wings and giant's rings make way for other toys
One gray 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 Honalee
Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea
And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honalee

Writer(s): Leonard Lipton, Peter Yarrow
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Walt Disney Music Company, Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of Puff, the Magic Dragon?

In a world where imagination reigns supreme, a dragon named Puff and his human companion, Jackie Paper, embark on fantastical adventures. This enchanting melody by Peter, Paul and Mary is a poignant metaphor for the transient nature of childhood innocence and the inevitable passage into adulthood. The song delicately illustrates how as children mature, they often leave behind their imaginative worlds, symbolized by Jackie's absence and Puff's subsequent retreat. However, it also subtly encourages listeners to keep the magic of childhood alive within them. Despite its melancholic undertone, this timeless folk classic serves as a beautiful reminder that even though we grow up, we should never let go of our capacity to dream and imagine.

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