Joel Maun
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Pambien-Dingle :
How does one play Puff the Magic Dragon 🐉?😂
2026-06-22 21:31:31
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Laurloop138🔮🧶🎶 :
The Theory: Listeners speculated that "Puff" was a euphemism for getting high and "Jackie Paper" was a reference to rolling papers. The Reality: Both the lyricist, Leonard Lipton, and the singer, Peter Yarrow, have strongly and repeatedly denied these claims. They explained the drug interpretation as "sloppy research", clarifying that the song was always intended as a nostalgic, innocent look at outgrowing childhood. [1, 2]
2026-06-22 20:19:53
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KJB71 :
I remember singing this in school as a kid. I was born in 1971. When I learned what it was really about, I just busted out laughing at the memories.
2026-06-26 02:35:50
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Dannette Gilbert-Sat :
I didn’t and still have no clue
2026-06-22 19:39:39
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Igetthepoint :
Puff the Magic Dragon lived by the sea and froliced in the Autumn mist in a land called Hanalee...
2026-06-23 01:10:08
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Ladybug_1031 :
In 1959, Lipton was inspired by an Ogden Nash poem titled The Tale of Custard the Dragon. He wrote his original own poem on Leonard Lipton's typewriter. His roommate Peter Yarrow discovered the poem, composed a melody for it, and finalized the lyrics in 1962. Peter, Paul and Mary released the song in January 1963 on their sophomore album, Moving. For decades Lipton has stated that his poem was entirely about the inevitable transition from childhood to adulthood and the loss of youthful innocence.
2026-06-22 23:33:37
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Qwerkykel :
It’s not about drugs. lol. It’s a poem written by a man named Lenny in the 70s, then the poem was made into a song by Peter
2026-06-22 19:50:20
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michaelkay876 :
I love your content but it is about a dragon named Puff. it's about a boy who grew up and left his imaginary dragon alone.
2026-06-22 22:02:09
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Shelley Wascom :
That is really just a rumor/urban myth. both peter yarrow and the lyricist have said the song is about childhood and growing up.
2026-06-23 01:04:39
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Carissa Hurt :
wait, have you not seen the cute cartoon movie puff the magic dragon? that's how I learned the song. it's literally a children's movie.
2026-06-22 21:54:40
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Florida Farm :
its actually a really sad song. there are 3 verses. no its not about gardening.
2026-06-22 23:08:58
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Countrygirl@heart :
Uhmmm.. actually it is not about pot!! do your research before you post things like is!!
2026-06-24 10:00:27
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s.cheeckins :
GenX here. I’m pretty sure we would sing that in music class at elementary school 😂
2026-06-22 21:05:32
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kbrags :
I just tagged you in the real explanation of the song. It’s not about drugs!!
2026-06-23 00:56:08
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Allison Martin :
Ummm… 🙋🏼♀️
2026-06-22 20:26:40
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Robin :
Y’all were playing “Puff the Magic Dragon” and dancing, or playing PUFF 💨 the magic dragon and dancing?😂❤️It sounded like the later😁
2026-06-22 23:57:19
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elizabeth :
Early Gen X here (Gen Jones to be clear), we always knew 😏🤣
2026-06-22 22:27:50
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Bea🩷💛💙 :
my flabbers are gassed because what do you mean
2026-06-24 16:11:33
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QueenB👑🐝 :
I used to have the movie !!
2026-06-22 21:12:39
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Kirizzle :
I’ve been to 36 PPM concerts :) started when I was 3. Rip Peter and mary
2026-06-22 21:24:27
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Megan :
Welp. Just googled it. Never knew that and learned the song from my teacher in 3rd grade. I’m 30 now.
2026-06-22 20:12:03
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Jana :
I didn't know this 😂 Bless it, I swear im not stupid, I.. dont have an excuse. Oops. 🥴🥴
2026-06-22 19:55:55
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Acrobaticdrama07 :
Nope. I will continue to keep this as a sweet childhood memory.
2026-06-23 11:15:11
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Pa'lCora05 :
"Puff the Magic Dragon" is a folk song by Peter, Paul and Mary that tells a nostalgic story about childhood innocence and growing up. Here’s a clear breakdown of its meaning: • The Actual Meaning: Written by Leonard Lipton and set to music by Peter Yarrow, the song uses the dragon Puff and the boy Jackie Paper as symbols for a child’s imaginary friend and the inevitable loss of childhood wonder as one matures. It reflects on how we outgrow the magical worlds of our youth. • The Misinterpretation: Despite persistent rumors, the song has no connection to drug use. Both Lipton and Yarrow have repeatedly denied these claims, calling them "sloppy research." The lyrics are purely about nostalgia and the bittersweet transition to adulthood. This song actually started as a poem by Leonard Lipton, inspired by an Ogden Nash poem. Would you like to hear the story behind how it became the famous song we know today?
2026-06-23 07:43:40
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Dave Wasman :
You are incorrect, Peter yaro dispelled the myth, and it really was about a little boy and a dragon.It was about growing up , so she was right and you were wrong
2026-06-23 05:48:26
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