⋆ Title Track
⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: 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/MEANING: 'Deja Vu' delves into the boys' emotional journey as they confront the repeating cycles of life, love, and self-discovery. They reflect on their path, facing their fears and reconciling with how they’ve grown. The song emphasizes the significance of promises made in the past and the powerful connection with someone who evokes a deep sense of nostalgia and belonging, much like returning to a familiar place. Despite the fears and uncertainties they face in the present, they find strength and clarity in this bond, believing that the love and connection they share will guide them forward, transcending time and reoccurring like déjà vu. [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 ♡]
LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION (translations by @translatingTXT)
❗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 highlight how meeting 'you' again feels like déjà vu. These references are not explicitly highlighted in the lyric video, so if you'd like to explore them, feel free to check out the written lyrics below.
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): "Close your eyes, Wendy. Leave tomorrow behind. Take my hand, and let’s go to a place where we will never grow old, with no worries." These words from 'The Name Chapter' concept trailer once embodied the allure of eternal youth - a fantasy of escaping time. But 'Minisode 3: TOMORROW' marks a turning point in the boys’* journey, shifting from running away from the inevitable to embracing what lies ahead. Bridging 'The Name Chapters' and 'The Star Chapters,' the album explores their emotional and personal growth after resisting the temptation of Neverland (TEMPTATION) and taking a leap into the unknown (FREEFALL). Now, standing at the threshold of 'tomorrow,' they no longer seek to evade it but instead welcome it. The album tells the story of a boy who, remembering a past promise, embarks on a journey to find 'you'*: the one with whom he made that promise. Believing that 'tomorrow' holds hope and salvation, he faces the challenges of today with confidence that the future can bring something better. Inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s 'The Little Prince,' the album explores the emotional landscape of waiting for a brighter tomorrow while navigating the struggles of the present. It serves as a testament to youth’s unwavering optimism and the belief that, despite uncertainty, tomorrow is worth facing. [*Within TXT's discography-based narrative, the term 'boys' or 'boy' represents the TXT members while also serving as generalized protagonists to convey the broader experiences of youth. While 'you' is intentionally kept broad, allowing for various interpretations of the relationship whether it be platonic, romantic, fan-artist, or another dynamic.]
Helpful Context (Album Series Summary): In between each series of chapters in TXT's discography, 'minisodes' are released. Minisodes serve as transitional bridges, between chapters, guiding the listener from one era to the next while introducing new themes and emotional turning points.
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