Day Tripper
Tamiko Jones & Herbie Mann 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 Tamiko Jones and Herbie Mann's song "Day Tripper" describe a woman who is a frequent "day tripper" or a casual, temporary lover. The singer of the song acknowledges that he initially had a reason for taking the easy way out of the situation, perhaps because he didn't want to commit to a more serious relationship. However, he eventually realizes that this woman is not what he wants, and that she is a "big teaser" who only plays "one night stand(s)." In the end, the singer discovers that she is a "Sunday driver" who is not interested in anything long-term.
The song's chorus, which repeats the phrase "day tripper" several times, is catchy and memorable. The use of repetition emphasizes the woman's carefree attitude towards relationships, while the lyrics themselves paint a picture of a woman who is emotionally unavailable and uninterested in commitment. The "one-way ticket" mentioned in the song could also be a metaphor for the woman's lack of attachment or commitment, as she is always on the move and never stays in one place or with one person for very long.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a good reason
There was a valid justification
For taking the easy way out
For choosing the simplest path
Got a good reason
There was a valid justification
For taking the easy way out now
For choosing the simplest path at present
She was a day tripper
She was someone who enjoyed doing things impulsively
One way ticket, yeah
She didn't plan or think about the consequences
It took me so long to find out
It took me a while to realize
And I found out
I eventually discovered the truth
She's a big teaser
She led me on and toyed with my feelings
She took me half the way there, now
She only went part of the way with me
She was a day tripper
She was someone who enjoyed doing things impulsively
One way ticket, yeah
She didn't plan or think about the consequences
It took me so long to find out
It took me a while to realize
And I found out
I eventually discovered the truth
Tried to please her
I attempted to make her happy
She only played one night stand, now
She was only interested in a brief encounter
She was a day tripper
She was someone who enjoyed doing things impulsively
Sunday driver, yeah
She took her time and wasn't in a hurry
It took me so long to find out
It took me a while to realize
And I found out
I eventually discovered the truth
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
She kept indulging in impulsive activities
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
She kept indulging in impulsive activities
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
She kept indulging in impulsive activities
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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