Deja Vu
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- sarcastic
- self-titled
- bittersweet
- indie pop
- alt-pop
- melancholic
- emotional
- singer-songwriter
- female vocal
- healing
- breakup
About
A bittersweet pop song about recognizing old patterns, warning yourself too late, and choosing self-respect over déjà vu.
Lyrics
Verse 1 – Clean Electric Guitar + Soft Kick
I could swear I know your tells
Every lie you never sell
Standing tall behind your shine
I’m on the curb, you’re doing fine
Yeah
Watching through your tinted grin
Acting like you didn’t win
Laughing like it doesn’t sting
Guess that’s how your story spins
Pre-Chorus – Bass Pulse + Snaps
Now it’s clear, crystal sharp
I connect the missing parts
Should I speak or let it burn?
Maybe someone needs to learn
Chorus – Full Pop Drums + Synth Chords
Ooh
Bet you’re saying, “She’s a dream”
Feet up on your hand-me-down seat
Trading glances, soft and sweet
Funny how familiar it seems
Ooh
Yeah, you’re thinking, “She’s brand new”
But I know the pattern you use
I’ve been her, I’ve been through
Guess I’m déjà vu to you
Verse 2 – Muted Guitar + Hi-Hats
What’d she say to pull you close?
Played it shy or overdosed?
Brushed her fingers down your arm
Like it wasn’t rehearsed charm
Once or twice, yeah, maybe more
I remember that encore
I should leave, I should behave
But I’m not that far along the brave
Pre-Chorus – Bass Drop + Backing Vox
Hope she sees it faster than me
Hope she lands somewhere free
Not my lane, not my call
Still feels bad letting silence fall
Chorus – Full Pop Drums + Synth Chords
Ooh
Bet you’re saying, “She’s so cool”
Spilling secrets, breaking rules
Lighting up the room for you
Yeah, I’ve worn that costume too
Ooh
Now I’m thinking, “She’s okay”
But I know how this will play
You’re not rare, you’re just the same
Just another borrowed flame
Bridge – Piano + Atmospheric Pads
I walked out breathing, barely whole
Left my name on every ghost
Called it strength, called it grace
Said I healed, then saw your face
Buttons off, earrings gone
Tell me I’m already wrong
Stay the night, test the truth
Watch the ceiling talk to you
Final Chorus – Open Drums + Layered Vocals
Ooh
Bet you’re saying, “She’s the one”
Til the quiet hits too strong
Til the thrill is overdone
And you’re onto someone else again
Ooh
Yeah, you’re thinking, “She’s so real”
But I know how endings feel
I survived, that’s the deal
Still, the scar reminds me
Outro – Fading Synth + Reverb Guitar
Ooh, yeah
Seen this scene before
Ooh
That’s so you
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