DAY BY DAY
The Barkers 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
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Barkers's song Day Tripper tell the story of a man who is infatuated with a woman who he eventually discovers is a "day tripper," meaning she only engages in short-term flings and one-night stands. He initially thought he had a "good reason" to take the easy way out in his pursuit of her, but eventually he realizes she is not interested in anything beyond a temporary relationship. She "teases" him by only taking him "half the way there," and he struggles to please her despite her tendency to only engage in "one night stands." In the end, he finds out the truth about her and acknowledges that it took him a long time to uncover her true nature.

The lyrics of the song can be interpreted in different ways, depending on the listener's perspective. Some may see it as commentary on the casual dating culture of the time, while others may relate it to their own experiences in pursuing love and relationships. The song also features a catchy chorus of "day tripper, day tripper," which adds to its appeal and memorability.

Line by Line Meaning

Got a good reason
There was a valid reason for wanting to take the easiest route.

For taking the easy way out
Choosing the most straightforward or effortless choice was the best option.

She was a day tripper
She enjoyed taking short trips and exploring new places during the day.

One way ticket, yeah
She was a risk-taker with no intention of staying in one place for an extended amount of time.

It took me so long to find out
The artist struggled to learn the truth about her intentions and actions.

And I found out
Eventually, the singer discovered the truth about her and realized the situation they were in.

She's a big teaser
She was skilled at leading people on and never truly committing to anything.

She took me half the way there
She only revealed part of her true personality and intentions, leading the artist to believe there was more to their relationship.

Tried to please her
The artist put effort into making her happy and satisfying her desires.

She only played one night stand
She was only interested in short-lived, physical relationships with no emotional attachment.

Sunday driver, yeah
She took things slow and enjoyed leisurely activities, like driving on a Sunday afternoon.

Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
Reiterating the idea of her enjoying short daytime trips to new places.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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