There are three artists using the name Paul Johnson:

:1:: Paul Leigh… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists using the name Paul Johnson:

:1:: Paul Leighton Johnson (1971 – 2021), Chicago house music producer

Born and raised in the birthplace of House Music, Paul Johnson has released over 130 E.P's himself and a vast amount of music for some of the most consistently underground dance labels before hooking up with Peacefrog. 12" releases on the likes of Cajual / Relief and Dance Mania led to his debut album release 'Bump Talkin' in 1994. This and the follow up 'Feel The Music' became two of the most talked about releases of their time until 1998 when he released his biggest hit to this day, Get Get Down which sold over 3 million copies world wide, And is in the guiness book of world records and was lisenced on more than 100 CD and house compilations world wide. Even today this song has an effect on dance floors when played. And to go along with all of that, He's 1 of the best D.J's to come out of Chicago and still pack dance floors all over the planet. This man has become Legendary in our time and he doesn't seem to ready to stop anytime soon. His remix work for Destiny's Child,Jon B,Ce Ce Peniston,Daft Punk,R&B Singer Myron, Mr K-Alexi,Stacy Kidd, Joey Beltram, Green Velvet, Armando, Ron Trent and Steve Poindexter just to name a few have made its way into all the big jocks boxes, many of which remain there to this day. Over the last 6 years, Paul has been releasing singles which all have made it to billboard's top 50 and higher. His latest releases She got me on and I wanna play with you are blowing up world wide and keeping paul in the game for sure. He's a hit making machine say's Yello's Bob Sinclair and He's shown so many artists the way. Much respect to everything that Paul Johnson has done and is going to do for house music....

He has produced a number of house anthems including "Get Get Down" in 2000.
He has done work on a number of labels including Dancemania, Relief, Cajual, Nite Life, Undaground Therapy, Defected, DJax Up Beats, Peacefrog, Moody and Dust Traxx.
His solo productions are as popular if not more than his collaborative work with artists like Gant Garrard and others.

:2:: Paul Johnson, soul singer from London.

Paul has worked with Bryan Ferry, Stevie Wonder, Bros, Mica Paris, Juliet Roberts, Loose Ends, Al Green, Tom Robinson, Cliff Richard, George Michael, Soul II Soul, Glen Goldsmith, Steven Dante, Bluey Maunick of Incognito… and others.

In 1994 Paul worked with Dodge & IG Culture to great underground acclaim.

:3:: Paul Arthur Johnson, surf guitarist from Southern California.

Paul was one of surf music's principal founders and pioneers, starting with "Mr. Moto", a hit for his band the Belairs in 1962, the earliest recording to be tagged "surf music".

Paul currently plays with Gill Orr (of the Chantays) as the Duo-tones and also has been a member of the Surfaris since 1989.

Day Tripper
Paul Johnson 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 to Paul Johnson's song Day Tripper depict a man who has fallen for a woman who is only interested in fleeting flings and short-term pleasure. The opening lines, "Got a good reason for taking the easy way out," suggest that the singer is ready to give up on the relationship because they have come to realize that the woman they are involved with is not interested in anything serious. The lines "She was a day tripper, one way ticket, yeah, it took me so long to find out and I found out" further elaborate on the woman's non-committal attitude, emphasizing that she is only interested in a temporary thrill and not long-term romance.

The verses that follow serve to further illustrate the woman's fickle nature, with lines such as "she's a big teaser, she took me half the way there, now" and "tried to please her, she only played one night stand, now." These lines suggest that the woman is not interested in emotional attachment and is only looking for short-term pleasure, regardless of how it may affect the singer. The repeated refrain of "day tripper, day tripper, yeah" further emphasizes the transitory nature of the relationship.

Overall, the lyrics to "Day Tripper" are a commentary on the fleeting nature of casual relationships and the justification one may feel for "taking the easy way out" when faced with the reality that their partner is not interested in anything more serious.

Line by Line Meaning

Got a good reason
I have a justification

For taking the easy way out
To opt for the less complicated path

Got a good reason
I have a justification

For taking the easy way out now
To choose the simpler option at present

She was a day tripper
She only went on short excursions

One way ticket, yeah
A single ride without return

It took me so long to find out
I took a lot of time to realize

And I found out
But I finally discovered

She's a big teaser
She plays around a lot

She took me half the way there
She brought me halfway to my desired destination

She was a day tripper
She only went on short excursions