Deja Vu
Young Lyrics
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Whenever I look at you
It's like a puzzles falling into place
I'm not sure what it means
I've seen you in my dreams
Purge the phantoms of memories
As they float down the hall
Erase the words I almost speak
Let the truth fall to the sea
Let it slip away from me
Dance with me into infinity
Let go of your past mistakes
Let it all add up to fate
Because I know we've met before
A lifetime ago
Collect your self
Come down to earth
Weigh what forever's worth
If you can still recall
Anything at all
Purge the phantoms of memories
As they float down the hall
Erase the words I almost speak
If I can still recall
Let the truth fall to the sea
Let it slip away from me
Dance with me into infinity
Let go of your past mistakes
Let it all add up to fate
Because I know we've met before
A lifetime ago
The lyrics of Young's song "Deja Vu" seem to touch on the concept of familiarity and a connection that goes beyond the present moment. The singer describes experiencing deja vu, a feeling of having been in a situation before, whenever they look at the person they are addressing in the song. This person appears to hold some significance in the singer's life, as they mention that it feels like a puzzle falling into place and that they have seen this person in their dreams.
The repetition of the line "Purge the phantoms of memories as they float down the hall" suggests a desire to let go of past memories or experiences that may be clouding the present. The singer wants to erase the words they almost speak, perhaps to ensure a fresh start or to prevent history from repeating itself. They encourage the other person to let go of their past mistakes and let it all add up to fate, implying that the past has led them to this moment of connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I get this deja vu
I experience a strong feeling of familiarity
Whenever I look at you
Every time I gaze upon your face
It's like a puzzles falling into place
It feels as if all the pieces are coming together
I'm not sure what it means
I lack understanding of its significance
I've seen you in my dreams
You have appeared in my unconscious visions
Purge the phantoms of memories
Eliminate the lingering illusions from past experiences
As they float down the hall
As they gracefully glide through the corridor
Erase the words I almost speak
Remove the thoughts I nearly express
If I can still recall
If I am still able to remember
Let the truth fall to the sea
Allow the truth to descend into the ocean
Let it slip away from me
Let it escape my grip
Dance with me into infinity
Engage in a timeless dance with me
Let go of your past mistakes
Release yourself from the errors of your history
Let it all add up to fate
Let everything combine to form destiny
Because I know we've met before
For I am certain we have encountered each other in the past
A lifetime ago
Many years have passed since then
Collect your self
Gather your thoughts and emotions
Come down to earth
Return to the reality of the present
Weigh what forever's worth
Evaluate the value of eternity
If you can still recall
If you are still able to remember
Anything at all
Any fragment of information
Purge the phantoms of memories
Eliminate the lingering illusions from past experiences
As they float down the hall
As they gracefully glide through the corridor
Erase the words I almost speak
Remove the thoughts I nearly express
If I can still recall
If I am still able to remember
Let the truth fall to the sea
Allow the truth to descend into the ocean
Let it slip away from me
Let it escape my grip
Dance with me into infinity
Engage in a timeless dance with me
Let go of your past mistakes
Release yourself from the errors of your history
Let it all add up to fate
Let everything combine to form destiny
Because I know we've met before
For I am certain we have encountered each other in the past
A lifetime ago
Many years have passed since then
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Mason Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Personnel
David Crosby – vocals all tracks except "4+20"; rhythm guitar on "Almost Cut My Hair," "Woodstock," "Déjà Vu," and "Country Girl"
Stephen Stills – vocals all tracks except "Almost Cut My Hair"; guitars all tracks except "Our House"; bass on "Carry On," "Teach Your Children," and "Déjà Vu"; keyboards on "Déjà Vu" and "Everybody I Love You"; organ on "Carry On" and "Woodstock"; piano on "Helpless"; percussion on "Carry On"
Graham Nash – vocals all tracks except "Almost Cut My Hair" and "4+20"; piano on "Woodstock" and "Our House"; organ on "Almost Cut My Hair"; rhythm guitar on "Teach Your Children"; percussion on "Carry On" and "Country Girl"; tambourine on "Teach Your Children"
Neil Young – vocals on "Helpless" and "Country Girl"; guitars on "Almost Cut My Hair," "Helpless," "Woodstock," "Country Girl," and "Everybody I Love You"; keyboards, harmonica on "Country Girl"
Additional musicians
Greg Reeves – bass on "Almost Cut My Hair," "Helpless," "Woodstock," "Our House," "Country Girl," and "Everybody I Love You"
Dallas Taylor – drums all tracks except "Teach Your Children" and "4+20"; tambourine on "Teach Your Children"
Jerry Garcia – pedal steel guitar on "Teach Your Children"
John Sebastian – harmonica on "Déjà Vu"
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Personnel
David Crosby – vocals all tracks except "4+20"; rhythm guitar on "Almost Cut My Hair," "Woodstock," "Déjà Vu," and "Country Girl"
Stephen Stills – vocals all tracks except "Almost Cut My Hair"; guitars all tracks except "Our House"; bass on "Carry On," "Teach Your Children," and "Déjà Vu"; keyboards on "Déjà Vu" and "Everybody I Love You"; organ on "Carry On" and "Woodstock"; piano on "Helpless"; percussion on "Carry On"
Graham Nash – vocals all tracks except "Almost Cut My Hair" and "4+20"; piano on "Woodstock" and "Our House"; organ on "Almost Cut My Hair"; rhythm guitar on "Teach Your Children"; percussion on "Carry On" and "Country Girl"; tambourine on "Teach Your Children"
Neil Young – vocals on "Helpless" and "Country Girl"; guitars on "Almost Cut My Hair," "Helpless," "Woodstock," "Country Girl," and "Everybody I Love You"; keyboards, harmonica on "Country Girl"
Additional musicians
Greg Reeves – bass on "Almost Cut My Hair," "Helpless," "Woodstock," "Our House," "Country Girl," and "Everybody I Love You"
Dallas Taylor – drums all tracks except "Teach Your Children" and "4+20"; tambourine on "Teach Your Children"
Jerry Garcia – pedal steel guitar on "Teach Your Children"
John Sebastian – harmonica on "Déjà Vu"
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Personnel
David Crosby – vocals all tracks except "4+20"; rhythm guitar on "Almost Cut My Hair," "Woodstock," "Déjà Vu," and "Country Girl"
Stephen Stills – vocals all tracks except "Almost Cut My Hair"; guitars all tracks except "Our House"; bass on "Carry On," "Teach Your Children," and "Déjà Vu"; keyboards on "Déjà Vu" and "Everybody I Love You"; organ on "Carry On" and "Woodstock"; piano on "Helpless"; percussion on "Carry On"
Graham Nash – vocals all tracks except "Almost Cut My Hair" and "4+20"; piano on "Woodstock" and "Our House"; organ on "Almost Cut My Hair"; rhythm guitar on "Teach Your Children"; percussion on "Carry On" and "Country Girl"; tambourine on "Teach Your Children"
Neil Young – vocals on "Helpless" and "Country Girl"; guitars on "Almost Cut My Hair," "Helpless," "Woodstock," "Country Girl," and "Everybody I Love You"; keyboards, harmonica on "Country Girl"
Additional musicians
Greg Reeves – bass on "Almost Cut My Hair," "Helpless," "Woodstock," "Our House," "Country Girl," and "Everybody I Love You"
Dallas Taylor – drums all tracks except "Teach Your Children" and "4+20"; tambourine on "Teach Your Children"
Jerry Garcia – pedal steel guitar on "Teach Your Children"
John Sebastian – harmonica on "Déjà Vu"
@pocusfocus
I'm 71 and this isn't a Hippie masterpiece...It is a masterpiece for the ages for all.
@mr2000dukr
Amen fellow 71 y.o. when i listen to this i dont feel old. i miss the 70's.🌞
@hrhrae1959
@Honest Mark good morning! So far so good out in Vegas. Hope you are having a good one too. 😊
@Ileah
As we used to say, keep your sh-shirt on, brother. I can think of lots of worse things than to be or to have been a hippie. As a human and a music lover you should know without a slightly older female having to tell you that music connects directly to the soul, whatever you prefer to call it or even yourself, for loving to listen to it.
@AnotherDamnFandomShow
Im 37 and when I was a kid, I found this tape in my mom's house. I WORE IT OUT. Literally destroyed the cassette from listening so much.
@dr.aniasara7038
I'm 73, and this is still my favorite band next to the Beatles. Ageless.
@jackspry9736
RIP David Crosby (August 14, 1941 – January 18, 2023), aged 81
You will always be remembered as a legend.
@fatboy3076
loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
@jayfredrickson8632
The man is gone 😔 but the music lives on 🎵🎶
@francineroot-adler7205
Have been listening to his/their music all day! In the day, it changed my life. I hear this music and I am right there again! Thanks David for all the gifts you left us!