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Beyonce ft. Jay Z Lyrics


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Bass

Uh

Hi hat

Uh
808

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

Overall Meaning

The song "Deja Vu" by Beyonce (feat. Jay Z) is about the feeling of constantly seeing and being reminded of one's past lover. Beyonce talks about how she reminisces about the time she spent with her past lover and how she sees reminders of him everywhere she goes. She describes her past lover's sexiness as so appealing that she cannot let it go. Jay Z's verse in the song is about his success, his unique style of rapping, and how he doesn't suffer from deja vu because he is one of a kind. The song's chorus is about how she cannot get over her past lover and sees him everywhere she goes, and substituting him with someone else is not an option.


The song and its music video are an homage to the 1970s funk and soul music, and they incorporate a nod to New Orleans jazz music. The video was shot in the houses of the historic Treme neighborhood in New Orleans.


The song samples the horn section from the 1970s funk song "Get Up Offa That Thing" by James Brown, and the "Amen, Brother" drum break. These samples give the song its distinctive groove and make it feel like an old-school funk tune.


"Deja Vu" was the lead single from Beyonce's second solo album, "B'Day," which was released in 2006. The song peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and was certified gold by the RIAA.


The music video for "Deja Vu" was directed by the duo of Sophie Muller and Beyonce herself. It features Beyonce and Jay Z dancing in a New Orleans parade, in front of greenery, and in a mansion. The video was praised for its colorful, lively aesthetic, and Beyonce's choreography and fashion choices.


The song was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards but lost to Justin Timberlake's "My Love" featuring T.I.


"Deja Vu" was reworked as a dance remix by Freemasons in 2006, which became a hit in Europe and Australia. The remix features an extended instrumental break in the middle and a faster tempo.


The bass and drums in "Deja Vu" are played by the famous session musicians Victor Wooten and Steve Jordan, respectively.


The song has been performed live by Beyonce on several of her tours, including "The Beyonce Experience" and "The Formation World Tour." She often includes energetic dance breaks and high notes when performing the song live.


"Deja Vu" was featured in an episode of the TV show "Glee" in 2010, where it was performed by the character Will Schuester (played by Matthew Morrison).


Chords (verse): Am7, Fmaj7, G, Em
Chords (chorus): C, F, G, Am


Line by Line Meaning

I used to run base like Juan Pierre
I used to be a baseball player, but now I'm a musician.


Now I run the bass, hi hat, and the snare
Instead of running the bases in baseball, I now create music using instruments like the bass, hi hat, and snare.


I used to bag girls like Birken Bags
I used to pursue and get with a lot of girls, but now I'm in a committed relationship with Beyoncé.


Now I bag B (Boy, you hurtin' that)
Now I'm with Beyoncé, and we make a great team.


Brooklyn Bay where they birthed me at
I was born in Brooklyn, NY.


Now I be everywhere, the nerve of rap
Now I'm a successful rapper and musician, and people everywhere know who I am.


The audacity to have me whipping curtains back
I'm so successful that even when I pass by, people get excited and start moving their curtains to catch a glimpse of me.


Me and B, she about to sting
Beyoncé and I are about to release a hit song together.


Stand back
Get ready for our greatness.


Baby, seems like everywhere I go
Everywhere I look, I feel like Beyoncé is with me.


I see you, from your eyes, your smile
I'm constantly reminded of Beyoncé's beauty and charm.


It's like I breathe you; helplessly I reminisce
I can't help but constantly think about and long for Beyoncé.


Don't want to compare nobody to you
I don't want to be with anyone else but Beyoncé.


Seeing things that I know can't be
I'm seeing things that are so good, they seem unreal.


Am I dreaming? When I saw you walking past me
When I saw Beyoncé walk by, I questioned if it was real or if it was just a dream.


Almost called your name
When I saw Beyoncé, I almost called out to her name in excitement.


Got a better glimpse and then I looked away
I was so starstruck that I could only glance at Beyoncé and then I had to look away.


Feels like I'm losing it
I feel like I'm losing my mind because of how amazing Beyoncé is.


Yes, Hova's flow so unusual
Jay Z's flow is unique and unlike anything else.


Baby girl, you should already know
Beyoncé, as my partner and fellow musician, should already know how great I am.


It's H-O, light up the dro'
Referring to himself as H-O, Jay Z is telling someone to light up the marijuana.


'Cause you gon' need help tryin' to study my bounce
Jay Z's style and flow is so unique that others will need to study and try hard to understand it.


Flow, blow--what's the difference?
The difference between my flow and my ability to smoke is nothing.


One you take in vein while the other you sniffin'
One method of using drugs is through injection, while the other is by inhaling the substance.


It's still dough--po-po try to convict him
Despite the drug references, Jay Z still makes a lot of money, even though police try to convict him of crimes.


That's a no-go; my dough keep the scales tipping
Jay Z's wealth and success is so large that no matter what happens, it won't affect his financial status.


Like four-fours, like I'm from the H-O-U-S-T-O-N
Jay Z compares his success to that of a handgun, and mentions Houston where the gun culture is prevalent.


Blow, wind so Chicago of him
Referring to his flow, Jay Z compares it to the harsh winds of Chicago.


Is he the best ever? That's the argument
People debate whether or not 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 create or decide the lists of the best rappers ever made, so people shouldn't be mad at him for where he falls on those lists.


I just make the hits like a factory
Regardless of where he stands on the best ever lists, Jay Z continues to make popular hit songs.


I'm just one-to-one, nothin' after me
There's nobody like Jay Z, and there won't be anyone like him in the future.


No deja vu, just me and my, oh
Jay Z doesn't need any repetition or remakes of his music, he's great as he is with his partner Beyoncé.


Baby, I can't go anywhere
No matter where I go or what I do, I constantly feel like Beyoncé is with me.


Without thinking that you're there
I always have Beyoncé on my mind.


Seems like you're everywhere, it's true
Beyoncé's presence is felt everywhere even if she isn't physically present.


Gotta be having deja vu
I feel like I'm experiencing something I've already experienced before.


'Cause in my mind I want you here
In my mind, I always want to be with Beyoncé.


Get on the next plane; I don't care
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to be with Beyoncé, even if it means rushing to the airport to catch the next flight.


Is it because I'm missing you
I feel like I'm experiencing deja vu because I'm missing Beyoncé so much.


Boy, I try to catch myself
I try to control myself, but it's difficult with the overwhelming thoughts of Beyoncé.


But I'm out of control
Despite my efforts to control myself, I can't help but desire Beyoncé.


Your sexiness is so appealing
Beyoncé's attractive qualities are irresistible to me.


I can't let it go
I can't switch off my feelings for Beyoncé, they're too strong.


Know that I can't get over you
I can't move on from my love and affection for Beyoncé.


'Cause everything I see is you
Everywhere I look, I'm reminded of Beyoncé.


And I don't want no substitute
I don't want to be with anyone else but Beyoncé.


Baby, I swear it's deja vu
I really feel like I'm experiencing something that has happened before, again and again.




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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@noway8224

The stylist for this video did the damn thing

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@noraandermane6931

Literally that's what I was thinking. The styling is so timeless and fresh.

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@dinasilva9263

Oh true i LOVE it so much...😍

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No Way her mother designed most of her outfits during this era since it was all house of derrion designer clothing (her and her mom’s clothing line)

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@bktee8182

And Jay-z had the nerve to cheat on her like he the cute one . I just can’t đŸ€Ł

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I just screamed 😂😂😭😭

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Like he the cute one LMFAAOOOOO

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