Discover the story of the song > Leaving on a Jet Plane – Peter, Paul and Mary

The protagonist is leaving on a plane and they feel sad about it. They sing to their partner, asking them to kiss them, smile for them, and hold them tightly before they leave. They also assure their partner that despite their past mistakes, they always think about them and sing for them. The protagonist dreams of a time when they won't have to leave and hopes their partner will wait for them.