⋆ Title Track
⋆ Genre: Pop, Trap (Rage & Emo Rock)
⋆ Producing Credits: Slow Rabbit, martin, "hitman" bang
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: "hitman" bang, Slow Rabbit, martin, Supreme Boi, Ryan Lawrie, Moa 'Cazzi Opeia' Carlebecker (Sunshine), Ellen Berg (Sunshine), JAMES, SCORE (13), Megatone (13)
About: 'Deja Vu' delves into the eerie feeling of familiarity, exploring the cyclical patterns of life and love. The lyrics echo past experiences, emphasizing the importance of learning from them to navigate the uncertainties of tomorrow. The track embodies personal growth and self-reflection, as the boys grapple with not recognizing who they've grown up to be, yet finding that one special person who brings back the nostalgia, making them feel like they're home. Through shared experiences and mutual understanding, they continue to find strength in this bond, reminding them of where they belong. [Please note that this is our interpretation of the song's meaning, based on the ongoing narrative of TXT's discography and insights from the members and official press releases. It's perfectly fine to have a different interpretation—after all, that's the beauty of music ♡]
Déjà vu is the phenomenon of feeling as though one has experienced the current situation before. The term comes from the French phrase meaning "already seen." In this song, TXT references their earlier work to underscore how meeting 'you' again feels like déjà vu. While we’ve noted these specific references, broader themes such as 'promises' and 'eternity,' which recur throughout TXT's discography, may not be noted every time they appear.
LYRIC VIDEO: (Be sure to check out the written lyrics below for additional explanations of any lyrics or references not covered in the lyric video)
LYRICS (translations by @translatingTXT)
I ran away countless times
Just out of fear
Reference to TXT's songs 'Run Away' and 'LO$ER=LOVER' which both center on themes of escaping by running away.
Leaving you waiting at the start line
Reference to TXT's song 'Magic Island': "This place is our start line / Our star line / The starlight we saw that day / Don't forget that night / Don't forget this place"
The morse code amidst the ruins
Morse code has been a recurring theme for TXT since their debut. Each member’s introduction film ended with a different word spelled out in Morse code: "Dreaming" for the group introduction, "Tomorrow" for Soobin, "Secret" for Hueningkai, "Hope" for Beomgyu, "Promise" for Yeonjun, and "Clue" for Taehyun. Additionally, the intro of their debut song "Crown" includes Morse code for the word "Crown." On the Minisode 3: TOMORROW album, the 7-second track preceding 'Deja Vu' is Morse code for the word "Tomorrow."
"Amidst the ruins" is a reference to TXT's song 'Can't You See Me?' "Turned into ruins, our memories become ashes."
An old promise, promise
Not knowing the reason for my tears, my anemoia
Anemoia is nostalgia for a time or a place one has never known.
You and I, under the starlit promise
Reference to TXT's song Can't You See Me?: "That eternal promise was like magic / Our scintilla bloomed underneath the starlight"
In front of our dust-piled crowns
Reference to TXT's debut song 'CROWN.'
Once again, like the dream carved in my soul
Be my eternity, call my name
Reference to TXT's song 'Run Away': "Be my eternity / Please call my name / Run Away, run away, run away with me"
I remember the answer I finally found
My future is you
Say my name
I'll hug you tight, as promised on the first day
Like deja vu
You're like deja vu
Say it (Say it), say it (Say it)
Say it, say it louder
In the flaming rain that's burning me
Within that long, eternal journey
Reference to TXT's song 'Eternally': "That day when flaming rain came down / That dance that called for a nightmare / That rhythm that wouldn't stop"
The sadness we shared is my clarity
By your tears
Reference to TXT's song 'Run Away': "Let's make your tears into a spell / So that you'll never cry again."
Oh, even when I'm falling, you're all I need
Reference to TXT's song 'LO$ER=LOVER': "If I'm with you, even a fall is beautiful."
This could also be a reference to 'The Name Chapter: FREEFALL' where the boys freefall from the comforts of Neverland into adulthood
Amid all the ruins, our place of promise
Reference to TXT's song 'Can't You See Me?' "That eternal promise was magic / Now see them burn in fire / Turned into ruins, our memories become ashes."
The land of rest, the return of eternity
You're the one that waited for me
I remember the answer I finally found
My future is you
Say my name
I'll hug you tight, as promised on the first day
Like deja vu
You're like deja vu
Say it (Say it), say it (Say it)
Say it, say it louder
I promise you, over and over
My future is you
Under the veil of light
I'll hold you tight, who's shining like a bride
Like deja vu
You're like deja vu
Say it (Say it), say it (Say it)
Say it, say it louder
Helpful Context (Album Summary): Minisode 3: TOMORROW captures the boys' journey of emotional and personal growth, bridging the gap between The Name Chapter series and their future projects. Inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince, this album delves into the themes of hope, anticipation, and the resilience needed to face an uncertain future. It tells the story of a boy remembering a past promise, seeking to reunite with "you," symbolizing hope and salvation. Through a collection of reflective and uplifting tracks, the boys explore the emotional landscape of waiting for a brighter tomorrow while grappling with the challenges of today. Minisode 3: TOMORROW is a testament to youth's unwavering optimism and the belief in a brighter tomorrow.
Helpful Context (Album Series Summary): In between each series of chapters in TXT's discography, 'minisodes' are released. Minisodes are not directly part of TXT's discography-driven storyline, but they act as interludes /transitions between each set of chapters.
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