Déjà vu
The Troggs Lyrics


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Shevlin

Deja vu, a feeling I get when I talk to you
Deja vu, don’t tell me anymore, I’ve heard it all before.

A different time and place, somebody else
I get so mad I can’t control myself
Remember when they said love is all around
The past comes shining through
But I still can’t make it with a girl like you.

Deja vu, a feeling I get when I talk to you
Deja vu, don’t tell me anymore, I’ve heard it all before.

Look at page one and tell me what you see
Hey little girl, come on give it to me
Anyway you want me, baby that’s OK
You make my heart sing, you’re such a wild thing.

Deja vu, a feeling I get when I talk to you
Deja vu, don’t tell me anymore, I’ve heard it all before.

(Ooh) you know I love you
(Ooh) but I’ve never been so sure.

Deja vu, a feeling I get when I talk to you
Deja vu, don’t tell me anymore, I’ve heard it all before.





Deja vu, deja vu, deja vu.

Overall Meaning

The Troggs' "Deja Vu" is a song about the singer's repeated experiences with a girl he's interested in but ultimately can't connect with. The chorus repeats the titular phrase, referring to the feeling of familiarity and repetition he gets whenever he talks to her. He's heard it all before, and the past comes shining through - suggesting that he's been through similar experiences with other girls. He slightly blames the situation on the elusive nature of love itself, referencing when "they said love is all around."


The verses provide a bit more detail into his experiences with this particular girl. He describes being reminded of a "different time and place, somebody else" when he's with her. This seems to frustrate him to the point of losing control, and he can't help but think of past failed attempts at love. However, he also acknowledges her appeal and attraction to him - she makes his heart sing and is a "wild thing."


Overall, "Deja Vu" is a melancholic yet somewhat resigned reflection on the difficulties of romance and the frustration of continually repeating the same experiences. The chorus provides an earworm-like repetition of the song's theme, while the verses add a bit more depth and character to the story.


Line by Line Meaning

Deja vu, a feeling I get when I talk to you
I experience a sense of familiarity and repetition every time I converse with you


Deja vu, don’t tell me anymore, I’ve heard it all before.
Please spare me from repetitive statements, as I've already been informed of them previously


A different time and place, somebody else
This current moment and individual are separate from previous experiences and people


I get so mad I can’t control myself
My emotions become intense and overwhelming, making it difficult to manage them


Remember when they said love is all around
Recall the time when love was believed to be present and accessible in all aspects of life


The past comes shining through
Previous memories and events become prominent and notable in the present


But I still can’t make it with a girl like you.
Despite efforts, a romantic connection with you is unfeasible or incompatible


Look at page one and tell me what you see
Examine the first page and share what you perceive


Hey little girl, come on give it to me
Addressing a young woman, expressing a desire for her affection or attention


Anyway you want me, baby that’s OK
I am willing to comply with your preferences and desires


You make my heart sing, you’re such a wild thing.
You evoke strong positive emotions in me and possess an unpredictable, exciting nature


(Ooh) you know I love you
Expressing affection and adoration towards the addressed individual


(Ooh) but I’ve never been so sure.
Despite love being present, feelings of doubt and uncertainty are also present


Deja vu, deja vu, deja vu.
Simple repetition of the phrase expressing a recurring sense of repetition and familiarity




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Comments from YouTube:

Raymond Hale

I got a sense of Deja Vu when I first heard this song. Then I realized the lyrics are all references to their other songs. Great band and great song.

michael beckwith

This sounds remarkably like the Monkees . (Davy Jones). I love all those Monkees songs so of course I enjoyed this. I'm really looking forward to your posts this year. I'm so glad you find these posts that I've never heard before!!!

sunryse111

I have lots of goodies lined up, Michael. I just hope I get my laptop fixed so I can resume making music videos. We're okay until early March, but if I don't have it fixed by then, the music on this channel will stop for a while.

Christine Anne

bought this album when it was released. two great bands..top album**********

USMC Veteran

What year was this album released?

Christine Anne

@USMC Veteran 1992..it's in the above description.

USMC Veteran

@Christine Anne WOW, 1992. I had no idea they were still singing back in 1992. I was surprised because the Troggs had their big hit "Wild Thing" back in 1966.

Tiger Rogers

This is nice Victor!! Enjoyed!! Cheers Tiger.

sunryse111

Like I said to Lydia - to me, this has a definite similarity to the McGuiness Flint hit, "When I'm Dead and Gone". Maybe it's just me ...

Lida cartellida

Hi, VICTOR ❣️ Sounds NICE too 💞💕💞 Thanks for posting ... Love it ❤️

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