Day Tripper
Redding (Otis) Lyrics
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She give me a one-way ticket there, y'all
It took me so, so very long, huh
I found out, I found out
I found out, I found out, children yeah
Took me out, yes she did
And then she teased me a little bit
Teased me a little bit, y'all, huh, yeah
But I'll take the easy way out, girl, huh
I said I got a good reason now, huh
I'm gonna take the easy way out, huh
She was a day tripper girl, now
She give me a one-way ticket there, y'all
It was so, so very long, baby, ha
I found out, I found out
Yes I did, ha
Listen to me, let me tell you about her
She give me a hard time
Everything about that girl
Is good reason, children
I'm gonna take the easy way out, y'all, huh
I said I got a good reason, girl, yeah, huh
I'm gonna take the easy way out, now
She was a day tripper girl, now, ha
I got a one-way ticket there girl
It took me so, so very long, y'all, huh
I found out, I found out
I found out, oh yeah
Day tripper girl, yeah
She give me one-way ticket there, y'all
It took me so, so very long, huh
I found out, I found out
Ouh, Ooh baby
She's a teaser, nothing but a teaser
Good teaser, nothing but a teaser now
Give me a hard time
On everything I do, y'all
The song "Day Tripper" by Otis Redding is a cover of The Beatles' hit single of the same name. The lyrics depict a young woman who goes on day trips and invites the singer to join her. However, the singer discovers that she is only teasing him and he decides to take the easy way out by ending the relationship. The song is composed of catchy guitar riffs and energetic vocals that convey a sense of frustration and disappointment.
The song's lyrics have been interpreted in various ways, with some suggesting that it is a commentary on the hedonistic lifestyle of the 1960s counterculture, while others believe that it is a simple tale of a failed romance. "Day Tripper" was a significant hit for The Beatles, reaching number one on multiple charts. Otis Redding's version was featured on his 1966 album "Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul" and received critical acclaim for its soulful interpretation of the original.
Line by Line Meaning
She was a day tripper girl, now
She was a carefree girl who loved to take impromptu trips.
She give me a one-way ticket there, y'all
She enticed me to follow her on her spontaneous trips and I couldn't resist.
It took me so, so very long, huh
It took me a long time to figure out what she was really like.
I found out, I found out
Finally, I discovered the truth about her.
Took me out, yes she did
She took me out of my comfort zone and showed me new experiences.
And then she teased me a little bit
She played games with me and didn't fully commit to our relationship.
She told me she would love me
She made empty promises of love to keep me interested.
Teased me a little bit, y'all, huh, yeah
She kept me on the hook with hints of affection but never delivered.
But I'll take the easy way out, girl, huh
I'm going to end things with her because it's easier than dealing with her mind games.
I said I got a good reason now, huh
I have plenty of valid reasons to move on from her.
Listen to me, let me tell you about her
Let me warn you about her true nature.
She give me a hard time
She made things difficult for me and caused unnecessary stress.
Everything about that girl
Her entire personality and behavior were problematic.
Is good reason, children
All the red flags I noticed were valid reasons to break things off with her.
I'm gonna take the easy way out, y'all, huh
Breaking up with her will be the easiest solution for me.
I said I got a good reason, girl, yeah, huh
I am confident that I am making the right decision for myself.
She was a day tripper girl, now, ha
She was a free-spirited girl who loved to explore new places and take risks.
I got a one-way ticket there girl
She invited me to join her on her adventures, but I soon realized it was a one-way ticket to heartache.
It took me so, so very long, y'all, huh
It took me a significant amount of time to see through her facade.
Ouh, Ooh baby
I am expressing my frustration and disappointment with her behavior.
She's a teaser, nothing but a teaser
She constantly led me on and never followed through with her promises.
Good teaser, nothing but a teaser now
She may seem intriguing and exciting, but it's all a smoke screen for her lack of commitment and sincerity.
Give me a hard time
She made things difficult and frustrating for me, causing undue stress and anxiety.
On everything I do, y'all
She was overly critical of me and never allowed me to be myself, always nitpicking and finding faults in everything I did.
Lyrics © Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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