Day Tripper
1964 The Tribute Lyrics


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Got a good reason
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Day Tripper by 1964 The Tribute speak of a woman who is a day tripper and a big teaser who took the singer halfway there. The singer claims to have a good reason for taking the easy way out and tried to please her but she only played a one-night stand. It took the singer a long time to find out about her true nature, but he finally did. The repetition of the chorus "day tripper, yeah" emphasizes the woman's lack of commitment and her penchant for short-term relationships.


The lyrics are a commentary on the swinging culture of the 60s when casual hookups and one-night stands were becoming acceptable. The woman being described in the song is not interested in anything serious, only in fleeting moments of pleasure. The singer, who is trying to have a meaningful relationship with her, eventually realizes her true nature and decides to take the easy way out.


The song is also accompanied by an energetic guitar riff that reinforces the sense of urgency and excitement of the swinging culture. The repetition of the chorus "day tripper, yeah" also makes it memorable and easy to sing along to.


Line by Line Meaning

Got a good reason
I have a strong motive


For taking the easy way out
to choose the simplest option


Got a good reason
I have a strong motive


For taking the easy way out now
now I choose the simplest option


She was a day tripper
She wasn't looking for a serious or long-lasting relationship


One way ticket, yeah
She had no intention of staying for an extended period of time


It took me so long to find out
It took me a while to realize the truth about her intentions


And I found out
But now I know


She's a big teaser
She is very good at giving mixed signals


She took me half the way there
She led me on but didn't commit


She was a day tripper
She wasn't looking for a serious or long-lasting relationship


One way ticket, yeah
She had no intention of staying for an extended period of time


It took me so long to find out
It took me a while to realize the truth about her intentions


And I found out
But now I know


Tried to please her
I attempted to make her happy


She only played one night stand
She wasn't interested in a long-term relationship or commitment


Tried to please her
I attempted to make her happy


She only played one night stand, now
But she only wanted me for a short while


She was a day tripper
She wasn't looking for a serious or long-lasting relationship


Sunday driver, yeah
She had a leisurely approach to dating and relationships


It took me so long to find out
It took me a while to realize the truth about her intentions


And I found out
But now I know


Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
She enjoys going out and having fun on a casual basis


Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
She enjoys going out and having fun on a casual basis


Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
She enjoys going out and having fun on a casual basis




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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