Day Tripper
Yellow Magic Orchestra Lyrics
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For taking the easy way out
Got a good reason
For taking the easy way out now
She was a day tripper
One way ticket, yeah
It took me so long to find out
And I found out
She's a big teaser
She took me half the way there
She's a big teaser
She took me half the way there, now
She was a day tripper
One way ticket, yeah
It took me so long to find out
And I found out
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Tried to please her
She only played one night stand
Tried to please her
She only played one night stand, now
She was a day tripper
Sunday driver, yeah
It took me so long to find out
And I found out
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
The lyrics to Yellow Magic Orchestra's Day Tripper revolve around a man who has fallen for a woman who only wants to have casual, fleeting relationships. He has come to the realization that he has been played like a fool, and that the reason she had taken the easy way out was that she only wanted him for one night stands. The lyrics suggest that she was not interested in commitment or long-term relationships, but only wanted to enjoy the thrill of momentary pleasure.
The use of the phrase "day tripper" is a nod to the countercultural movement of the 1960s which popularized the concept of taking drugs to enhance one's experiences. In this song, it is clear that the woman in question is not interested in using drugs to escape reality, but instead uses "day tripping" as a metaphor for her desire to engage in casual relationships.
The repetition of the words "day tripper" throughout the song is significant in that it creates a sense of monotony and the feeling that the singer is stuck in a repetitive cycle. This repetition emphasizes the lack of growth or evolution in the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a good reason
I had a valid excuse
For taking the easy way out
To avoid any difficulty
Got a good reason
I had a valid excuse
For taking the easy way out now
To avoid any difficulty at present
She was a day tripper
She had a habit of taking short trips
One way ticket, yeah
Her trips were always one-way
It took me so long to find out
It was hard for me to realize
And I found out
As time passed, I discovered the truth
She's a big teaser
She likes to tease and lead someone on
She took me half the way there
She gave me the hope of taking me closer to something I wanted
She was a day tripper
She had a habit of taking short trips
One way ticket, yeah
Her trips were always one-way
It took me so long to find out
It was hard for me to realize
And I found out
As time passed, I discovered the truth
Tried to please her
I made an effort to make her happy
She only played one night stand
She was only interested in a short, casual encounter
Tried to please her
I made an effort to make her happy
She only played one night stand, now
She still only wants a short, casual encounter
She was a day tripper
She had a habit of taking short trips
Sunday driver, yeah
She only takes leisurely, easy trips
It took me so long to find out
It was hard for me to realize
And I found out
As time passed, I discovered the truth
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
She is a habitual and enthusiastic day tripper
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
She is a habitual and enthusiastic day tripper
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
She is a habitual and enthusiastic day tripper
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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@TroyConvers5000
The best version of this song. Just accept it.
@KOSMICKEN09
Cheap Trick does a great version but I'll have to agree with you 💯
@kmd33k
Very trippy indeed!
@user-sb7tw1mu7k
幸宏さんに続いて鮎川さんまで…
合掌
@edo179az
幸宏さんの訃報で悲しんでる最中、まさか鮎川誠さんまで逝ってしまうとは…
@altonoir7616
鮎川誠さんが、マルチトラック毎の振り返りで、
いつもレスポールなんだけど、この時は…フェンダーのストラトキャスターを使って、６弦を外した5弦で、「実は、ローリングストーンズの音なんです」ってギターを入れた、ビートルズのカバー…を演ってたって、聞いたけど、スゴいなぁ…
「それがロックたい！」
ご冥福をお祈りします。
@user-vf5jy6bp6x
1:15〜
鮎川誠さんのギターソロがカッコイイ
@user-or2gm3xx9s
このカヴァーはよく聴きました。坂本龍一はビートルズを尊敬してました。世界の人々も坂本龍一を尊敬してました。さようなら、坂本龍一さん。
@user-jb9rl3zt5u
鮎川さん、この曲でのあなたの素晴らしい演奏は忘れません。
@ks-rc1jx
終始エレキギターがくっそカッコいい✨