Day Tripper
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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 Beatles' song "Day Tripper" tell the story of a man who is involved with a woman who only seeks temporary pleasure and is not interested in deep or long-lasting connections. The man seems to have initially taken an easy way out when getting involved with her, perhaps attracted to her carefree and fun-loving nature. He suggests that he had a good reason for choosing the easy route, perhaps implying that he was not looking for anything serious at the time.


The woman in the song is described as a "day tripper," someone who enjoys casual adventures and quick thrills without committing to a more significant relationship. The man realizes that she is a "big teaser" who only leads him part of the way towards fulfillment before leaving him wanting more. Despite her allure and charm, he eventually sees through her facade and acknowledges that it took him a while to understand her true intentions.


The man's efforts to please her and win her over are in vain, as she is only interested in brief encounters or "one night stands." He reflects on his experience with her and realizes that she was just a "Sunday driver," someone who enjoys fleeting pleasures without any deeper meaning or commitment. Through this relationship, he learns the hard way that she is not looking for anything substantial or long-lasting.


The repetition of the phrase "Day tripper, day tripper, yeah" at the end of the song emphasizes the cycle of temporary escapades and transient relationships that the man finds himself caught in. The lyrics convey a sense of disillusionment and resignation as he comes to terms with the superficial nature of his connection with the woman. Overall, "Day Tripper" serves as a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of engaging in shallow and fleeting relationships without seeking deeper emotional connections.


Line by Line Meaning

Got a good reason
Having a valid excuse


For taking the easy way out
Opting for the simple solution


She was a day tripper
She enjoyed short trips


One way ticket, yeah
Just a temporary visit


It took me so long to find out
Took a while to realize


And I found out
Finally understood


She's a big teaser
Likes to lead on


She took me half the way there
Guided me part of the journey


Tried to please her
Attempted to make her happy


She only played one night stand
Not looking for commitment


Sunday driver, yeah
Casual approach


Day tripper, day tripper, yeah
Enjoying short excursions




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

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