Day Tripper
Nancy Sinatra - Topic Lyrics
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For taking the easy way out
Got a good reason
For taking the easy way out, now
He was a day tripper
One way ticket, yeah
It took me so long
He's a big teaser
He took me half the way there
He's a big teaser
He took me half the way there, now
He was a day tripper
One way ticket, yeah
It took me so long
To find out, and I found out
I tried to please him
He only played one night stands
I tried to please him
He only played one night stands, now
He was a day tripper
Sunday driver, yeah
It took me so long
To find out, and I found out
Day tripper, yeah
Some timer
Day tripper, yeah
One nighter
Day tripper, yeah
And he is a day tripper, yeah
Day tripper, yeah
Day tripper, yeah
In "Day Tripper," Nancy Sinatra sings about a man who is a "day tripper," meaning he has a tendency to avoid committing to anything long-term and is content with living in the moment. The singer of the song has fallen for this man and has tried to please him, but only receives disappointment in return as he only plays one night stands. The song is full of repetition and speaks to the frustration of trying to understand someone who doesn't seem to have a clear direction in life. The lyrics "It took me so long to find out, and I found out" communicate that the singer has finally realized that a relationship with this man is not going to work.
The song's verses and chorus are catchy and repetitive, relying on a simple melody and rhythm. This simplicity allows the lyrics to take center stage and convey the singer's emotions without any distraction. The repetition of the lines "Got a good reason for taking the easy way out" and "He was a day tripper, one way ticket, yeah" create a sense of frustration and helplessness in the singer's situation. The overall theme of the song is the struggle that comes with trying to build a relationship with someone who is not willing or able to commit.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a good reason
There is a valid reason or justification
For taking the easy way out
To choose the most straightforward or uncomplicated option
He was a day tripper
The person in question was an individual who went on short, single-day trips
One way ticket, yeah
Taking a one-way ticket with no intention of returning from the destination
It took me so long
It was a long and slow process before the realization hit
To find out, and I found out
I finally came to the realization of the truth
He's a big teaser
The person in question likes to play games, tease or taunt others
He took me half the way there
He led me halfway or part of the way towards a destination or goal
Now he was a day tripper
Reiterating that he was someone who only goes on short, single-day trips
I tried to please him
I attempted to make him happy or satisfied
He only played one night stands
He was someone who only had short-term relationships, usually for just one night
Sunday driver, yeah
He drove slowly or casually, without any sense of urgency
Day tripper, yeah
Reiterating that he was someone who goes on short, single-day trips
Some timer
Someone who spends only a small amount of time in one place
One nighter
A brief sexual encounter or relationship, usually lasting for only one night
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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