Day Tripper
The Phantom Raiders 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 The Phantom Raiders' cover of The Beatles' Day Tripper tell the story of a man who falls for a woman who is only interested in temporary, superficial relationships. The opening lines, "Got a good reason for taking the easy way out," suggest that the man is aware of the woman's tendency to use people and is choosing to leave the situation before he gets too involved. He repeats this sentiment later in the song when he sings "Tried to please her, she only played one night stand."
The woman in question is described as a "big teaser" who takes the man "half the way there." This could be interpreted as her leading him on just enough to keep him interested, but not enough to form a real connection. She is also referred to as a "day tripper" and "Sunday driver," suggesting that she has a pattern of fleeting, casual relationships.
The repeated refrain of "Day tripper, day tripper, yeah" emphasizes the woman's transitory nature and the man's frustration with her. Overall, the song is a cautionary tale about the dangers of falling for someone who is not interested in a serious commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a good reason
I have a valid excuse
For taking the easy way out
To avoid difficulty
Got a good reason
I have a valid excuse
For taking the easy way out now
Currently choosing the path of least resistance
She was a day tripper
She only engaged in short-term experiences
One way ticket, yeah
No intention of staying or revisiting the experience
It took me so long to find out
I only realized recently
And I found out
But now I know
She's a big teaser
She leads me on but doesn't commit
She took me half the way there
She only put in minimal effort
She was a day tripper
She only engaged in short-term experiences
One way ticket, yeah
No intention of staying or revisiting the experience
It took me so long to find out
I only realized recently
And I found out
But now I know
Tried to please her
I attempted to make her happy
She only played one night stand
She only wanted a short-lived experience
Tried to please her
I attempted to make her happy
She only played one night stand, now
She still desires short-term experiences
She was a day tripper
She only engaged in short-term experiences
Sunday driver, yeah
No sense of urgency or commitment
It took me so long to find out
I only realized recently
And I found out
But now I know
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
Repeating the idea of being a short-term, one-time experiencer
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
Repeating the idea of being a short-term, one-time experiencer
Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
Repeating the idea of being a short-term, one-time experiencer
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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