Day Tripper
Joe Goldmark 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 song "Day Tripper" by Joe Goldmark is a cover of The Beatles classic, which was released in 1965. The song is about a woman who takes the easy way out and only wants to have a good time without any commitment. In the first verse, the singer suggests that he has a good reason for taking the easy way out, which could imply that he knew she was trouble from the beginning. He then describes the woman as a "day tripper" with a one-way ticket, indicating that she is not interested in anything long-term.

The second verse describes how the woman is a "big teaser" who only took the singer halfway there. This could mean that she only wanted to have a good time without any real connection, which the singer found out after a while. In the third verse, the singer tries to please her but realizes that she only wants a one-night stand. The song title, "Day Tripper," is repeated throughout the chorus and serves as a reminder that the woman is only interested in short-term fun.

Overall, the song is a cautionary tale about getting involved with someone who is only interested in temporary pleasure. It suggests that taking the easy way out can sometimes be the best option and that people should beware of those who only want a fleeting connection.

Line by Line Meaning

Got a good reason
There is a valid explanation for this action

For taking the easy way out
Choosing the path of least resistance

Got a good reason
There is a valid explanation for this action

For taking the easy way out now
Choosing the path of least resistance in the present moment

She was a day tripper
She enjoyed taking short, recreational trips

One way ticket, yeah
Traveling in one direction only

It took me so long to find out
It was a long time before I understood the situation

And I found out
I eventually discovered the truth

She's a big teaser
She enjoys leading people on without following through

She took me half the way there
She got me part of the way to my intended destination

She was a day tripper
She enjoyed taking short, recreational trips