Day Tripper
Sylvie-Anne 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
He was a day tripper
One way ticket, yeah
So long to find out
And I found out

He's a big teaser
He took me half the way there
He's a big teaser
He took me half the way there
He was a day tripper
One way ticket, yeah
So long to find out
And I found out.

Tried to please him
He only played one last hand
Tried to please him
He only played one last hand
He was a day tripper
Sunday driver, yeah
Took me so long to find out
And I found out.

Day tripper, one way tripper
And I, I found out.
Day tripper, one way tripper
And I, I found out.
Day tripper, one way tripper
And I, I found out.
Day tripper, one way tripper
And I, I found out.

Day tripper, one way tripper
And I, I found out

Overall Meaning

In "Day Tripper" by Sylvie-Anne, the lyrics describe a person who takes the easy way out in a relationship. The singer of the song realizes that their partner is not fully committed and is just looking for temporary experiences. They have a good reason to take the easy way out themselves because they don't want to invest in a relationship that is not genuine or long-lasting.

The metaphor of a "day tripper" is used to represent someone who only wants short-lived experiences or adventures. The reference to a "one way ticket" suggests that this person is only interested in going one direction and not fully committing to the relationship. The singer realizes that they have been deceived by their partner, who is described as a "big teaser." They were led only halfway in the relationship and then left with disappointment.

The lyrics also touch upon the singer's attempt to please their partner, but it becomes clear that this person is only interested in playing games and not interested in genuine connection. The line "Sunday driver" further emphasizes this lack of commitment and seriousness. Eventually, the singer comes to the realization that this relationship is not fulfilling and decides to take the easy way out, similar to their partner.

Overall, "Day Tripper" is a song that explores the theme of infidelity, lack of commitment, and the realization that a relationship is not genuine. It conveys a sense of disappointment and a desire to move on from a relationship that ultimately lacks depth.

Line by Line Meaning

Got a good reason
I have a valid justification

For taking the easy way out
To choose the simplest path

Got a good reason
I have a valid justification

For taking the easy way out now
To choose the simplest path at this moment

He was a day tripper
He only engaged in temporary experiences

One way ticket, yeah
Without any commitment or long-term plans

So long to find out
It took me a significant amount of time to realize

And I found out
But eventually, I discovered the truth

He's a big teaser
He deliberately misleads or deceives

He took me half the way there
He only brought me partway to my desired destination

He was a day tripper
He only engaged in temporary experiences

One way ticket, yeah
Without any commitment or long-term plans

So long to find out
It took me a significant amount of time to realize

And I found out
But eventually, I discovered the truth

Tried to please him
I made efforts to satisfy him

He only played one last hand
But he only engaged unwillingly and sparingly

Tried to please him
I made efforts to satisfy him

He only played one last hand
But he only engaged unwillingly and sparingly

He was a day tripper
He only engaged in temporary experiences

Sunday driver, yeah
Moving through life at a slow and leisurely pace

Took me so long to find out
It took me a significant amount of time to realize

And I found out
But eventually, I discovered the truth

Day tripper, one way tripper
Engaging in temporary experiences, without commitment