Day Tripper
Domain 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, but I found out

She's a big teaser, she took me half way there
She's a big teaser, she took me half way there now

She was a Day Tripper, one-way ticket yeah
It took me so long to find out, but I found out





She was a Day Tripper, a Sunday driver, yeah
Day Tripper, a Sunday driver, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics from the song Day Tripper by the Beatles' rivals, Domain, display a sense of frustration and disillusionment with a partner. The opening two lines set the stage for the rest of the song, explaining that the singer has a reason for "taking the easy way out." It is left to the listener to interpret what this might mean in the context of a relationship. Maybe the singer is leaving someone when the going gets tough, perhaps cheating or just backing out because they cannot handle the situation.


The following lyrics introduce one of the main characters of the song, a "Day Tripper." It is unclear what the definition of a Day Tripper is in this context, but the song implies that it is not a desirable trait. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is a "teaser," taking the singer "half way there" before dropping them. It seems the singer fell for the Day Tripper's tricks and was betrayed in some way. The repetition of the opening lines suggests that the singer is signing off on the relationship by finally taking the easy way out themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Got a good reason for taking the easy way out
There was a valid reason for not putting in much effort


Got a good reason for taking the easy way out now
There's currently a justified excuse for not trying too hard


She was a Day Tripper, one-way ticket yeah
She was someone who preferred brief, one-time experiences in life


It took me so long to find out, but I found out
It took a long time to realize the truth about her


She's a big teaser, she took me half way there
She was someone who brought one close to an experience, only to let go abruptly


She's a big teaser, she took me half way there now
She's currently playing games with my mind


She was a Day Tripper, a Sunday driver, yeah
She preferred casual, low-effort activities to exciting ones


Day Tripper, a Sunday driver, yeah
Someone who only does things casually and without putting much energy into it




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