Through his emulation of Paganini concerto pieces on guitar, Malmsteen developed a prodigious technical fluency. Malmsteen's guitar style includes a wide, violin-like vibrato inspired by classical violinists, and use of such minor scales as the Harmonic minor, and minor modes such as Phrygian, and Aeolian. Malmsteen also cites Brian May of Queen, Steve Hackett of Genesis, Uli Jon Roth, Alex Lifeson of Rush, and Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple as influences.
Déjà Vu
Yngwie J. Malmsteen Lyrics
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We'd meet again, we'd cross that line
Don't need to question, no reason why
The answer lies before your eyes.
Do you know who I am
Do you understand?
Deja vu, dreams come true
I see my soul inside of you
Deja vu, so many lives
Familiar spirits behind your eyes.
We cross between worlds through windows of light
With open arms we hold back the night
The crystal of power we hold in our hands
We go on forever and love is the plan.
Do you know who I am
Do you understand?
Repeat Chorus.
The lyrics to Yngwie J. Malmsteen's song "Deja Vu" are about the idea of meeting someone you feel like you have met before, in a past life or other dimension. The singer in the song has always had a feeling that they would meet again with this person "somewhere in time," and when they finally do meet, there is an immediate recognition and understanding between them. There is no need to question why this connection exists, as the answer is clear and "lies before your eyes."
The chorus is a repetition of this feeling of familiarity and connection, with references to "familiar spirits" and "cross[ing] between worlds." The idea of a "crystal of power" that they both hold reinforces the idea of a shared destiny or purpose that has spanned multiple lifetimes.
Overall, the song celebrates the idea that some connections between people transcend time and space, and that the singer and the person they are addressing are linked through something powerful and mystical.
Line by Line Meaning
I always knew, somewhere in time
I had a feeling, even a long time ago, that we would meet each other again in the future.
We'd meet again, we'd cross that line
We will encounter each other yet again, and with certainty, we will fully embrace each other's company.
Don't need to question, no reason why
There is no need for inquiry or uncertainty about the purpose of our reunion.
The answer lies before your eyes
The resolution or solution is easily comprehensible since it is right in front of you.
Do you know who I am
Are you familiar with my identity and the historical context between us?
Do you understand?
Can you grasp the significance of our reunion and what it represents?
Deja vu, dreams come true
I have a sense of having lived through this experience before, as if it were a dream that actually happened in reality.
I see my soul inside of you
I feel an empathetic connection with you; our life experiences and perceptions are similar, maybe even identical.
Deja vu, so many lives
This feeling of a shared experience has happened multiple times across multiple lifetimes.
Familiar spirits behind your eyes
There are internal or spiritual components to your personality that are significantly recognizable from my previous experiences with you.
We cross between worlds through windows of light
We traverse different realities through a symbolic or metaphorical gateway represented by light.
With open arms we hold back the night
We hold off the darkness of uncertainty and fear by embracing each other with affection and trust.
The crystal of power we hold in our hands
We have the ability to direct and influence our destiny with a sense of control or confidence.
We go on forever and love is the plan
We will persist and continue to exist indefinitely into the future, and our shared purpose must be guided by love.
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOE LYNN TURNER, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN
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