Déjà vu
Lauren Duski Lyrics
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All the memories that we made
I got rid of the triggers, burned the pictures
But somehow you find a way
I woke up this morning, not thinking about you
Like I've taught myself to do
But in the still of the silence
I'm reminded of you
And just like that, it all comes back
Déjà vu
Oh here I go again
From the beginning and, oh
I watch us fall too fast, I can't escape the
Love we made, the fights we had
The slamming doors and broken glass
And just like that, it all comes back to you
Déjà vu
Déjà vu
I won't ever get used to, watchin' me lose you
Over and over again
I've gotten good at pretending
That I'm okay, but up here in my head
I see your clothes on the carpet
Your arms wrapped around me
On the floor in the living room
And I almost believed that
I'm really here with you
And just like that, it all comes back
Déjà vu
Oh here I go again from the beginning and, oh
I watch us fall too fast, I can't escape the
Love we made, the fights we had
The slamming doors and broken glass
Just like that, it all comes back
It all comes back
To you and I were meant to be
But only in a memory
You're all I want, you're all I see
It all comes back
Oh here I go again
From the beginning and, oh
I watch us fall too fast, I can't escape the
Love we made, the fights we had
The slamming doors and broken glass
And just like that, it all comes back to you
And just like that, it all comes back to you
Déjà vu
The lyrics of Lauren Duski's "Deja Vu" describe the feeling of being haunted by memories of a past relationship. The singer describes trying to move on from the relationship by getting rid of physical reminders of the past but feels as though they are unable to escape from their memories of that relationship with their partner. The song portrays how the feelings of love and loss are incredibly hard to forget and how one can feel as though they are stuck in the past, despite their best attempts to move on.
The chorus of the song captures this feeling of being stuck in the past perfectly: "Oh here I go again, from the beginning and, oh, I watch us fall too fast, I can't escape the love we made, the fights we had, the slamming doors and broken glass. And just like that, it all comes back, Déjà vu." The chorus shows how difficult it is to leave past memories behind and how they can resurface unexpectedly, like deja vu.
Overall, the song captures the universal feeling of being unable to leave the past behind and the bittersweet memories of love and loss that continue to haunt us even after a relationship has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
You never let me get you away from
Despite my attempts, you always linger in my mind and heart.
All the memories that we made
Our shared experiences continue to affect me emotionally.
I got rid of the triggers, burned the pictures
I tried to eliminate reminders of you, but it didn't work.
But somehow you find a way
You persist in occupying my thoughts and feelings.
I woke up this morning, not thinking about you
I was successful in briefly freeing myself of thoughts of you.
Like I've taught myself to do
I've been practicing ways to forget you.
But in the still of the silence
When I'm alone and it's quiet, I can't help but think of you.
I'm reminded of you
These reminders reinforce my feelings for you.
And just like that, it all comes back
Suddenly, everything floods back to me, all at once.
Déjà vu
The feeling that I've experienced this before.
Oh here I go again
I'm falling into old patterns of thinking and feeling.
From the beginning and, oh
I'm retracing our history and reliving our past events.
I watch us fall too fast, I can't escape the
I witness the rapid downfall of our relationship and can't avoid its effects.
Love we made, the fights we had
Our passionate moments and conflicts continue to influence me.
The slamming doors and broken glass
The intensity of our disagreements and arguments still affects me.
Just like that, it all comes back
Suddenly, everything floods back to me, all at once.
To you and I were meant to be
I believe that we had a special connection and belonged together.
But only in a memory
Unfortunately, our relationship only exists in the past.
You're all I want, you're all I see
I'm still fixated on you and can't get you out of my mind.
And just like that, it all comes back to you
Suddenly, everything floods back to me, all at once.
Déjà vu
The feeling that I've experienced this before.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lauren Duski, Dan Henig, Cody Tarpley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Hannah McNeely
I still love this song so much!! I listen to it all the time and constantly question how it did not turn into a top hit after the voice!!
Crady Smith
This is one of those songs although it's a beautiful it cuts with her sultry and such captivating voice she is destined to become a superstar in country music she so Amazing! She won me over as a fan from day 1 of her blind audition on the Voice and will always be a huge fan of hers! Great Job Lauren!
TheSuzette1
As I have said many times, this is one of my all time favorites. The song and Lauren together is perfection!
Outspoken One
I had just went through a really hard breakup when she put out this song. Such an amazing message and story. Love her voice so much.
Cocodragongirl
This is a beautifull song! Every time she says "You and I were meant to be, but only in a memory" My heart always breaks. Yet I love the song sooooooooo much!
battlehrfred
Excellent Singing, Beautiful voice...beautiful lyrics...can relate to this one for sure.wow...100--100
Jennah 0908
This is such a beautiful song. Why was this never on Spotify?!!
Otev
It's a very emotional song for me and it also has a lot of thought put into it I'm still confused on why she didn't win 😢
jeannette scott
Your voice is gold Lauren😍😘
ramona goarna
for all the people who feel this song on another lvl, you will go through this! better days are coming. you have not smiled yet the brightest smile you have! you have not lived your happiest days! Trust in better times! take care