‘Puff the Magic Dragon’ – Peter, Paul and Mary
When Peter, Paul and Mary’s released the 1963 hit “Puff the Magic Dragon”, fans were quick to conclude that it couldn’t be simply about a magic dragon, it must be about something deeper, like hallucinogenic drugs. Right? Well actually this wasn’t quite true. In fact the lyrics were inspired by a poem by Peter Yarrow, who was a friend of the band. The song was actually about a young child who did have an imaginary friend, Puff the Dragon, but then got too old to have an imaginary friend. Well who would have thought that some songs have no hidden meanings?!
Puff The Magic Dragon Peter Paul And Mary
‘Perfect Day’ – Lou Reed
The legendary ballad ‘Perfect Day’ by Lou Reed, quickly became an international hit, and it’s inspiring, upbeat melody, lyrics and chorus became the perfect anthem for appreciating the perfect day with your loved one. The song became an advertising dream, and was placed in several upbeat commercials over the years, from Sony’s Playstation 4 to AT&T’s cellular service. However, we don’t know how to break it to these commercial executives, but the track was less about the power of love and more about the feeling of being high after using narcotics.
Perfect Day Lou Reed
