Day Tripper
The Beatles Tribute 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 Beatles' song "Day Tripper" is a classic hit that has been popular since its release in 1965. The opening lyrics speak of having a good reason to take the easy way out, indicating that the subject of the song is not interested in a committed relationship. The singer suggests that the person he is singing about is only interested in casual relationships, which is reinforced by the line "She only played one night stand, now."

The singer explains that it took him a long time to realize that the girl in question was only a day tripper, suggesting that she wasn't really interested in him, but was just looking for a temporary thrill. The repeated use of the phrase "day tripper" reinforces this notion, suggesting that this person is simply looking for a quick getaway or a temporary escape from reality.

Line by Line Meaning

Got a good reason
The singer has a valid explanation

For taking the easy way out
As to why he chose the simpler path

Got a good reason
The singer has a valid explanation

For taking the easy way out now
For why he decided to do so suddenly

She was a day tripper
The girl he's singing about went on short excursions

One way ticket, yeah
Only bought a ticket for one way

It took me so long to find out
It was a while before he realized

And I found out
He finally discovered the truth

She's a big teaser
She liked to play with and mislead him.

She took me half the way there
She brought him part of the way to where they were going

She was a day tripper
She enjoyed going on short adventures