Day Tripper
Steve Rucker 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 Steve Rucker's song Day Tripper can be interpreted as a story about a woman who is not interested in a committed relationship and instead prefers to have fun and live in the moment. The singer of the song tries to please her and make her happy, but he soon realizes that she is only interested in fleeting experiences and one-night stands. He describes her as a "big teaser" who takes him halfway there before moving on to her next adventure.
The repeated use of the phrase "day tripper" can be a metaphor for someone who is only interested in short-term relationships and experiences. The line "Got a good reason for taking the easy way out" can be interpreted as the singer recognizing that it's easier to have a casual relationship with this woman rather than trying to make a long-term commitment. Overall, the song is a cautionary tale about the dangers of pursuing someone who is not interested in a real relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a good reason
There was a good reason behind his actions
For taking the easy way out
He chose the simpler route
For taking the easy way out now
The decision to choose the easier route was made at the present moment
She was a day tripper
The woman was one for short-term flings and fun experiences
One way ticket, yeah
She was only interested in one direction of the relationship
It took me so long to find out
Realizing the true nature of the relationship was a slow and difficult process
And I found out
Eventually, he did come to a realization
She's a big teaser
The woman was good at leading him on
She took me half the way there
She only committed halfway into the relationship
She was a day tripper
The woman was one for short-term flings and fun experiences
Sunday driver, yeah
She wasn't very committed or passionate about the relationship
Tried to please her
He made an effort to make her happy
She only played one night stand
She wasn't interested in anything long-term or serious
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
Reiterating that she was only interested in short-term flings and fun experiences
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
Further emphasizing the point
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
Continuing to reiterate the theme
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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