Day Tripper
Sérgio Mendes And Brasil '66 Lyrics
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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
The lyrics to Sergio Mendes's song Daytripper describe a woman who is a "day tripper" – someone who enjoys short-term flings and isn't interested in long-term commitment. The singer notes that he had a good reason for taking the easy way out of the relationship because he couldn't keep up with her fleeting lifestyle. He describes her as a "big teaser" who only took him halfway to where he wanted to go. He also mentions that he tried to please her, but she was only interested in one-night stands.
At its core, the song is about the pain of unrequited love and the struggle to let go of a relationship that isn't working. The singer realizes that the woman is never going to change and that he needs to move on. However, this realization took him a long time to come to, and he suffered in the process.
The song's upbeat and catchy melody contrasts with the sadness of the lyrics, emphasizing the bittersweet nature of the situation. The repetition of the words "day tripper" serves to reinforce the idea that this woman is always moving on to the next short-term fling.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a good reason
There is a valid justification
For taking the easy way out
To choose the path of least resistance
Got a good reason
There is a valid justification
For taking the easy way out now
To choose the effortless route presently
She was a day tripper
She was someone who goes on short, fun excursions
One way ticket, yeah
A single journey, without return
It took me so long to find out
It took a considerable amount of time to discover the truth
And I found out
And I ultimately came to know
She's a big teaser
She enjoys toying with people, leading them on
She took me half the way there
She got me halfway to my destination
She was a day tripper
She was someone who goes on short, fun excursions
One way ticket, yeah
A single journey, without return
It took me so long to find out
It took a considerable amount of time to discover the truth
And I found out
And I ultimately came to know
Tried to please her
Attempted to make her happy
She only played one night stand
She only engaged in a brief sexual encounter, without a relationship
She was a day tripper
She was someone who goes on short, fun excursions
Sunday driver, yeah
Someone driving without speed, just enjoying the ride
It took me so long to find out
It took a considerable amount of time to discover the truth
And I found out
And I ultimately came to know
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
Repetition of the concept of someone who goes on short, fun excursions
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
Repetition of the concept of someone who goes on short, fun excursions
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
Repetition of the concept of someone who goes on short, fun excursions
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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@yameruss
I love how the drums and percussion are so prominent in the mix. Lani Hall's cool vocal and Sergio's jazzy piano are truly sublime. Production by Herb Alpert.
@nandocury441
Uma deliciosa versão de Day Tripper.
@nicomeier8098
This version is much more musical then the original, love the voices and the Bossa style, never gets dull!
@JoyHarrison
I just discovered this version and I'm loving it.
@blitzkrieg6872
It's all about those drums!!!! The drums are what really make this song.
@quickworks9720
This album started my life long love of Portuguese snd Brazilian music - way back when.
@orenico96
Fantastic version, such a groove, and also the vocal harmonies are great!
@TheVinylRestorationProject
Awesome and glad you enjoyed it. I believe I put out a revitalized version a few months back that you might enjoy as well. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr_e42jBVW8. Enjoy! And thanks for listening.
@stevesmith6685
I was 13 or 14 when this came out. I liked their versions of Beatles songs back then (I know, heresy). I was more jazz, blues oriented then and now... or maybe I just liked the way Lani Hall and Janis Hansen sang... and looked.
@jmrodas9
Nice song made by the Beatles originally but I like this bossa nova version which is very nice to hear over half a century later.