Bass (Uh)
Hi-hat (Uh)
808 (Uh)
Jay (uh-huh, ready, uh-huh)
Let’s go get ’em (Uh-huh)
C’mon (C’mon)
I used to run base like Juan Pierre
Now I run the bass hi-hat and the snare
I used to bag girls like Birkin Bags
Now I bag B. (Boy, you hurtin’ that)
Brooklyn Bay where they birthed me at
Now be everywhere, the nerve of rap
The audacity to have me with them curtains back
Me and B., she about to sting, stand back
Baby, seem like everywhere I go, I see you
From your eyes I smile, it’s like I breathe you
Helplessly I reminisce, don’t want to
Compare nobody to you
Boy, I try to catch myself, but I’m outta control
Your sexiness is so appealing, I can’t let it go
Know that I can’t get over you
‘Cause everything I see is you
And I don’t want no substitute
Baby, I swear it’s déjà vu
Know that I can’t get over you
‘Cause everything I see is you
And I don’t want no substitute
Baby, I swear it’s déjà vu
Seeing, things that I know can’t be, am I dreaming?
When I saw you walkin’ past me almost called your name
Got a better glimpse and then I looked away
Feels like I’m losing it
Boy, I try to catch myself, but I’m outta control
Your sexiness is so appealing, I can’t let it go
Know that I can’t get over you
‘Cause everything I see is you
And I don’t want no substitute
Baby, I swear it’s déjà vu
Know that I can’t get over you
‘Cause everything I see is you
And I don’t want no substitute
Baby, I swear it’s déjà vu
Yes, Hova’s flow so unusual
Baby girl you should already know
It’s H-O, light up the dro
‘Cause you gonna need help tryna study my, bounce
Flow, blow, what’s the difference?
One you take in vein while the other you sniffin’
It’s still dope, po-po try to convict him
That’s a no-go, my dough keep the scales tippin’
Like 4-4s, like I’m from the H-O-U-S-T-O-N
Blow wind, so Chicago of him
Is he the best ever? That’s the argu-a-ment
I don’t make the list, don’t be mad at me
I just make the hits like a factory
I’m just one of one, nothin’ after me
No déjà vu, just me and my (oh!)
Baby, I can’t go anywhere
Without thinking that you’re there
Seems like you’re everywhere, it’s true
Gotta be having déjà vu
‘Cause in my mind I want you here
Get on the next plane, I don’t care
Is it because I’m missin’ you
That I’m having déjà vu?
Boy, I try to catch myself, but I’m outta control
Your sexiness is so appealing, I can’t let it go
Know that I can’t get over you
‘Cause everything I see is you
And I don’t want no substitute
Baby, I swear it’s déjà vu
Know that I can’t get over you
‘Cause everything I see is you
And I don’t want no substitute
Baby, I swear it’s déjà vu
Know that I can’t get over you
‘Cause everything I see is you
And I don’t want no substitute
Baby, I swear it’s déjà vu
Know that I can’t get over you
‘Cause everything I see is you
And I don’t want no substitute
Baby, I swear it’s déjà vu
Exploring the Echoes of Love in “Déjà Vu”
In “Déjà Vu,” Beyoncé, joined by Jay-Z, captures the obsessive rush and mysterious repetition that comes with falling deeply for someone. The lyrics revolve around the sensation of seeing a loved one everywhere—so much so that every glance and moment feels like a vivid memory or an echo, as if life is replaying itself. Beyoncé’s passionate vocals intertwine with Jay-Z’s clever verses, illustrating how love can blur reality, making every encounter feel familiar yet electrifyingly new. The song’s energetic rhythm and infectious groove mirror the heartbeat of infatuation, while the collaboration brings a dynamic interplay between longing and confidence, making it a standout track in Beyoncé’s repertoire.
Song Credits
- Artist: Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z
- Songwriters: Beyoncé Knowles, Shawn Carter (Jay-Z), Rodney Jerkins, Makeba Riddick, Keli Nicole Price, Delisha Thomas
- Release Year: 2006
- Label: Columbia Records