Déjà Vu
Crosby Stills And Nash & Young Lyrics
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I would probably know just what to do
Don't you?
If I had ever been here before on another time around the wheel
I would probably know just how to deal
With all of you
And I feel like I've been here before
And you know it does make me wonder
What's going on under the ground
Do you know?
Don't you wonder
What's going on
Down under you?
We have all been here before
We have all been here before
We have all been here before
We have all been here before
We have all been here before
We have all been here before
The lyrics of "Deja Vu" by Crosby, Stills & Nash talk about the sensation of feeling like you've been somewhere before and how that sensation can make you wonder what is happening underneath the surface. The lyrics speak of a cyclical nature of life, suggesting that we have all been here before and implying that we will all be here again. The words "if I had ever been here before on another time around the wheel, I would probably know just how to deal with all of you" indicate that life is not linear, but rather cyclical, and that we have lessons to learn each time we come around.
The repetition of "we have all been here before" creates a feeling of unity and connectedness, suggesting that we are not alone in our experiences. The lyrics also evoke a sense of mystery, asking the listener if they wonder what is happening beneath the surface, encouraging them to look deeper and question what is happening around them. The cyclical nature of life is further emphasized by the song's use of layered harmonies, creating a sense of circularity in the music.
Overall, the lyrics of "Deja Vu" offer a thought-provoking commentary on the cyclical nature of life and the interconnectedness of all things, urging the listener to look deeper and question what is happening beneath the surface.
Line by Line Meaning
If I had ever been here before
If I had experienced this situation before
I would probably know just what to do
I would be familiar with what action to take
Don't you?
Do you not think the same?
If I had ever been here before on another time around the wheel
If I had lived through this exact circumstance in a previous life
I would probably know just how to deal
I would have the knowledge of how to handle it
With all of you
With every person involved
And I feel like I've been here before
I have a sense of familiarity in this moment
And you know it does make me wonder
And it makes me curious
What's going on under the ground
What lies beneath the surface, hidden from view
Do you know?
Are you aware of this?
Don't you wonder?
Do you not question this as well?
What's going on
What is happening
Down under you
Below your feet
We have all been here before
Every one of us has experienced this
We have all been here before
We have all faced this same situation
We have all been here before
Each and every person has lived through this
We have all been here before
This is not a unique occurrence
We have all been here before
We have all come across this before
Lyrics © CTM Outlander Music LC
Written by: Caitlin Crosby, Jay Dylan Nash
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