Déjà Vu
Beyoncι Lyrics
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Uh
Hi hat
Uh
Uh
Jay
Uh huh
Ready?
Uh huh
Let's go get 'em
Uh huh
Come on
I used to run base like Juan Pierre
Now I run the bass, hi hat, and the snare
I used to bag girls like Birken Bags
Now I bag B (Boy, you hurtin' that)
Brooklyn Bay where they birthed me at
Now I be everywhere, the nerve of rap
The audacity to have me whipping curtains back
Me and B, she about to sting
Stand back
Baby, seems like everywhere I go
I see you, from your eyes, your smile
It's like I breathe you; helplessly I reminisce
Don't want to compare nobody to you
Boy, I try to catch myself
But I'm out of control
Your sexiness is so appealing
I can't let it go
Oh
Know that I can't get over you
'Cause everything I see is you
And I don't want no substitute
Baby, I swear it's deja vu
Know that I can't get over you
'Cause everything I see is you
And I don't want no substitute
Baby, I swear it's deja vu
Seeing things that I know can't be
Am I dreaming? When I saw you walking past me
Almost called your name
Got a better glimpse and then I looked away
Feels like I'm losing it
Boy, I try to catch myself
But I'm out of control
Your sexiness is so appealing
I can't let it go, oh
Know that I can't get over you
'Cause everything I see is you
And I don't want no substitute
Baby, I swear it's deja vu
Know that I can't get over you
'Cause everything I see is you
And I don't want no substitute
Baby, I swear it's deja vu
Yes, Hova's flow so unusual
Baby girl, you should already know
It's H-O, light up the dro'
'Cause you gon' need help tryin' to study my bounce
Flow, blow--what's the difference?
One you take in vein while the other you sniffin'
It's still dough--po-po try to convict him
That's a no-go; my dough keep the scales tipping
Like four-fours, like I'm from the H-O-U-S-T-O-N
Blow, wind so Chicago of him
Is he the best ever? That's the argument
I don't make the list; don't be mad at me
I just make the hits like a factory
I'm just one-to-one, nothin' after me
No deja vu, just me and my, oh
Baby, I can't go anywhere
Without thinking that you're there
Seems like you're everywhere, it's true
Gotta be having deja vu
'Cause in my mind I want you here
Get on the next plane; I don't care
Is it because I'm missing you
That I'm having deja vu?
Boy, I try to catch myself
But I'm out of control
Your sexiness is so appealing
I can't let it go
Know that I can't get over you
'Cause everything I see is you
And I don't want no substitute
Baby, I swear it's deja vu
Know that I can't get over you
'Cause everything I see is you
And I don't want no substitute
Baby, I swear it's deja vu
Know that I can't get over you
'Cause everything I see is you
And I don't want no substitute
Baby, I swear it's deja vu
Know that I can't get over you
'Cause everything I see is you
And I don't want no substitute
Baby, I swear it's deja vu
The song Deja Vu by Beyonce featuring Jay-Z is a love song with a catchy tune that tells the story of a love that is hard to forget. The opening lyrics by Jay-Z express his pride in growing from a hustler to a rap mogul, and the catchy tune that follows is accompanied by Beyonce passionately proclaiming her love for someone she cannot stop thinking about.
The song starts with a reference to Juan Pierre, a former baseball player known for his speed on the base paths. However, in this song, Jay-Z is not talking about baseball but rather about running the music industry. Beyonce then goes on to reminisce about a past love that she can't forget, a love that has led to her experiencing deja vu. She expresses that wherever she goes, she sees her ex everywhere she looks and that he is inescapable. She sings about catching herself losing control and being unable to let go of the appeal of her ex's sexiness.
Jay-Z's rap verse in the middle of the song is notable for its reference to his flow and his allusion to drug use, although he argues that his flow is all-natural. The song ends with Beyonce expressing her desire for her ex to come back to her, as she can't go anywhere without thinking that he is there, and she can't escape her deja vu. Overall, the song is a powerful ode to love that is hard to forget, even when we try to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to run base like Juan Pierre
I used to focus on superficial relationships like a baseball player, but now I'm in control of the rhythm section of music.
Now I run the bass, hi hat, and the snare
I'm in control of the percussion instruments in the music.
I used to bag girls like Birken Bags
I used to pursue relationships only for their material benefits, like a Birken bag, but now I'm more serious.
Now I bag B (Boy, you hurtin' that)
Now I'm in a serious relationship and can't handle being without my partner.
Brooklyn Bay where they birthed me at
Brooklyn is where I grew up.
Now I be everywhere, the nerve of rap
Now I have success and can be found anywhere, which was once thought impossible in the rap industry.
The audacity to have me whipping curtains back
Some people find it disrespectful that I have the confidence to shake things up in the industry and reveal hidden truths.
Me and B, she about to sting
Me and my partner are about to cause a stir or make a statement with our music.
Seeing things that I know can't be
I'm experiencing things that don't make sense or seem impossible.
Am I dreaming? When I saw you walking past me
I can't believe it when I see my love interest pass by me.
Almost called your name
I had a strong desire to reach out to my love interest, but didn't.
Got a better glimpse and then I looked away
I got a good look at my love interest but quickly looked away, possibly out of embarrassment or shyness.
Yes, Hova's flow so unusual
Jay-Z has a unique musical style.
Baby girl, you should already know
My love interest should already know what's up with me and Jay-Z.
It's H-O, light up the dro'
Jay-Z wants to light up some weed.
'Cause you gon' need help tryin' to study my bounce
Jay-Z's style is difficult to imitate and requires a lot of effort to understand.
Flow, blow--what's the difference?
Jay-Z's style of rapping is versatile and can be accomplished in different ways.
One you take in vein while the other you sniffin'
Jay-Z is comparing two different ways of experiencing drugs.
It's still dough--po-po try to convict him
Jay-Z's wealth doesn't protect him from police persecution.
That's a no-go; my dough keep the scales tipping
Jay-Z's wealth keeps his power balanced and prevents others from gaining power over him.
Like four-fours, like I'm from the H-O-U-S-T-O-N
Jay-Z is referencing Houston's slang for a gun, comparing himself to a person from Houston who would carry a firearm.
Blow, wind so Chicago of him
Jay-Z's style of living is reminiscent of that in Chicago.
Is he the best ever? That's the argument
There is debate surrounding whether Jay-Z is the best rapper of all time.
I don't make the list; don't be mad at me
Jay-Z doesn't determine who makes the list of best rappers.
I just make the hits like a factory
Jay-Z's success comes from constantly creating hits, like a factory produces products.
I'm just one-to-one, nothin' after me
Jay-Z is unmatched in his style and influence, with no one able to follow him.
No deja vu, just me and my, oh
Jay-Z is confident in his success and originality, without experiencing any past events again.
Baby, I can't go anywhere
My love interest is always on my mind.
Without thinking that you're there
I feel like my love interest is with me wherever I go.
Gotta be having deja vu
I feel like I'm experiencing events that have already happened, possibly related to my love interest.
'Cause in my mind I want you here
I constantly desire to be with my love interest in my thoughts.
Get on the next plane; I don't care
I would do anything to be with my love interest, even if it means traveling.
Is it because I'm missing you
My feelings of deja vu may be caused by my intense longing for my love interest.
That I'm having deja vu?
My frequent experiences of deja vu may be linked to my emotions surrounding my love interest.
Your sexiness is so appealing
My love interest's physical attractiveness is irresistible.
I can't let it go
My attraction to my love interest is too strong to ignore or forget.
Know that I can't get over you
I know that I can't move on from my love interest.
'Cause everything I see is you
Every aspect of my life reminds me of my love interest.
And I don't want no substitute
I don't want anyone else in place of my love interest.
Baby, I swear it's deja vu
My repeated experiences of deja vu are due to my intense feelings about my love interest.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAWN CARTER, SHAWN C CARTER, RODNEY JERKINS, RODNEY ROY JERKINS, BEYONCE KNOWLES, KELI PRICE, MAKEBA RIDDICK, DELISHA THOMAS, JOHN WEBB, JON WEBB
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@SakhImad11
When she said:
Car rides to Malibu
Strawberry ice cream
One spoon for two
And trading jackets
Laughing 'bout how small it looks on you
Watching reruns of Glee
Being annoying
Singing in harmony
I bet she's bragging
To all her friends saying you're so unique
So when you gonna tell her
That we did that too
She thinks it's special
But it's all reused
That was our place, I found it first
I made the jokes you tell to her when she's with you
Do you get deja vu when she's with you
Do you get deja vu
Do you get deja vu
Do you call her?
Almost say my name
'Cause let's be honest
We kinda do sound the same
Another actress
I hate to think that I was just your type
I bet that she knows Billy Joel
'Cause you played her Uptown Girl
You're singing it together
Now I bet you even tell her
How you love her
In between the chorus and the verse
So when you gonna tell her
That we did that too
She thinks it's special
But it's all reused
That was the show we talked about
Played you the song she's singing now when she's with you
Do you get deja vu when she's with you
Do you get deja vu
Do you get deja vu
Strawberry ice cream in Malibu
Don't act like we didn't do that shit too
You're trading jackets like we used to do
(Yeah, everything is all reused)
Play her piano but she doesn't know
That I was the one who taught you Billy Joel
A different girl now but there's nothing new
(I know you get deja vu)
I know you get deja vu
I know you get deja vu.
I felt that
@emmielyndonan9138
“Don't act like we didn't do that shit,too”
DAMNNN
@franklinteboh9568
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h006-5wn_gI
@dabalo3995
Ratio
@dylan_22
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@dabalo3995
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@MM-ol3kx
@@dabalo3995 soulja boy first
@audimusic6618
I always knew she wasn't from this planet.
@tonetzkiii
LMAO
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https://youtu.be/Cr8KqW5cb_g
@__R20
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